On the safety catch hook, the spring has to be installed so that the hook is pushed toward the back of the hood. Originally the pin holding the safety catch went thru two tabs bent downward on the hood latch panel, but the repop ones are bolt-on, complete with spring. You have to remove the bent tabs to install them. Sample repop hood safety catch

[on edit] I see I'm literally minutes too late. blush Glad you got it fixed up. thumbs_up

Last edited by klhansen; 03/08/2023 8:32 PM.

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1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.