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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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57 hood latch

Has any one have a good hood latch for a 57 F 100 that they can post pictures of?My latch doesn't work,doesn't stay latched,looks like ther might be some parts missing
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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I can get you pictures tomorrow in the daylight. Its installed on the truck right now, did you want a picture of one uninstalled?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 01:54 AM
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I've seen one on e bay for sale recently. Should be cheap.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 08:20 AM
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One quick check is to put a screw driver in it (the part monted to the hood) to make sure it latches fully. If it does, you need to raise the pin that is bolted to the radiator support, if it is too low, it won't latch. Mine would actually pop free while driving until I raised the pin.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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I can get you pictures tomorrow in the daylight. Its installed on the truck right now, did you want a picture of one uninstalled?
Yes uninstalled of the back side.I think mine is missing a springs.
 
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