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1969 Hood safety catch

Started by kasearch@ix.netcom.com, June 29, 2022, 04:33:22 PM

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kasearch@ix.netcom.com

Just when I thought that it would be a simple item to find, I can't locate a replacement striker (safety catch) for the HOOD on my GT500.  Any one have one?

crossboss

I believe standard '69-'70 hood latch strikers are the same for Shelby(?).
Past owned Shelby's:
1968 GT-350--Gold
1970 GT-500--#3129--Grabber Orange.
Current lifelong projects:
1969 Mustang Fastback/FOX chassis, 5 speed, 4 wheel discs, with a modern Can-Am 494 (Boss 429), Kaase heads, intake with a 1425 cfm 'B' Autolite Inline carb, ala Trans-Am style
1968/70 Olds 442 W-30

TOBKOB

If you are talking about the bar that attaches to the hood (I believe this is correct) I think you will find 69 and 70 are a little bit different shape and finish (they are standard mustang).   ;)   :)

TOB
1969 GT350 owned since 1970

kasearch@ix.netcom.com

I do agree.  For some reason, none of the standard suppliers (NPD, Branda, Classic) seem to carry the 69-70.  Anyone else that you could recommend would be greatly appreciated.

69 GT350 Vert


shelbymann1970

Quote from: TOBKOB on June 29, 2022, 09:37:13 PM
If you are talking about the bar that attaches to the hood (I believe this is correct) I think you will find 69 and 70 are a little bit different shape and finish (they are standard mustang).   ;)   :)

TOB
yes they are as you mentioned. hood latch strikers: https://www.deadnutson.com/1969-70-factoids-1/

latches. https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.167/xnm.126.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hood_latches_v1.0.pdf
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626