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Description
The Carolina Customs Universal Hood Latch Conversion Kit with Safety Catch is a premium, modern locking solution designed to replace worn-out, obsolete, or unreliable classic hood latch mechanisms. Finding exact OEM replacement latches for vintage cars and custom street rods can be incredibly difficult, if not impossible.
This universal kit solves that problem by providing a smooth-operating, highly secure, and up-to-date latching assembly that adds modern reliability and safety to your custom build or restoration project.
Modern Safety & Convenience Upgrades
Integrated Secondary Safety Catch: Engineered with a built-in mechanical safety catch mechanism. This crucial safety feature acts as a secondary backup defense, physically preventing the hood from flying open and blinding the driver if the primary latch is ever accidentally triggered or fails while driving down the highway.
Smooth-Operating Rotary Engagement: Delivers an updated, modern latching feel that requires significantly less closing force compared to stiff, primitive factory hook or peg-style designs.
Universal Adaptation: Highly adaptable layout makes it the perfect solution for custom hot rods, classic trucks, and custom builds where the original factory sheet metal or core support has been modified.
Technical Specification Matrix
Feature Metric
Specification Detail
Manufacturer
Carolina Customs
Product Line
Universal Hood Latch Conversion Kit
Safety Integration
Primary Latch with Built-In Mechanical Safety Catch
Application Profile
Universal fitment for custom builds and classic vehicles
Primary Function
Modern replacement for worn or unavailable vintage latches
🛠️ Fabricator's Installation Note: When Mocking up the latch assembly, take your time to align the upper hood pin/striker perfectly with the center of the lower latch receiver on the core support. Double-check that your secondary safety catch completely engages and holds the hood securely before testing the full closure of the primary lock.
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Refund Policy
We offer a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days from the date you receive your item to request a return.
Eligibility for Returns
To be eligible for a return, your item must be:
In the same condition as received
Unworn or unused
With original tags attached
In its original packaging
You must also provide a receipt or proof of purchase.
How to Start a Return
To initiate a return, please contact us at jonathon@hotrodhardware.com. Once your return request is approved, you will be provided with the return address and, if applicable, an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
Important: Items sent back without prior authorization will not be accepted.
If you have any questions regarding your return, feel free to contact us at the email above.
Damages and Issues
Please inspect your order upon delivery. If your item is defective, damaged, or if you received the wrong item, contact us immediately so we can evaluate the issue and resolve it promptly.
Exceptions / Non-Returnable Items
The following items are not eligible for return:
Custom or personalized products (including special orders)
Hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases
Sale items
Gift cards
If you are unsure whether your item qualifies, please contact us before initiating a return.
Exchanges
The fastest way to receive a replacement item is to return your original item (once approved) and place a new order separately.
Free Shipping Orders
Orders that qualified for free shipping are subject to deduction of the original outbound shipping cost if the item is returned.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we will notify you regarding the approval status of your refund.
If approved:
Refunds will be issued to your original payment method
Any applicable restocking fees will be deducted
Original shipping charges (if applicable) will be deducted
Return shipping costs (if arranged by Hot Rod Hardware) will be deducted
Please note:
Payment processing fees (including PayPal, Amazon Pay, or other merchant fees) are non-refundable
It may take additional time for your bank or credit card provider to process and post the refund
