{"product_id":"universal-hood-latch-with-safety-catch-carolina-customs","title":"Universal Hood Latch with Safety Catch - Carolina Customs","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eCarolina Customs Universal Hood Latch Conversion Kit with Safety Catch\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eModern Safety \u0026amp; Convenience Upgrades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntegrated Secondary Safety Catch:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSmooth-Operating Rotary Engagement:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivers an updated, modern latching feel that requires significantly less closing force compared to stiff, primitive factory hook or peg-style designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUniversal Adaptation:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTechnical Specification Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Metric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\"\u003eCarolina Customs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,1,0\"\u003eUniversal Hood Latch Conversion Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSafety Integration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,1,0\"\u003ePrimary Latch with Built-In Mechanical Safety Catch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApplication Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,1,0\"\u003eUniversal fitment for custom builds and classic vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,1,0\"\u003eModern replacement for worn or unavailable vintage latches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0\"\u003e🛠️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eFabricator's Installation Note:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Carolina Customs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52427394547844,"sku":"CLC U-HL","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/1180\/5316\/files\/4_4aab1bfd-abab-43f0-b7d1-d79b46d34aca.jpg?v=1782942555","url":"https:\/\/hotrodhardware.com\/products\/universal-hood-latch-with-safety-catch-carolina-customs","provider":"Hot Rod Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}