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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ GT rubber bonnet latches
Posted by: Literati914 Dec 14 2018, 12:23 AM
anyone got a good picture and maybe some dimensions of the rubber latches used on the rear deck lid (bonnet) of the factory GT cars ?
Posted by: raynekat Dec 14 2018, 02:32 AM
http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/gt_fiberglas_balsa_wood_trunk_lids_rubber_latches
Posted by: IronHillRestorations Dec 14 2018, 07:40 AM
The real question is where can you get a kit?
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Dec 14 2018, 09:23 AM
mittelmotor
The real question is where can you get a kit?
Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 14 2018, 09:25 AM
I got mine from Pegasus Racing...
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Posted by: mb911 Dec 14 2018, 11:51 AM
Gosh I think they are actually a general purpose part and can't place it? Maybe in the boating world? I know I saw it recently someplace I was at.. Maybe semi trucks?
Posted by: Retroracer Dec 14 2018, 12:24 PM
Regarding ConeDodger's recommendation, I went with the Pegasus Racing ones too. Slightly different in detail design and dimensions, but they claim to be made of Stainless, vs the aluminum of the originals. Hopefully more resistant to oxidization...? Been on the car a couple of years and still look brand new,
- Tony
Posted by: IronHillRestorations Dec 14 2018, 12:41 PM
Which ones did you get Tony? How much stretch did you go with?
Here's what I found on Pegasus
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/keywordsearch.asp?KeywordStart=rubber+latch
These on Amazon don't look bad but maybe too small:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055DQN4O/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b16rkr_c_x_5_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=GMT4142KA4EXNXWM10V2&pf_rd_r=GMT4142KA4EXNXWM10V2&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=2aa3d199-86dc-562a-91a2-54ee389bea4a&pf_rd_p=2aa3d199-86dc-562a-91a2-54ee389bea4a&pf_rd_i=16412941
Posted by: gereed75 Dec 14 2018, 12:53 PM
Pegasus. Summit. Jegs all have a variety of generic hold downs
Posted by: mepstein Dec 14 2018, 01:22 PM
The generic ones are often cheap chrome steel and look terrible when they rust. I like stainless or coated aluminum.
Posted by: mb911 Dec 14 2018, 01:33 PM
Marine app then you know they are stainless.
Posted by: 914forme Dec 14 2018, 02:02 PM
tractor supply has them.
I would agree find SS ones, and test with a magnet to make sure the content is not a high in iron. Cheap SS is all over the place now.
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Dec 14 2018, 02:09 PM
yup one of the guys who makes parts for us overseas offered them to us:
tractor supply has them.
I would agree find SS ones, and test with a magnet to make sure the content is not a high in iron. Cheap SS is all over the place now.
Posted by: Retroracer Dec 14 2018, 04:48 PM
Which ones did you get Tony? How much stretch did you go with?
Here's what I found on Pegasus
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/keywordsearch.asp?KeywordStart=rubber+latch
These on Amazon don't look bad but maybe too small:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055DQN4O/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b16rkr_c_x_5_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=GMT4142KA4EXNXWM10V2&pf_rd_r=GMT4142KA4EXNXWM10V2&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=2aa3d199-86dc-562a-91a2-54ee389bea4a&pf_rd_p=2aa3d199-86dc-562a-91a2-54ee389bea4a&pf_rd_i=16412941
Perry - Looks like I ordered the 3032 part number. Tried the magnet test (per 914forme) and not so much attraction there; so happy with that. I went with minimum possible stretch when latched, not wanting to stress the fiberglass hood too much. Some persuasive metal work was required on the base to match the profile of the trunk curve, as I recall.
- Tony
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