Re: Bonnet pops up a lot.

From: Terry McKitrick (tmckit(at)connect.ab.ca)
Date: Wed Feb 02 2000 - 21:06:40 CST


dgb wrote:

> I read 'bonnet pop' in the fuse discussion.
>
> Mine does so when it is windy and I am travelling over 70 mph.
>
> The hood release is obviously worn.
>
> Can the hood release assembly be modified or repaired to avoid this or do
> I need to buy new?
>
> Has anyone solved this problem with adjustments?
>
> dgb

I had this problem with several different hood latches from multiple parts
cars. I solved it by installing one of those things they use on the "good
ole boys" stock cars. It is a post, held in place above the hood by a pin
with a ring on it. Not original, but the hood can never pop up.
Terry McKitrick
1960 Series I



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