"Hot August Nights" Photos

[sgtusmc]

Thanks for the pic's. That's an awesome way to lock the hood. I'd never seen anything like that.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by sgtusmc

Thanks for the pic's. That's an awesome way to lock the hood. I'd never seen anything like that.

Agreed, such a simple idea. I think I'll use the same kind of lock but the one that uses the "barrel" type key....if I can find them! Just another way of making it tough for anyone to break in.

[sgtusmc]

I replaced a bunch of tubular cam locks on our filing cabinet a few years back. I bought a lot of 40-50 them on ebay for around 3 bucks (shipping was about $20 though). I think there the locks your talking about. I'd like to do this mod, however, I'd try and go with a stainless set due to rust. I doubt the chrome on these locks are very good. I'll have to find them and see what there made of. All my locks are keyed a like. I'll send you a pair, that way "we" can both have an easy way to your engine

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by sgtusmc

I replaced a bunch of tubular cam locks on our filing cabinet a few years back. I bought a lot of 40-50 them on ebay for around 3 bucks (shipping was about $20 though). I think there the locks your talking about. I'd like to do this mod, however, I'd try and go with a stainless set due to rust. I doubt the chrome on these locks are very good. I'll have to find them and see what there made of. All my locks are keyed a like. I'll send you a pair, that way "we" can both have an easy way to your engine

Aw, Sarge....that's EXTREMELY generous of you to offer!

I thought about the rust aspect too but figured sine it would be under the ldeading edge of the hood and since I live in SoCal, how bad could it get before I'd hit it with a touch of AAA steel wool and WD? I'll defintely use stainless sheet metal crews though. Make sure to post a picture thread when you do the mod so I can add pix of my install too.

[hotrodrookie]

Im a fan of that hood lock idea, definetly alot cleaner than the chain and pad lock I used to have in my Chevelle lol.

I also went to the show in Reno on Thursday and it was great. There were tons of cars, trucks, and hot rods at all the casinos.

[hotrodrookie]

This little Ford was a trip. Twin supercharged engines. The best part about it was the engine driven blender for margaritas lol.