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70 hood latch

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Rozcoking23, Nov 23, 2011.

  1. Nov 23, 2011
    Rozcoking23

    Rozcoking23 RUN & GET BIT! 2024 Sponsor

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    Ok!, can't find an answer in any threads.
    I have a 1970 CJ5. I needed to replace the hood, and I found a 69 in pretty good shape, so I bought it. My question is, did the 69 use the center hood latch or just the ones on either side? The hood matches up with my 70 grill but there is no slot for the center hood latch to hold the hood down. Any help would be appreciated, also any pictures of the 70 hood. (Mine was borrowed from the side of my house while i've been working on rebuilding my jeep).
     
  2. Nov 23, 2011
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    My Daughter's '70, built in mid '69 has the center latch fwiw. I could get a pic tomorrow.
     
  3. Nov 23, 2011
    Brem10mm

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    My 1970 has hood latches on the side. I think they went with whatever the purchasing department got the best buy on.
     
  4. Nov 23, 2011
    noahlon

    noahlon Old Fart

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    stock 1968 CJ5, no center hood latch, only sides
     
  5. Nov 23, 2011
    Brem10mm

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    Here's some photos of my 1970 you can see the latches on either side

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  6. Nov 23, 2011
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    They all have the side latches. I know my 70 came with the center latch originally, but I can't remember if a 69 has it or not. You should be able to cut a hole for it if desired-IIRC it's just a rectangular opening.
     
  7. Nov 24, 2011
    sieg

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    my 69 has side latches only
     
  8. Nov 24, 2011
    jeepcj

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    My 69 only has the side latches too. no center
     
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