WTB - Engine Hood (Bonnet) Latch and Pin Parts

[loose_electron]

1963 Series 2 Alpine - Looking for both sides of the latch mechanism for the hood. Mine functions but are worn and pops open every once in a while. Want to replace both the spring loaded male part that is part of the hood, and the receiver latch that is in front of the windshield.

I suspect someone here has a set from a donor car. Hopefully a set that is not worn out. Let me know, Thanks!

Jerry

 

[Acollin]

I have one side attached to a rounded cornered hood. Any interest in all that is pictured. I am reluctant to separate as what is here may appeal to an end user of the hood.

 

[Acollin]

I just now checked out of curiosity, but if I understand your request properly, all of what you are looking for is now available on eBay.

Good hunting
Andrew

 

[loose_electron]

Already have the male part on the hood coming. Now looking for the female latch mechanism. If I do not find, then I will take what I got and have a welder add some meat into the worn area.

 

[Acollin]

Can you post a picture or two of what you hope to repair?

 

[65sunbeam]

Yes post a photo of the wear area. I have some latches (the early cars used a different one from the later ones) hopefully better than what you already have! thanks, Eric

 

[bernd_st]

There once was a hint that the male latch pin can be ground sharp again. All you need is a rotating grinding stone and a quiet minute. It worked wonders on my early car. Make sure you grind squarely from behind the upper wide part of the "mushroom"...

 

[loose_electron]

There once was a hint that the male latch pin can be ground sharp again. All you need is a rotating grinding stone and a quiet minute. It worked wonders on my early car. Make sure you grind squarely from behind the upper wide part of the "mushroom"...

That is a good idea. I suspect both faces at the wear point can be cleaned up. I suspect on the male pin that only one side wears, and that rotating the pin 180 degrees may do the same thing.

Will inform the group what happens as I get more into it.

 

[loose_electron]

http://www.secondchancegarage.com/how-to/How-To-Adjust-A-Hood-Lock.cfm

Useful idea related to this topic.

 

[bernd_st]

The hint originally came from the Alpine Owners Club in UK so it's proven...