marinez Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Ok, so some Philistine cut off my hood latch support bracket. Anybody have one or maybe a better idea than cutting through a nice hood to put (gag) hood pins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyanrudger Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Weld on a new hood latch support bracket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW240Z Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I have one I can cut out of a 260 shell if you want to try and weld one back on. $25.00 shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 The "Jags That Run" (JTR) Z car V8 conversion manual has a blueprint for a simple "L" shaped hood latch bracket that you can bolt on. This is in the manual because the distributor on a Chevy V8 conversion interferes with the stock bracket so you have to fabricate up a new one. It is very simple and uses the standard Z car latch (which you may have to locate). I just looked but can't find my JTR Manual right now (it's been 17 years since I did my conversion) but I am sure somebody here has one. Maybe someone here could scan and post the blueprint for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Yikes! Not cheap but Motorsport Auto (MSA) sells the hood latch bracket as part of their V8 conversion. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic13/10-1873 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinez Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Thanks you guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z240 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I have a stock hood bracket that I removed by drilling the spot welds and a great latch assembly for it. $50 shipped? $30 for just the latch assembly. Send me a note to z240@shaw.ca and I can send you a few pics. Can sandblast the bracket if you like so its all ready to go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinez Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 I will be contacting you z240. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z240 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Here is what I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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