Lock the Hood on a 79?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ziptar · 03-09-2006, 09:32 PM

Seeing as how I just laid down $135.00 for an Optima Red Top, I'd like to be able to lock the hood on my 79.

I have decided to loose the 79 clip and put a 89-91 single headlight nose on it. Until I do that I need to lock it. Can I put the hood lock from my 85 on it?? Worse comes to worse I guess I can rig up a chain and padlock.

Any Ideas welcome.

Jonboy · 03-09-2006, 09:45 PM

Unless you just have to have the newer style front, you can swap out the upper part of the radiator support and hood lock (and cable) with one from a 78-80 model that came with the inside hood release. It's pretty easy, and you only have to drill one hole for the cable.

03-09-2006, 09:32 PM	#1
Ziptar Diesel Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Beyond The Sun. Posts: 144	Lock the Hood on a 79?? Seeing as how I just laid down $135.00 for an Optima Red Top, I'd like to be able to lock the hood on my 79. I have decided to loose the 79 clip and put a 89-91 single headlight nose on it. Until I do that I need to lock it. Can I put the hood lock from my 85 on it?? Worse comes to worse I guess I can rig up a chain and padlock. Any Ideas welcome. __________________ 1979 C-10 Silverado w/ Olds 5.7L Diesel

03-09-2006, 09:45 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Lock the Hood on a 79?? Unless you just have to have the newer style front, you can swap out the upper part of the radiator support and hood lock (and cable) with one from a 78-80 model that came with the inside hood release. It's pretty easy, and you only have to drill one hole for the cable. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

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