32 3 Window Puzzler

So I have this 3W I've been hammering on for a while. It's getting close, but I've got an issue. i've never been a big fan of the factory hood hold downs, and I'm aiming for a kind of early street racer feel (Ignore the wheels) I'm looking for an early mechanical device or alternate latch. like a camlock or 34 Ford ?? I don't want the smoothy look! Any suggestions??

 

Dzus fasteners, or just about anything from Southco!
http://www.southco.com/landingpages/dzus/

 

Know a guy who used a trunk latch in the middle of the hood panel. Like the mini bearclaw.

 

Try a Farm Implement store or maybe an aircraft surplus supply place. There is also a latch bracket on an MSA Firefighters SCBA that would probable work.(try the MSA website, it's the latch that holds the air bottle in place)
Anyway nice ride.

 

Nothing to add, but slick car, I like how you contoured the louver to the blister. How'd you do that Pull-max?

 

Older seat belt buckles (latches)

 

Right you are! genius buddy, actually built an adjustable louver device, onto the pullmax and away we go!

 

I like that!

 

Check out Limey Steve (Limeworks) He has some *****in' looking leather straps with spring buckles. Hard to describe but if you go to his site you'll see what I mean. You would however have to lose the hood sides.

 

Snowmobile Hood Latch . Dodge Van Dog House Latch , Early Semi Tractor Hood Latch,semi Trailerdoor Locks(see A Beer Pop Truck With Multiple Doors) Military Ammo Box Lattches ,scoobydoo Lunchbox... Now In Smaller Sizes,40-50's Tool Box /tackle Box........t Bird Roof Latches . Any Convertible Top Latches ....50-52 Buick Hood Locks (cable Type)
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check the hamb cl***ifieds, Dreadman has some cool military type stainless latches.