David_Doan
Jedi Warrior
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I decided to get the bonnet alignment and latches squared away before painting. Per Jim's recommendation I got the draw latches pictured below from McMaster-Carr. My only concern is the tiny #6 screws for installing them. Looking at the catch end on the right, there's not much room to drill them out either.
While poking around in their catalog, I found the t-handle latches below. These are very similar to what the old Jeeps used for hood latches. These are much beefier with holes for 1/4" screws.
For the bonnet itself, I will just use machine screws with nuts on the back. On the chassis side you can't get to the back. Are sheet metal screws enough or is a rivet-nut like the ones below more appropriate?
I'd appreciate any wisdom from those that have done this before. I'm leaning towards using the Jeep type latches with rivet-nuts.
While poking around in their catalog, I found the t-handle latches below. These are very similar to what the old Jeeps used for hood latches. These are much beefier with holes for 1/4" screws.
For the bonnet itself, I will just use machine screws with nuts on the back. On the chassis side you can't get to the back. Are sheet metal screws enough or is a rivet-nut like the ones below more appropriate?
I'd appreciate any wisdom from those that have done this before. I'm leaning towards using the Jeep type latches with rivet-nuts.