Hood Latch Issue
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Southern Maryland
I learned here to drill a hole through the end of the secondary latch big enough to put the hasp of a Master lock through it, a big enough lock to not fit through the opening where the secondary catches. I leave mine unlocked usually but can snap it shut if I park in a shady part of town. 2 birds 1 stone.
Lead Gopher
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Seattle
That is an excellent idea for theft prevention! I have a super rare never filled Autolite obsolete reproduction battery made from the original molds that I plan to eventually fill and charge, but I worried it could easily be stolen when I'm staying at a hotel while attending a car show. Now I have a game plan!
See A Man About A Horse
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From: Mariposa, Ca.
I like to never be found to come up short for parts, especially on critical electric or mechanical parts, for my daily-driver. Therefore, I try to locate and buy NOS spares well in advance of actually needing them. However, not being the greedy type, I only ever keep one spare of each. Because , first of all, my momma raised me right, I’m no greedy bastage. Besides, other guys have just as much need. Also, NOS parts can get pricey. I have maybe twenty years left to live, how many of each part do I need? I am conscious of the fact that some members will buy up everything in sight, in order to make a buck: That’s the good old-fashioned American , capitalist way, eh? My grandkids, can worry about parts availability in the future, I figure.
This thread served to thump me in the head/remind me that I had no spares for the critical hood latch. A quick eBay search yielded one of the loop type hooks in NOS, and it is now on its’ way to me, cost a whopping fifteen bucks shipped, less than the cost of a decent burger and fries, or a six- pack of most craft beers. I could only find one used latch assembly, though ,and while the seller did sand blast it to at least look decent, the crazy 200.00 asking price, and the fact that seller hem-hawed when questioned about wear, sent me to RearCounter for a search.
I located three NOS latch assemblies, ranging from 79.99 shipped, to 275.00 plus 15.00 shipping. That bargain priced one is also now on its’ way to me.
I am saying all this to say that some of these critical parts are not likely ever to be reproduced, and are, even used with minimal wear, getting scarce. Don’t count on them being readily available at some future date when you need them in a pinch. What’s the Boy Scout motto? And, what are your priorities?
This thread served to thump me in the head/remind me that I had no spares for the critical hood latch. A quick eBay search yielded one of the loop type hooks in NOS, and it is now on its’ way to me, cost a whopping fifteen bucks shipped, less than the cost of a decent burger and fries, or a six- pack of most craft beers. I could only find one used latch assembly, though ,and while the seller did sand blast it to at least look decent, the crazy 200.00 asking price, and the fact that seller hem-hawed when questioned about wear, sent me to RearCounter for a search.
I located three NOS latch assemblies, ranging from 79.99 shipped, to 275.00 plus 15.00 shipping. That bargain priced one is also now on its’ way to me.
I am saying all this to say that some of these critical parts are not likely ever to be reproduced, and are, even used with minimal wear, getting scarce. Don’t count on them being readily available at some future date when you need them in a pinch. What’s the Boy Scout motto? And, what are your priorities?
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