Hood latch recommendation...

[Chebby]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a modern, cable released, hood latch mechanism for my '52 Chevy pickup. Do any aftermarket companies make one (Lokar, AutoLoc, etc.)?

Have any of you retrofitted a modern car/truck latch to my application?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Chebby

[alchevy]

On my '40 Chevy Sedan, I used my existing latch on my hood. I just replaced the cable release with one from Watson Street Works.
http://www.watsons-streetworks.com/cable_releases.html

They also have latches.
AL

[enjenjo]

VW has several small latches that work good. Also BMW. Just take a walk around a salvage yard, and you'll find more. GM cars have a long cable that is easy to mount.

[Jokester]

I'm going to use one of those little bear claw door latches.  My hood is hinged at the front though so I don't feel like I need a double catch.

.bjb