Inside Hood Lock Cutlass/442 '70 - '72
September 16th, 2017, 03:37 PM
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Inside Hood Lock Cutlass/442 '70 - '72
Anyone install or have experience with the inside hood lock release offered aftermarket by TPP?
See > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-72-Olds...BXUiZk&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-72-Olds...ZXVflI&vxp=mtr
See > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-72-Olds...BXUiZk&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-72-Olds...ZXVflI&vxp=mtr
September 20th, 2017, 10:46 AM
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their lock assembly has two items that are not the correct finish. The one most noticeable after installation is the lever with teeth. I saved an original latch that is very nice and looks NOS.
the cable mounting tabs are wrong (original were plastic and prone to breaking) I used "plastic coat black liquid rubber". I layered several coatings with a drying time of 24 hrs per coat to the thickness of the original tabs. I let dry for a week and using a very fine file using light pressure I took out the imperfections and smoothed any ridges. Use patience, go slow, and make as little heat as you can. I had a cup of ice water and dipped often. People think the cable is NOS
the cable mounting tabs are wrong (original were plastic and prone to breaking) I used "plastic coat black liquid rubber". I layered several coatings with a drying time of 24 hrs per coat to the thickness of the original tabs. I let dry for a week and using a very fine file using light pressure I took out the imperfections and smoothed any ridges. Use patience, go slow, and make as little heat as you can. I had a cup of ice water and dipped often. People think the cable is NOS
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September 21st, 2017, 07:44 AM
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Thank you, Dave.
I was looking for exactly that level of detail regarding appearance. I wasn't looking at the latch for functionality as much as appearance, especially on a ragtop. (Back in the day, you wouldn't lock the doors of a ragtop since the top would be cut if someone really wanted to get in.)
I was looking for exactly that level of detail regarding appearance. I wasn't looking at the latch for functionality as much as appearance, especially on a ragtop. (Back in the day, you wouldn't lock the doors of a ragtop since the top would be cut if someone really wanted to get in.)
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