Secondary hood latch that doesn't interfere

[kkelly10]

Hey guys, so I made some cuts on the core support and pushed the radiator and a condenser out farther forward than stock. I needed to do this to clear the front pulley system. Because of this I couldn't use the stock hood release mechanism, so I put a BCB remote one for the primary. My problem is how to handle the secondary hood release. The rear facing hook will impact the condenser so I need one that points toward the passenger side. Any ideas?

 

[DirtDonk]

Don’t have any answers or suggestions for you. But back to the top to hopefully get some more reviews.

 

[rcmbronc]

I dont know of another idea. I moved mine forward all the way so it would clear the rad. You may have to put a small plate over the back side of the hole in the core support and move the latch way forward.

 

[Wild horse 75]

Spin it 180°. Then you can just push it back with your finger to release it.

 

[DirtDonk]

That’s a great idea! Hope it works for the OP.
Have you done it that way yourself?

You the traditional fix for modifying a core support and latch area is to simply use hood pins. Not my favorite idea, but maybe it is still one potential option.

 

[56f100bbw]

I modified a hood latch off a Ford Taurus works well my 77 and my 76 bronco ., I drilled out the holes slightly so it would mount to the hood I modify the lever a little bit. I guess the hard part was the plate with a slot in it in the radiator support. The reason I did this was lever hitting the condenser. on my 76 bronco I bought a remote hood release from Randy and driven auto probably 20 years ago still works great.

 

[kkelly10]

Great ideas guys! Let you know how I solve this, but liking the look of that Taurus one.

 

[dmoses42]

I'm guessing you've had that remote hood release latch for a while? Every time I look on the BC Broncos website, it is always out of stock. Sure would be nice if they kept this in stock. I'd love to pick one up.

 

[Speedrdr]

I modified a hood latch off a Ford Taurus works well my 77 and my 76 bronco ., I drilled out the holes slightly so it would mount to the hood I modify the lever a little bit. I guess the hard part was the plate with a slot in it in the radiator support. The reason I did this was lever hitting the condenser. on my 76 bronco I bought a remote hood release from Randy and driven auto probably 20 years ago still works great.

What year/years of the Taurus did you use for this conversion to remote release? TIA

Randy

 

[56f100bbw]

What year/years of the Taurus did you use for this conversion to remote release? TIA

Randy I had to cut the lever off and re-weld it I used a 1989 Taurus, I want to pick your part to find these

 

[56f100bbw]

Cutting the lever off, and re-welding it into the position that works for you is a little tricky. Don’t get the spring too Hot .

 

[Speedrdr]

Thanks! It’s looking like I’m gonna have to move my core support a ‘whisker’ or two to get clearance. With how I’m welding right now, I might get 3 to make a successful latch. Lol

Randy