Simple hood latch

I build this today. I extended my front suspesion 8" so the old hood latch location had been cut off. I still needed a way to latch the hood. I used the factory VW hood latch for my project (VW Roadster). It is a simple design and if you choose you could have the pull inside the cab. Inside the cab is the way the stock VW is set up. I'm sure this would work for many applications... and cheap!





Also got all the soft brake line mounts moved and the brakes all hooked up today too. Didn't do a dang thing around the house all day... my wife is gonna kick my.... Doh! She is pulling in the drive way... gotta go!

Nice work cutman! Good tip.

Neato! got any more pix of the build? What are you using for wheels?

Nifty! got any more pix of the build? What are you using for wheels?

I was gonna go that route as well, but needed a new latch and this was cheaper for me. the vw latches tend to stick from time to time if the alignment is off a little. The VW latches are available from speedwaymotors btw.

I just ordered this one for $18.95:

No problems so far with mine sticking. I had the latch and some scrap sheet metal, so no money out of pocket... that's a good thing. But I am positive that whatever Bulldog does is gonna be sweet and unique.

For complete build thread:
http://www.volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18443

I also have some as a link in my signature on this site (same pics but not as many).

For wheels... they are GM 8" outer ring with VW centers.