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killerferret666

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posted on 12/6/14 at 08:29 AM

advice on latch for this bonnet hood

I cant get my head around what to do or a good solution.

There will be rubber bump stops along both edges only a couple to keep the shape and then id like it to latch shut at the top, really I only have that lip you see available.

Anyone got any ideas.

Ive put the images as links below so i dont have to make them too small!

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posted on 12/6/14 at 08:49 AM

I would bond some of these onto the underside of the bonnet.

They slot into brackets like this..
http://oldgeebee.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/refurbished-passenger-side-bonnet-catch-assembly-3.jpg

Fit a pull cable and they pop open..

As fitted to most TVRs....

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posted on 12/6/14 at 09:26 AM

These are good.....I've used on central on my build:
http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/autograss/bonnet-pins-fasteners/pitking-products-quick-release-push-clip-latch

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posted on 12/6/14 at 09:57 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Jenko
These are good.....I've used on central on my build:
http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/autograss/bonnet-pins-fasteners/pitking-products-quick-release-push-clip-latch

Bingo, thats what im after, nice and small and can easily mount the pin below with a sturdy metal bracket.

thanks both for the suggestions

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