1979-82 Mustang Hood Latch by Dennis Carpenter Restoration

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Keep the hood on your 1979-1982 Mustang latched at all times with this factory-style replacement hood latch from Dennis Carpenter!

Item #LRS-16700H
MPN# E1TZ-16700-A

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Benefits

Replaces Worn/Damaged Hood Latch
Keeps Hood Secured Shut
Direct Replacement

Features

Metal Construction
Bare Finish
Factory Style Mechanisms

What's in the Box

(1) Hood Latch

1979-1982 Mustang Hood Latch
Replace your worn or damaged 1979-1982 Mustang hood latch with this high-quality replacement from Dennis Carpenter! After years of opening and closing your hood, the latch mechanism tends to wear out, causing your hood not to stay closed. This could lead to your hood flying up while driving. Featuring factory-style mechanisms and mounting points, this hood latch is a direct replacement and is sure to keep your hood latched at all times. With a durable metal construction and bare finish that can be easily prepped and painted to match your Mustang, this hood latch is built to last.

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Ford Mustang - 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Installation Note

Some adjustments may be needed to properly align the hood latch and catch.
Recommended that the latch be lubed at the contact points and pivots prior to installation.
Comes in a bare finish with a basic rust-preventive coating, prep and paint is strongly recommended

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About This Brand

Dennis Carpenter Ford Restorations has been manufacturing and selling Ford parts for over 50 years. Everything from sheet metal, bed parts, and grilles to dash knobs, wiring and tail lights and much more. They believe the best course of action, in even the most trying of times, is to not waver from our core values.

Not only does Dennis Carpenter sell a huge selection of restoration and repair Ford parts, but they also manufacture many of those parts. Their facility includes machines for metal stamping, plastic injection molding, rubber molding, and other specialty equipment. In 1998 the Ford Motor Company granted Dennis Carpenter the honor to use the original Ford factory tooling for many parts to offer quality and durability.