03-19-2020, 08:21 PM | #1 |
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Hood Lock
Would like to lock my hood when on travel, but don't want pins in the hood or a chain/lock hanging down. Anyone with a 55/56 car come up with an attractive & practical solution?
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03-19-2020, 08:34 PM | #2 |
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Re: Hood Lock
Nearly 40 years ago I had something like this. Key operated, under the dash. Also shorted the ignition out. I'm not recommending this it's just the first similar one that came up on Amazon. It could be done a lot cheaper with a Morse Cable or something similar.
https://www.amazon.com/Megatronix-HL.../dp/B00375R0N0 |
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03-19-2020, 08:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: Hood Lock
Could an electric door lock solenoid be fitted to block the existing latch mechanism?
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03-19-2020, 10:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: Hood Lock
^^even a better idea. Suicide door locks. Just make sure they're locking, no current draw when locked.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...ches,2269.html |
03-20-2020, 08:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: Hood Lock
Thank you for the idea.
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03-21-2020, 08:28 AM | #6 |
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Re: Hood Lock
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03-21-2020, 04:50 PM | #7 |
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Re: Hood Lock
years ago when I had 53 ford drilled a hole in hood latch to use a pad lock
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