[Dennis57]

I have a 57 2-door hardtop that I am having difficulty getting the hood to latch down. Going down the road the hood will pop up, only to be stopped by the safety catch. I have tried adjusting the the bumpers on the corners and ended up getting the hood stuck down. Fortunately I was able to get it to release again. The hood itself sits square between the front fenders, but is high next to the windshield and a little high coming down to the front. I have ordered a new latch plate to see if that may do it. Any advice would be appreciated. Dennis

 

[dseale4888]

Dennis, You may need to shim the hinges to get the hood to sit down as it should. That may change how the latch closes so that it can lock as it should.
Dave

 

[MikeKy55]

The tri-five parts suppliers sell a rebuild kit for the latch. Mine did exactly what yours is doing and after installing the kit it works like new. The kit contains the springs for the latch.

 

[Dennis57]

Dave, are you talking about shimming next to the firewall? Or shimming the catch plate up? Thanks for the reply. Dennis

 

[Dennis57]

Have a rebuild kit coming. Thought that may be it also. Thanks you. Dennis

 

[dseale4888]

If the rear of the hood is up I would shim near the firewall to try to get the back down. I would check the new latch to the old one to see for curiosity if it is worn.
Dave