| [GMCnet] Hood Latch modification... [message #181608] |
Fri, 24 August 2012 17:00  |
kelvin
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Registered: February 2004
Location: Eugene, OR
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I just spent a couple days installing spring-loaded hood latches per Jim
Wagner's pictures.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/push-to-open-hood-latch/p6171.html
I used McMaster-Carr #10825A26 Push-to-Open latches, about a foot of
1x3" aluminum angle and various stainless 10-32 and 4-40 screws and nuts
for the mod. It ended up a bit more fastener-centric that I like, but
not knowing where thing were going to end up makes it difficult NOT to
use lots of screws. At least it all comes apart easily.
It took me a Saturday to get all the latches installed and a good part
of Sunday to build the safety catch. Couldn't figure out what Jim had
done with his catch so I went after it a little differently and
therefore probably spent a lot more time on it that you will if you copy
my design.
They work. I think I'm going to put some foam behind the hatch lips so
I have to push against that a little to release them. Jim said his
would release by themselves now and then which is why he added safety
latches. We'll see how it goes.
The plan is to paint this coach at some point in the future and this is
something I wanted to do to smooth out the front end before we get to
that. I hate washing around stuff and I REALLY hate waxing around
stuff. Nice smooth nose will make that less annoying. :^)
Pics are here:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6157-hood-latches.html
Kelvin
'73 23' in Eugene, OR
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| Re: [GMCnet] Hood Latch modification... [message #181611 is a reply to message #181608] |
Fri, 24 August 2012 17:19  |
bwevers
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Registered: October 2010
Location: San Jose
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I like the safety latches. I had the hood pop open while
crossing the Carquinez bridge. It almost broke the hinges.
Regards,
Bill
Bill Wevers GMC49ers, GMC Western States
1975 Glenbrook - Manny Powerdrive, OneTon
455 F Block, G heads
San Jose
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| Re: [GMCnet] Hood Latch modification... [message #182936 is a reply to message #181608] |
Sun, 02 September 2012 16:09 |
Jim Wagner
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Registered: February 2004
Location: Brook Park, Oh
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Kelvin,
Just got back from a trip with the GMC. I used foam on one side hood and not on the other. The foam side stayed latched and the nonfoam side released. I will still use the safety latches but use foam on both sides.
Thanks for the idea.
Jim Wagner
Brook Park, oh
Kelvin,
Nice job. Let us know how the foam works. I will try using some on ours.
jim wagner
Brook Park, oh
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