WTB: original bonnet latches

[wbMoore]

Hi. I'm in need of original bonnet latches for an early Seven... One or more. Thanks very much. Hope your projects are going well.

[TheDingo8MyBaby]

There seems to be some differences between bonnet latches supplied to sevens.

 

I'm not sure what an "early" Seven means. Series I?

 

I believe they were mostly fitted with original cast latches, but there seems to be others who claim the stamped ones and even spring latches were fitted to their original cars.

 

The original cast latches are not available anywhere to my knowledge and are very expensive when they come up for sale. You can find the stamped style here: http://www.classiccarexchange.co.uk/toggle-catches-p-418.html and I think redline in the UK sell them as well.

 

The spring style is still sold by caterham: http://caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=977

[James A]

Pegasus Racing sells both types of latches, not identical but very close. Page 106 of their catalog or go to their site and search "Narrow toggle latches" and "Terry Body Hold-Down Springs"

[SevenAmerica]

Is your car known by SimpleSevens? They might have a cast catch or two available...

[wbMoore]

Back again.... By early Seven I mean Series 1, Series 2, maybe S3 and Lotus VI. By original I mean latches that were actually made in the 1950s or 1960s. I'm looking for the kind of latch that has the waffle pattern on the back of the latch. Hope this clarifies. Thanks for the time and any leads. Looking for 1,2,3 or four.