[PeteFL]

Hi.
Due to I don't know how exactly to pop the hood, I usually pull everything that can be pulled in the cabin, then mess with the latch. Sometimes it opens, sometimes not.
Can I replace it with quick-latch hood pins?
I thought about something like this

https://www.cjponyparts.com/quik-latch-hood-pin-kit-low-profile-series-ql-38-black/p/HDPK45/

(not sure if it will work as a replacement to standard latch mechanism), but maybe there other options. Please let me know!

 

[PeteFL]

I see. I guess just the original latch is sucks or too old.

 

[PeteFL]

No, not too old and doesn't suck, it just lacks maintenance. These cars are 50+ years old. They need and require periodic maintenance and repair. Just saying....

got it. I guess I will order new from CJ because it is a hassle to open it. So it opens without any extra security in the cabin, right?

 

[PeteFL]

wow this is crazy. I thought to buy something like this to secure the underhood area

 

[PeteFL]

It looks like OP has very ambitious plans to convert his coupe to a fastback, but got stuck at the part where you need to open the hood. I will be watching that thread with nervous anticipation! God speed OP, you beautiful creature!

You are absolutely right, it's pretty big challenge for me.

On the other side, I rebuilt and customized a few modern cars for fun.
This one for example (which is my daily). Inside, outside, under the hood, suspension, brake system. Half of the car custom made carbon fiber (hood, doors, bumpers, fenders, trunk). Everything is custom made pretty much, even paint, learnt how to do it.

This time I decided to do something more challenging. Work on a 50 years old car which I never did before, have zero knowledge (I work in IT, nothing car related). Make one car from another, make a beast that will look great and drive great so... will see, can be huge failure or success.

 

[PeteFL]

I've seen hood latchs stump many people.
Did you figure out how to open yours yet?

It just opens "sometimes", I had to wiggle up & down a lot. Cleaning it right now, will see if anything will change.

 

[PeteFL]

If that truly is your work, then I'm impressed. You should be able to make something very impressive out of your coup. Btw, I noticed in your startup video you were "pumping" the lever to the left of the steering column before turning the key. In case you weren't aware, that's the lever for your fresh air vent, not a primer for your carb like on a weed whacker.

Thanks!

When I bought the coupe I opened the door and I had zero clue what those tumblers are for so, if anyone will drop a link-manual I would really appreciate it because I found one and it was pretty confusing.

 

[PeteFL]

Sounds like you need an owners manual my friend.

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[PeteFL]

@jharcinske @Kjsmitty is right, Volks racing series of Rays.
Usually JDM doesn't apply to American Muscle but it looks pretty on my another 07' project so I figured why not. Until I'll figure out with the custom design for the rims it will run Volks.