[DeTomaso] Oh S%$# Moment... Help Please

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

Front trunk, not rear.

On Sun, Jun 3, 2012 at 3:03 PM, David G Tucker <
david.tucker at chesapeakepanteras.com> wrote:

> If you are referring to the rear deck latch, here it what you want:
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> http://hallpantera.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-product-category.cgi?d=hallpantera-inc
> &pc=7359
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> I used to have the POC wiry pin latch. It would allow the rear to move back
> and forth and damage the rear fenders. This hold it in place. Hall is
> closed
> on Mondays but can overnight on Tuesday. PPC and others would have the same
> thing. Yes it's bolt on. If this isn't what your looking for....never mind.
>
> Dave
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]
> On
> Behalf Of michael at michaelshortt.com
> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 12:12 PM
> To: DeTomaso Forum
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Oh S%$# Moment... Help Please
>
> I just broke the metal rod off of the bracket that acts as a pin for the
> hood hold down latch.
> (Photo available)
> My hood latch has long been a PIA, because the hood would unlatch itself
> often Speed bumps, severe rumble strips) , I was just installing a new (to
> me)
> factory latch and was straightening the rod/pin/stud, when it simply broke
> off in my pliers.
>
> Now WTF am I supposed to do, the hood was just painted (black) less than a
> year ago, I do do relish any welding.
>
> Is there a bolt on option, replacing the tub mounted receiver and a bolted
> on pin that I can attach to the car?
>
> The thought of hood pins is gagging me.
>
> I'm open to anything, especially if I can get it done by Wednesday night,
> I'm supposed to leave Thursday morning for the Summer Summit.
>
> Any advice or ideas will be appreciated, no matter how far out they might
> be.
>
> Michael
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> Michael L. Shortt
> Savannah, Georgia
> www.michaelshortt.com
> michael at michaelshortt.com
> 912-232-9390
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