Hood latch interchange ?

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  1. skipsgrabber

    skipsgrabber Should've had wrenches instead of hands

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    I'm missing a hood latch in my Maverick parts and just curious what else will fit? I had a green 73 Comet years back,but cant remember,was twenty years ago I guess... Will a Mustang or Granada or something else fit? I know a guy that has many early mustangs and a few other fords for parts... Thanks:)
     
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    Mustangs have the hood latch attached to the core support, Mavericks and Comets have the latch attached to the hood. I don't know why Ford did it that way I am so tired of leaving scalp all over the Maverick latch.
     
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    skipsgrabber Should've had wrenches instead of hands

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    Oh god,I forgot about that... Trunk has almost knocked me smooth out...
    I got to looking at pics,and seems a '70 -'71 torino looks about the same...
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Just get a Maverick one. Eazy Peazy. :D

    If you need one, email me.
     
    Craig Selvey, Sep 4, 2016
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    You could always loose the latch and use hood pins
     
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    skipsgrabber Should've had wrenches instead of hands

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    I studied about that... Would like locking or something really secure... And stainless,I seriously hate rust... I had some years ago,and the little wire tethers would scratch and rusted up... Hmmm...
     
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    there are a million hood latches out there off of parts cars, get one...:slap:
     
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    skipsgrabber Should've had wrenches instead of hands

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    You know there used to be,but exhaustive searching for donors so far haven't gone well. Found two so far but they were stripped pretty much. I guess
    I'm gonna have to buy a car to get some stuff I'll need. Still kinda upset about the front bumper for the car,was supposed to have one but not in hand yet. Guy I got it from keeps being evasive about it. Several other pieces missing that makes me think mine was a parts car in years gone by,and PO's kept piecing it back together. None of the U-pull-it yards keep anything this age anymore so will keep looking...
     
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    post #4...:bouncy:
     
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    skipsgrabber Should've had wrenches instead of hands

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    I hear ya... I'm 100% positive he'll be hearing from me before this project is done. Right now I'm working on a disc brake swap I think y'all may like :stirthepot: ... But on the original question,think I'm gonna go for a latch and pins ;). Thanks
     
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