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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 06:14 AM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 06-Nov-02 AT 07:16 AM (EST)]I want to be able to lock the engine compartment on this 1978 f150. What would be the best hood lock? Right now it has no lock just the relese lever to open.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:07 AM
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I would recomend a factory hood lock, which can be found in junkyards on on EBay, get everything from a complete donor truck if you can at the same time.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:38 AM
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Hi Bentkey --

I use a hardened chain and lock I bought at Wally-world - it's got a rubber coating on it and does NOT rattle. Wouldn't want anybody stealing my pretty chrome valve-covers!!...or 770CFM carb....or wire looms...or ..or..or....

Good luck,
 
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 11:21 AM
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Check ebay item # 1 8 7 1 9 1 5 7 2 2. This is just what you are looking for.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 01:25 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 04:50 PM
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I have the stock option hood lock. I have seen people yank that black cable and the hood popped open so I also drilled a hole in the inner hood and put a hardened chain on it.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:43 PM
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Thanks everyone for your invaluable assistance now I have options
 
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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 02:48 AM
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>Check ebay item # 1 8 7 1 9 1 5 7 2 2. This is just what you
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Number does not correspond, even when modified to eliminate spaces between numbers.
 
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# 1871915722 came up just fine for me. Auction ends in 3 days.

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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 12:35 PM
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it is easier on people if the whole addy is listed: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&mfcisapicommand=ViewItem&it em=1871915722

also note that this auction is the hood lock only, on the original setup the doors and ignition locks matched and you should look for sets.

here is the only other one on e-bay right now but there are usually a couple:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1872061205

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