Hood Latch Rod

Hey guys, need some help. I am trying to locate correct pieces for my hood latch release. 1971 Satellite. It is a long rod 3/16 diameter.? And I need to know how it was orginally attached to latch and body. I am using a homemade rig right now and it looks homemade. :black_eye:

Hey guys, need some help. I am trying to locate correct pieces for my hood latch release. 1971 Satellite. It is a long rod 3/16 diameter.? And I need to know how it was orginally attached to latch and body. I am using a homemade rig right now and it looks homemade. :black_eye:


Even if someone could take pics of their set up. I could use the info to improve my set up.

I'll try and get you some pics and measurements today Bob

I'll try and get you some pics and measurements today Bob

Thanks Buck!!!

Sorry I didn't get back to you yesterday Bob, but here's what I have on mine. The rod is correct, but the stabilizer at the bottom is my own rig.

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv339/buckneccid/ROD.jpg

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv339/buckneccid/DSC00817.jpg

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv339/buckneccid/DSC00818.jpg

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv339/buckneccid/DSC00819.jpg

the rod is 3/16" diameter. Hope this helps you

Yes...That really does help. I would like to find the original style rod. Have not had much luck around this area. Actually my home made one is not to far off. I have the grab hook turned the other way and a piece of vacuum hose over it to protect fingers. I like your solution for stability at the bottom. Wonder what the bend in the middle is for? Thank you for your help.

Just a guess, but I'd say the bend in there acts as like a shock absorber... if your latch is sticking, it gives a little to let the rod flex or to keep it from shearing, even tho I know I"M not strong enough to shear it.


No promises, but I know a guy who was taking a 72 apart, and it may have one, but it seems it had an inside release. give me a week or so to talk to him, then give this thread a bump if I've not answered.

Is that an air grabber or have you just blacked out the center of the hood?

Not an air grabber Buck, just blacked out. I will post a pic of the car so you can get a better look.

sweet

Guess who has most of an air grabber set up he's not using? :) I have new from Stinger fiberglass: the bubble, scoop door, underhood air box, the scoop hinge, flapper door, and mounting studs. Used is the rubber seal, and the factory air cleaner. I've got about $1150 in it, if you make a trip to WV/OH/KY to pick it up, I even have an extra hood I'll throw in, all for $750. I may go to the Nats, not sure how my physical health is going to hold up, but if I do, I could take it there. There are some pictures of it on Photobucket, but I can't get it to load right now.

Car looks nice, but then, I'm kinda partial to orange lol

there a 73 4door and 72 two door 10 mins from me i will look for you
if there you have for free:tongueflap:

i need the inside release.one

Guess who has most of an air grabber set up he's not using? :) I have new from Stinger fiberglass: the bubble, scoop door, underhood air box, the scoop hinge, flapper door, and mounting studs. Used is the rubber seal, and the factory air cleaner. I've got about $1150 in it, if you make a trip to WV/OH/KY to pick it up, I even have an extra hood I'll throw in, all for $750. I may go to the Nats, not sure how my physical health is going to hold up, but if I do, I could take it there. There are some pictures of it on Photobucket, but I can't get it to load right now.

Car looks nice, but then, I'm kinda partial to orange lol

Buck, sorry you are not feeling well! I can't use the air gabber, but thanks for the offer.

there a 73 4door and 72 two door 10 mins from me i will look for you
if there you have for free:tongueflap:

i need the inside release.one

Thanks GTX. Any help is appreciated.

71, I checked with Scott, he's used the inside release on his car. Sorry