Rear Clam Shell slam catches

[Ryan L]

Some photos and details of the rear slam catches.
Huge thanks to James for helping me locate the details.
I certainly appreciate all the help he has given the community.

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I can see the side of the latch here with the nut coming through to secure the rod.

Picture showing the roof release hole.

The MK 1 (62-66) and MK 2 (66-70) Cortina appear to use a very similar slam catch. The Capri and first few years of the Escort also had a similar latch with 3 bolts, but the release lever or cable in the case of the Capri is different.

Hope this helps someone else.

Ryan

 

[Ryan L]

another photo, this time P1040

 

[Ryan L]

Chassis P1065 appears to be using something slightly different.

Also does not have the hole in the roof so these would need to be released from inside.

 

[Ryan L]

Concept Carz seems to have a number of galleries that I had not seen before.
May help others that are looking for images of a particular original car.
Looks like I have some more research to do for my build.

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Ryan

 

[Ryan L]

P1065 has a lot of the road car features.

No roof hole for the latch release.
Battery in port side rear side sill.
Road car radiator header tank.
Standard rocker covers without the complicated breather systems.
Exhaust heat shield and muffler as opposed to megaphones.

I have no idea what slam catches they may be.

 

[David mono]

A few VW Beetle front catches from my parts shelf. Cable operated.

Not GT40 parts.

 

[Clayton]

Was going to use these, but went a different direction with Falcon XY 1/4 turn pins.
Looks to be same as P1065.

Clayton

 

[Ryan L]

Clayton, what are those from?
If I read and understand your response correctly, these are not Falcon XY 1/4 turn pins?

 

[Clayton]

Ryan, the ones above are from a Mini.
These are the Falcon XY bonnet pins I used below.

Clayton

 

[Randy Folsom]

Ryan, the ones above are from a Mini.
These are the Falcon XY bonnet pins I used below.

Clayton

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Clayton, are these the same?

Bonnet Pin Kit - FALCON XY GT GTHO PHASE 3

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[Ryan L]

Id imagine so, "Grand Tourer" are generally regarded as the go to place for the XY GT's. They have been involved in some nice restorations.

The XY is an Australian based Ford Falcon, so its parts are familiar to both Clayton and I.
Grand Tourer are only about 40 minutes away from me, across the other side of Melbourne, and in the same suburb where the original Ford Australia plant was.

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[BenL]

Here are the latches on 1030 with the square hole in the spider with a recessed lever that you push to release the tail.

 

[Clayton]

Clayton, are these the same?

Bonnet Pin Kit - FALCON XY GT GTHO PHASE 3

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They sure are

 

[Ryan L]

Going through more drawings today, and noticed that these are also shown on page 129 of GT40 Uncovered.
FoMoCo part number 113E 16642A
Modified to work for the GT40.

Drawing number GT40P/1/2615 for the road car

GT40P/1/2560 for the race cars.

 

[Randy Folsom]

I was thinking cable operated slam catches, then I thought, ‘what if there’s an engine fire? Can I trust a cable system?’

I’m leaning towards the XY GT style bonnet pins. They seem to be about as easy to release as hood pins and have a clean look. While I like a period correct look, I am not constrained by it.

Unfortunately, their website doesn’t appear to support shipping outside of Australia.

Does anyone know of a similar item that’s available in the U.S.?

 

[Ian Anderson]

Aero catch have been used successfully

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/aerocatch-panel-fasteners-246904/?sku=PST120-2000&istCompanyId=a2904180-3a7d-4e56-b876-cf81c9512180&istFeedId=6fbc4b04-fd28-4ce1-8513-835c8f118690&istItemId=wptwlqitx&istBid=t&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD6hmRwbqW32h6It0o06fFgQNpYw4&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5Zv0vvfYhwMVe5ZQBh3IeQ2MEAQYAiABEgLSSvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Demon Tweaks is pricy

Similar on E bay

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4 Car Airbag Simulator Emulator Resistor Bypass SRS Fault Finding Diagnostic KIT. 1 Set Bonnet Pin. Type: Bonnet Pin. Wind Deflectors. Emission Systems. The positioning pin is forced into the positioning hole by the compression spring, and the locking pawl is locked.

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Made by MSA who also make reproductions of Escort MK1 rally cars

Both these areUK supply I am sure similar available in USA

Ian

 

[Paul T.]

I was thinking cable operated slam catches, then I thought, ‘what if there’s an engine fire? Can I trust a cable system?’

I’m leaning towards the XY GT style bonnet pins. They seem to be about as easy to release as hood pins and have a clean look. While I like a period correct look, I am not constrained by it.

Unfortunately, their website doesn’t appear to support shipping outside of Australia.

Does anyone know of a similar item that’s available in the U.S.?

1971-1973 Mustang twist hood pins and earlier Torinos. Seen some on Summit Racing.

 

[Ryan L]

The 71-73 version of the Capri catch appears to be the same basic design but uses a cable instead of the lever.
The cable pulls from the opposite direction and side, so you may need to spin them around 180° in the mountings and have a different hole arrangement.

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THIS IS A NOS FORD D0RY-16700-A 1970 1971 CAPRI FRONT HOOD LOCK LATCH. THE BOX IS IN BAD SHAPE, MISSING A FLAP. LOOK AT THE PHOTOS FOR THE DETAILS OF THIS PART. SHIPPING IS A FLAT RATE FEE OF $9.00 SHIPPED IN THE LOWER 48 US STATES. BOX 279

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[Clayton]

I was thinking cable operated slam catches, then I thought, ‘what if there’s an engine fire? Can I trust a cable system?’

I’m leaning towards the XY GT style bonnet pins. They seem to be about as easy to release as hood pins and have a clean look. While I like a period correct look, I am not constrained by it.

Unfortunately, their website doesn’t appear to support shipping outside of Australia.

Does anyone know of a similar item that’s available in the U.S.?

Randy
Try these guys, they appear to ship globally
Early Falcon Spares

Clayton

 

[Randy Folsom]

1971-1973 Mustang twist hood pins and earlier Torinos. Seen some on Summit Racing.

Thx much for sharing. I found these on Summit. Wish they were billet aluminum, but I can work with chrome.

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