Need help installing hartwell style latches

Chuck

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There is a brief post on my build blog, April 11, 2010. Permalink 669. I can probably post more detailed pics when I get on my computer if it would help.

Chucl
 
thank you, what would realy be helpful is a picture of how the top part of the latch is installed in the rear hood. Also if you might have pics of the front latches.
 
Hope these of the rear may be of some use, if you need any of the front let me know.
 

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Hi Ryan, Have a look at my build log there on it. They are not as easy as you think they would be but they are do able

Nick in the picture above it looks like your catch top is very tight to the body cut out.
Remember when the primer and paint goes on it will add a 1mm or so. I had to cut the slots longer and make them narrower to look good.
 
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Nick in the picture above it looks like your catch top is very tight to the body cut out.
Remember when the primer and paint goes on it will add a 1mm or so. I had to cut the slots longer and make them narrower to look good.

Keith,

Thanks for the heads up, one is really close and catches a bit.

Pictures of the front ones.
 

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