How about welding the hood shut. You'd want to do it before painting...

Seriously I've thought about adapting one of the cable type remote latches common on cars and trucks today.

I don't like using an electric release to access the motor. If your battery is under the hood you could be in real trouble if your battery is dead.


1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble...