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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 - 70 Shelby => Topic started by: mach1one on September 30, 2009, 12:32:26 PM

Title: 69/70 hood locks
Post by: mach1one on September 30, 2009, 12:32:26 PM

On the rear side of the hood looks there is a thin keyhole washer tattached to the hood. my original is quite faded but it appears to be some sort of black shiny platind. are the aftermarket replacements the coorect color and are there any correct aftermarket locks available Thanks Lu

Title: Re: 69/70 hood locks
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 30, 2009, 02:40:13 PM

I have always seen under side plate a black oxide. You will have to do your own checking on the repro replacements . I am not sure if that keyhole design is available repro.  I have been fortunate enough to have originals to use . Maybe others have some insight on the repros available . Bob

Title: Re: 69/70 hood locks
Post by: astat1 on January 20, 2010, 04:09:48 PM

NPD sells "OEM" keyhole hood pin washers that differ greatly from the chrome/silver pieces that come with the replacement twist locks.  Are these what the originals look like?

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/astat1/007-16.jpg)

Title: Re: 69/70 hood locks
Post by: astat1 on January 26, 2010, 04:36:46 PM

Received a response from another forum. These are the same type as on Vincent Liskas' original car. Also available from Jim Cowles.

Title: Re: 69/70 hood locks
Post by: J_Speegle on January 26, 2010, 08:27:45 PM

Quote from: astat1 on January 26, 2010, 04:36:46 PM

Received a response from another forum. These are the same type as on Vincent Liskas' original car. Also available from Jim Cowles.

As a general comment - just make sure your comparing apples with apples (early cars with early cars)  some details and parts can change during the year and 69's are no immune to this ;) As I'm sure you have discovered already