Doing updates with item numbers :-D 9/24/12



Got every thing at ace hardware minus rod ends



4 washers 1/4
2 Machined bolt hex end 2 inch long
4Pluming washers (not sure what they are called they have a rounded end )
2 retainer pins 2 1/2 inch wide
2 nuts 1/4
2 1/4 male rod ends (390309205122 eBay item number)
2 1/4 female rod ends (370609363447 eBay item number)





Use pliers or vice grips to break the bolt and pull off the old latch












Drill a 1/4 hole at the top of the bracket where your old latch sat and put in your rod end ajust as needed

 

Nice mod. Cheaper then buying aftermarket. I will have to do this when i get a chance to go hardware store

 

Only thing I had to get special was the rod ends

 

Very nice! I almost bought the Drake ones but went with the Daystar rubber ones instead. Originally I wanted something like what you made so I could put a small hitch locking pin through it and keep the engine safe. Might have to switch to what you've come up with...

 

Never understood the need for hood latch mods.

 

I did this mod about a week ago, central Texas wind always seemed as though it was going to rip my hood off. Solid as a rock now.

 

nice mod, I am going to look into this after a few more projects!

 

Nicely done!

 

I personally just bought a much stighter set of day star rubber latchs. Worked perfectly. I am still thinking about getting something like the Drake ones.. Plus I love the name lol(it's my sons name lol)
I did it because at freeway speed.. The hood flutter going on would just make me nervous as all heck. Didn't like it, so mod was required. Just like my Hood Lift kit. I don't like fooling around with that hood pin crap.

 

Updated with cheaper rod ends and will have ace item numbers and prices tommarow