Hood latch Release


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Yard Art
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Post Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:17 pm

Hood latch Release

I need to replace my hood latch release; does anyone know where I can find one?

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Post Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:04 pm

Re: Hood latch Release

Sorry for the delayed response. Are you still looking? I assume you're looking for the part that fits on the grill. I think I've got a couple of them.
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Post Thu Jan 30, 2020 4:19 pm

Re: Hood latch Release

Gcranor wrote:I need to replace my hood latch release; does anyone know where I can find one?

I have three K or KB's. The hood latches are roached on all of them and held shut with wire into the grill. I got it refurbished enough to stay closed, but now it's difficult to open.
Is there a finesse way to attach a "tie down" on these hoods?
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Golden Jubilee
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Post Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:31 pm

Re: Hood latch Release

Jacob Chapin makes a stainless steel replacement latch assembly, uses cable to open hood from inside cab, pretty slick, bolts right in,
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Post Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:11 am

Re: Hood latch Release

This is the hood latch bracket kit I designed / make / sell so your pickup has a modern latch.
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CHAPIN DESIGN IH HOOD LATCH BRACKETS.jpg

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Post Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:42 pm

Re: Hood latch Release

I like your design. Very nicely done. I'll bet that system could be fitted to a 1940 Ford. The OEM Ford system is complicated and unreliable. I have replaced all of the bits and pieces so I will likely stay with this for the foreseeable future. BUT......
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HOOD SAFETY LINKAGE TOUCH PAD 5 ON AIR DAM.jpg
not OEM upper air dam.
HOOD CATCH SAFETY LINK TOUCH PAD 1.jpg
I made this to touch the safety release button when the hood is closed so the handle can be closed.
HOOD LATCH HANDLE.jpg
This piece splits to become the latch control handle
hood latch.jpg
hood linkage 3.jpg
Hood latch safety release.jpg
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Post Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:59 pm

Re: Hood latch Release

I have an original one that is in good shape if you need it.

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