hood latch aka sharks tooth

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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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hood latch aka sharks tooth

how many of you hit your heads on the latch hanging off the hood? I always forget its there and 9 out 10 times run into it... today the sharks tooth did some damage and left a nice scar! arrrrgh
Old Jul 11, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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I can see that on the 69s and 70s w the hood tooth, but I havent hit my head on my 72s latch....now watch it will happen this weekend....no it wont my hood is on the roof of my car at the moment
Old Jul 12, 2013 | 06:07 AM
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Being short is an advantage in this situation.
5'7" for me and I just clear my 70's divider!

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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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ALL THE TIME!
And anybody who looks under the hood....should put a full grille in it and remove it all together.....or I could watch where I am going

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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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i came up with a new invention, as humans we always evolve

take a packing styrofoam block you may have, put the latch right through it, youre gonna hit your head but at least it wont hurt or scar next time...
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