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Trans Am Information => Trans Am Tech => Paint and Body => Topic started by: photojoe on November 17, 2020, 06:16:01 PM

Title: Lockable engine hood
Post by: photojoe on November 17, 2020, 06:16:01 PM

Is there a way to secure the hood so that it cannot be opened by anyone?

Title: Re: Lockable engine hood
Post by: Wallington on November 18, 2020, 05:43:41 AM

Only by adding an aftermarket hood lock, early years had them as an accessory. The 2-stage latch pull makes them not suitable for a cabin pull cable, a factory error and bad design.
There was an interior mounted aftermarket style lock that simply pushed and pulled a pin that either lined up with a bracket or could be used to interrupt the stock latch pull.

Title: Re: Lockable engine hood
Post by: RENOVATIONS on November 18, 2020, 06:43:39 AM

A member here posted a "how-to" on this topic (moving hood release to the interior of the car) several years ago.

I saved the pictures and text but unfortunately don't recall who it was.
I believe it was on a '78 model (using the hood release cable vs the handle-style release you'd use (your profile says you have a '76...?) but you're welcome to the info I have if you think it may lend you some ideas.
I can email it to you if you like.

Title: Re: Lockable engine hood
Post by: photojoe on November 19, 2020, 04:29:56 PM

Those were the times when you didn't have to lock the fuel filler cap and bonnet, but now I don't feel comfortable knowing that everyone can open the hood. It must be possible to build something with a small padlock if necessary.
It would be great if you could send me the infos.
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Thank you

Title: Re: Lockable engine hood
Post by: RENOVATIONS on November 19, 2020, 05:58:31 PM

Agreed...unfortunately those days are long gone I fear.
Email sent, Joe

Title: Re: Lockable engine hood
Post by: Wallington on November 19, 2020, 06:19:40 PM

Or find a retro Cal Custom Hawk Interior Hood lock kit. They don't have to be installed as per design.

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