Under hood hood latch ideas

[cvan1971man]

Wondering if anyone has ever put a hood latch underneath the hood of an FJ for added security

I don't know if anybody would ever try to unlatch both latches on the hood but it could be problematic if you don't realize it

 

[tahoe40/45]

Wondering if anyone has ever put a hood latch underneath the hood of an FJ for added security

I don't know if anybody would ever try to unlatch both latches on the hood but it could be problematic if you don't realize it

You could put a stock hood latch from a 1974 + Cruiser if thats what your looking for.
Stolen photo:

 

[cvan1971man]

You could put a stock hood latch from a 1974 + Cruiser if thats what your looking for.
Stolen photo:
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Wow, Ididn't know they made those. Got a 73.thank you.

Any issues installing on a pre 74

 

[cvan1971man]

You could put a stock hood latch from a 1974 + Cruiser if thats what your looking for.
Stolen photo:
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Who is the best source? SOR, CR, CCOT, or?

 

[Living in the Past]

1/79 the style changed to lift the hood a little pushed a plate back. Blue is the early style and red is the 1/79+ style

In other markets a style with a latch connected to a cable that ran to a interior release handle on the driver's side.

 

[Living in the Past]

Who is the best source? SOR, CR, CCOT, or?

These have been discontinued by Toyota years ago. Besides the pewter piece in the pictures that is a bracket spot welded to the bin. That bracket have fixed nuts for the latch to bolt to.

Bought the blue bib just to get the hood latch. This will go in my 73. Hood flew up for a PO and damaged it on the windshield.

 

[1MOA]

1/79 the style changed to lift the hood a little pushed a plate back. Blue is the early style and red is the 1/79+ style
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In other markets a style with a latch connected to a cable that ran to a interior release handle on the driver's side.

man...sell me that blue bib.....

 

[tahoe40/45]

Who is the best source? SOR, CR, CCOT, or?

You can try @65swb45, its best to call him at his shop, or some of the other vendors that sell used parts.

 

[65swb45]

Yup. Got a box full. $40 plus the ride. Minimum order requirements apply.

 

[cvan1971man]

What does the install look like on a '73 fj40

 

[tahoe40/45]

What does the install look like on a '73 fj40

You will need to get creative and make a bracket with some capture nuts, then weld it in place on your bib. Or get a 74 bib.

 

[Living in the Past]

The bracket wouldn't be to hard to make. It's not a structural piece. The change in the bib/bezel 1/79 moved the screen or the ornament as Toyota calls it right against the bib. There was no longer room for the handle anymore. New design was simpler and cleaner look not seeing the handle.

 

[65swb45]

The bracket wouldn't be to hard to make. It's not a structural piece. The change in the bib/bezel 1/79 moved the screen or the ornament as Toyota calls it right against the bib. There was no longer room for the handle anymore. New design was simpler and cleaner look not seeing the handle.

I agree. I have contemplated this mod for a while. I think all you would need to do is bolt a piece of square tubing to the underside of the top lip, with the flathead machine screws hidden under the rubber hood cushions. Then bolt the safety catch to the tube.
(Edit: misread the quote)