I wish it weren't true. I have run into that with hood latches as well. Sometimes parts from the new can help the old. It does not take much adjustment with the striker to get the latch to set right.
~ BD. "You won't find me in an old folks home" Pioneer Florida Cracker 1958 Apache Stepside 1958 Apache 1/2 ton Panel 1959 Apache 1/2 ton Panel
