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Old 03-13-2017, 10:25 PM   #7
Dan in Pasadena
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Re: Hood latch reliability?

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Originally Posted by BIGglaSS View Post
....I can't figure out how the primary latch stays secure.
Sorry about the smartass response. Sometimes you have to go with your strengths...and one of mine is being a smartass!

You realize there is NO non-primary latch? No secondary latch like a modern car - the latch is latched or its not.

I have seen at least one very smart secondary/security latch approach. If i can find the photos I'll post them here.

Here it is. An ordinary lock available from Home Depot and lots of other places. Not easily visible once installed:


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