Hood Latches

[STranger 7]

Transatlantic Raceparts catalogue http://www.race-parts.com/info/brochure.asp
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[hpbugeye]

has a safety catch, kind of a good thing on hoods

Nonlocking Latches with Safety Catch—Have a secondary release to prevent accidental opening.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#chest-latches/=limjrw

http://www.mcmaster.com/#cadinlnord/6139a31/=limpfc


I used 6139A31 19.86

[a.moore]

I used 6139A31 19.86

I've been using the same ones but with the zinc coating instead of stainless. I'll give them a second vote.

[STranger 7]

The McMaster-Carr 6139A31 look like the ticket. Why zinc instead of stainless?

[a.moore]

I choose them for the cost. The rest of the car wasn't that shiny so stainless latches weren't as important to me.

If I polished my car as nice as Tony did, I would want the stainless latches.

[STranger 7]

Makes sense. I was wondering if it had any thing to do with the durability of the finish. I guess if you don't start shiny you don't have to worry about keeping it shiny. Less shining, more driving. Makes sense.

[john hennessy]

try pegasus for over center cam lock style latches

[BBlue]

http://www.marinepartdepot.com/ststadla.html

Overcenter latches. Adjustable, lockable, stainless, ten bucks each. Not the largest in the world, but I've found them to be pretty strong.

Bill

[GonzoRacer]

http://www.lowes.com/pd_113108-1277-838912_0__?productId=3354660&Ntt=draw+latch&Ns=p_product_price|0
I found these in amongst the cabinet hardware at Lowe's. I bought a couple and I'm going to try them on the panel that covers the fuel cell/battery compartment in the Slotus. Price is right, and local...

[cheapracer]

I like old fashioned leather belt and buckles, ultra secure look the piece as well.

[benny_toe]

I bought these. Liked the adjustability. Price wasn't bad. They do have a large selection.

http://catalog.mooreindhardware.com/ite ... 01-tl-c-gl?

[STranger 7]

Yeah I'm kinda into the leather myself

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Ron

[scottiniowa]

Great source of the leather straps, buckles, etc:

http://www.restorationstuff.com/featured7.html

That's what I'm planning on using. Once I figure out what to do with the 4AGE inlet thingy that wants to stick through the side of the hood...

[nick47]

Something like 70-80% of all Locosts have an air filter or two sticking out of the hood, or a scoop or bulge to hide it. So no shame there.

For me, the straps look good but are a little too pre-1960. I guess it's just a question of what era you're going for.

[benny_toe]

Update on the Moore latches...they don't fit. Way to short to fit my hood.

Was seduced by the adjustable length. Doesn't adjust long enough 8<(

Was pointed to some latches at Aircraft Spruce. They look nice but I haven't decided yet. I do have some that work but I'm not real happy with them so I'm still looking.

Open to suggestions.