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Old 02-02-2013, 05:08 AM   #1
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I need help ASAP

I finished converting my '82 to '73 front end and now there is this peice missing and I dont even know the name of it, its the lock that fit in the hood to meet up with the latch I dont know if its shape like letter S or the pin that goes inside the radiator support
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Old 02-02-2013, 08:52 AM   #2
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Re: I need help ASAP

there is a difference with inside latch or hood latch or may hold the grill too
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Old 02-02-2013, 09:00 AM   #3
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Re: I need help ASAP

depending on the style of youre latch,it could be either of those. check out lmc truck for a picture description of what you need.
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Old 02-02-2013, 01:21 PM   #4
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Mine is the one with inside hood release can anyone take pictures of their assembly and show me please a 73-78 model and 79-80
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Old 02-02-2013, 02:12 PM   #5
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Re: I need help ASAP

I have a 76 that opens from outside, what you need pics of?.....you wanting to convert yours to outside release?....you really in Bahrain?
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Old 02-02-2013, 02:16 PM   #6
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I have a 76 that opens from outside, what you need pics of?.....you wanting to convert yours to outside release?....you really in Bahrain?
I want to know what kind of hood latch assembly mine needs and yes Im from Bahrain
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Old 02-02-2013, 02:19 PM   #7
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heres one that opens from outside, keep in mind your grille must have the opening to put your hand thru to lift the handle
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Old 02-03-2013, 02:07 AM   #8
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Will both fit the otherway around?
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