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to Latch or not to Latch?
I am installing the rubber tie downs on the front hood of my car.
Does everybody take the out latch , and reciever out or leave them in? I was think of taking all that stuff out looks like this 
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the whole idea is to save that wt. - they are heavier than you think
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Your car looks great. I would probably take the latch out.
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Remove the spring but keep the safety lever.
The goal is to not have the hood fly up in your face if you forget to latch the gummis after a fuel stop.
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Dean,
THat car does look great , but it is not mine here is mine 
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Hey Derek, I saw you were sourcing some front end glass fenders recently, have you started that project yet? How's it coming along?
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Brian,
Yes I bought GT racing fiberglass fenders. I have a Lot of work ahead of me. they don't just fit nice and neat like metal fenders. I started on it Yesterday before my Rugby game, so I would have a place to blow off some steam. I will post some pics when I get them installed.
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wts. in lbs. from a 1973.5 car:
F. Hood Latch 0.7 Receiver for F. Hood Latch 0.6 So, with the bolts you can save about a lb. and a half - useful for a race car, even in front.
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Derek,
Those look like 16X7's on the rear. What size tire are you running? Phil |
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Brain,
HEre are some pics of the glass fenders about 90% fit, I have a little work to do, but I think it will be ok. I removed the hood shocks as well for a little more wieght savings. I am hoping to buy a fiberglass hood in the next few months ...we will see. Those are 16x7 will 205s , I am thinking I can go with 225s in rear.   
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Well, I know there is a lot left to do with the fuel door, lights, paint, etc., but I think it's coming along great! I hope us middle Alabama boys get a chance to see it sometime soon!
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I know I know, and I have about 3.5 weeks to get it all done. I am going to a DE in ATL the last weekend of OCt.
I was suprised once I started on it , it seem to move along well. This L.A. boy hopes to make a few DE's up your way next year. We are playing Birmingham this weekend at home, in Rugby . I am sure we have a game there as well
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