Rear Deck Latch Handles.

**Veek** · 08-26-04, 09:40 PM

I've pulled the Tee Handle off the rod to open the rear deck. Does anyone have a source or suggestion for a replacement? Using pliers at the gas station is not at all stylish.

Thanks,
Veek

Steve Toner · 08-28-04, 12:57 PM

Make your own. That's what the milling machine is for. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Lynn · 08-28-04, 05:41 PM

Veek,

Just out of curiosity, what Tee handle for the rear deck?? I don't recall seeing one of these on a GT40.

Regards,
Lynn

Paul Bearman · 08-28-04, 06:33 PM

I think early Mini bonnet latches were fitted to GTD40's so I assume that the pull cable & 'T' bar were from the same donor vehicle.

Steve Toner · 08-28-04, 10:08 PM

The CAV's have a pair of hood latches in the rear to provide a more secure hold-down than the side clips. You can see the engine compartment side of things here:

The release handle is made of plastic and has been known to break (or come off) [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

Bill Musarra · 08-29-04, 01:22 PM

I am considering the same release mechanism for my car. I plan to alter it a little by having a cable system and bell crank or pull mehanism similar to the BMW, forward and beside the drivers seat on the left. That way I can open both mechanisms from one location.
Bill

Chuck · 08-30-04, 01:35 PM

Bill,

That est up is exactly what ERA uses. When adjusted just right, you can pull the inside handle and both catches release at the same time. When adjusted just right is the key.

Chuck
ERA GT 2064

Steve Toner · 08-30-04, 01:40 PM

I wasn't very clear in my post - the CAV actually has a separate handle for each latch. No cables, no adjustments, ...

VICTOR A · 09-09-04, 08:08 AM

I broke one of the handles on my CAV. I made a steel sleeve, painted it black and stuck the whole thing together with JB weld. looks good and works fine.

Vic
CAV 40

Tom_Hughes · 03-10-05, 12:22 AM

Veek, just broke one of mine fitting the rear clip. What did you eventually use for a handle? Thanks, Tom... I know I owe you a call....

Gregg · 03-10-05, 11:39 AM

Veek, I know Porsche used to use that type of "T" handle on the early 911/912/914's. Perhaps you could check your local dealer/wrecker for the handle and cable.

SpyderMike · 03-10-05, 12:25 PM

look at these - will any of them work for you?

http://www.controlcables.com/Page.bo...t_hardware.htm

Mike

**Veek** · 03-11-05, 04:02 PM

Tom,
I ended up using a handle from Pep Boys "Help" section. It is a generic hood release. I needed something that had the wire already bonded. It took a little trimming but it works fine.

Howard Jones · 03-11-05, 05:11 PM

I hope you never wish you had done something like this.

Howard Jones · 03-11-05, 05:12 PM

I liked the resulting piece of mine so much I did this to the front nostril cover.

Howard Jones · 03-11-05, 05:14 PM

another angle

Howard Jones · 03-11-05, 05:18 PM

Missed this one, I would be affraid to do it any other way.

Frank Catt · 03-12-05, 05:27 AM

We have just fitted a set of Aerocatches ( see www.AeroCatch.com or www.speciality-fasteners.co.uk ) to the rear deck of GTD40. These are very strong and positive locking units. Also we make replacement GTD and Cav slam catch cables with Tee handles. Frank

DMatt · 03-12-05, 09:25 AM

Frank, thanks for the links, really cool site! These Aerocatches look like the solution to the problem. They look like they were made for a GT 40. The size is perfect.The price is not bad either. I would spend more money in fuel chasing parts to make my own system. I saved the site for the US distributer for future use also!

Brett James-McCall · 03-14-05, 08:51 AM

FRank,
Any chance of a pic, or can I see when I come down?

Brett