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Reply to "Problem with Beck bonnet latches?"

Mike - Yes, it was the "female" piece that came apart. The two photos shown below show the latch after repair.

"Latch1" is the view one would have by looking up from the underside of the car into the space immediately adjacent to the rear of the door. The three arrows indicate the tabs that straightened and allowed the latch to come apart.

"Latch2" is a side view of the same latch. The red dashes indicate the degree to which the bottom half of the latch was distorted before I repaired it.

Upon further examination, it appears that perhaps the "male" portion of the latch is adjusted too long and when the bonnet is closed, it is not only pushing past the latch lever but hitting the bottom section of the "female" portion and distorting it.

Does this make sense to you?

And if so, assuming I can get the length of the "male" portion adjusted properly, do you think there would be added utility in tacking the tabs with a small spot weld?

I had already checked the bonnet for bounce while the car is in motion and there is none and the spring on the "male" piece is quite stout, so I don't think I have the problem you have.

Thanks in advance.

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