latch for front end

mitcharvey · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 6:46 pm Post subject: latch for front end

what has everyone done to hold down their one peice fiberglass front end's? I wanted to go with draw latches instead of what I have now. I would like to see what other people have done, even if its the same thing I've got. If anyone does have a draw latch set-up could you share where you bought them please!

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Thats what most people have actually (like in your pic) But some have the rubber pulls... I don't have a technical name for them, but its the came thing on most Bug-Eye kits on baja's.

baja5 · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 6:54 pm Post subject:

I use Dzus fasteners.

mitcharvey · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:04 pm Post subject:

Dzus fasteners! i like it! and cheap!

SHMO · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:22 pm Post subject:

Ya,

and Zeus was the "God of gods and men". He was also known as the "lord of the sky". I think that basically means your car will be summond by the gods to have good hangtime. That shits better than adding chrome. If it don't go, Dzus it!

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baja5 · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:42 pm Post subject:

Whaaat are you rambling about?

SHMO · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:54 pm Post subject:

I dunno. I'm hungry and bored....lol

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Tim10 · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 8:25 pm Post subject:

Shmo.. that's almost as out there as the maggot who was posting on STF (rember the guy suggesting whipped cream in the oil to sweeten it up?)... at least you're more creative.

Fastners... whatever you do .. if it has tension on it it needs to be reinforced. I've bout several pieces of fiberglass pulled apart because the fastening devices weakened the plastic.

Creative idea. I've always wondered about a latching system that would pull from the inside and snap.. would take some cable engineering... would be nice not to have it exposed to the outside.... Just wish I had the McGyver in me to figure it out.

Pins or Dsus...
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Jowlz · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 8:55 pm Post subject:

Not that it is terribly relavent with Baja bugs but something to consider with other projects.. NHRA and other racing orginizations are considering either banning or limiting use of Dzus fasteners on race cars. There have been many fires that went out of control due to either too many dzus fasteners or the fact that they are difficult to remove in a hurry. Basically what was a small fire progressed to full engulfment in the time it took to get the hood open.

I prefer the hood pin set up and would go that route if my 1 pc wasnt already drilled out for dzus fastners. Also, make sure when you buy dzus fasteners..you specify fiberglass mount fasteners. They are much different from their metal counterparts.
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DeMinimis · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 8:01 am Post subject:

A thought, perhaps not a good one, but here goes: International Scouts had a tilt forward hood. Unless you used to own a "Corn Binder", you might not have know that. Scouts are easily found at wrecking yards because of their thin metal. My '76 was from Tim10's part of the world and it did not have a single piece of decent metal on it, but man, that hood latch worked great. As for me, pins on top for allignment, duzs along the sides.
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scott the viking · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 8:48 am Post subject:

Skidmark · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 9:37 am Post subject:

Scott,
I agree with you on the rattle part... I hate hearing noises that shouldn't be there...

Have you posted any pics of your yellow baja? It looks like a convertible. I would like to see some pics if you have them.
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Jowlz · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 10:00 am Post subject:

[quote="scott the viking"]

subybaja · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 10:53 am Post subject:

Anyone ever tried to adapt Jeep latches? They'er so much better made than the rubber junk sold to VW folks...
Notch the fiberglass around the latch base and screw it to the metal underneath?

scott the viking · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 2:56 pm Post subject:

scott the viking · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:29 pm Post subject:

Oh...and SHMO...NO, it's not crooked...trust me Wink

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SHMO · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:34 pm Post subject:

I wasn't even going to say anything about it being crooked. I was way too busy wondering how the hell you're gunna get that jallopy going 70mph. Rolling Eyes

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scott the viking · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:47 pm Post subject:

HOW DARE YOU Shocked

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SHMO · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:52 pm Post subject:

Haha,

thought you would like that one. Wink

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Jowlz · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:59 pm Post subject:

That car looks amazing scott. I was wondering if there is any problem with the lights up on the cage lighting up the inside of the car and glare off the windsheild. I ask because I had a Jeep that I put a light bar on. I found the glare off the hood annoying and relocated the lights to the front bumper.
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