Bonnet / Hood latches

[Detroiter]

What latches are people using, I have some small metal flip lock ones but they keep popping open.

need to upgrade 

[7Westfield]

this is one option

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=779

 

I have Terry springs on mine

[JohnCh]

You might get more targeted answers if you update your profile with the type of se7en you own (it shows you are still looking).  On my Westfield, I am using this model from Protex with the optional latching pins.  Protex has a huge number of choices, and their latches are high quality.  Unless you are okay drilling new holes, I'd pay attention to the mounting hole locations for your current latches.  https://protex.com/27-1570MSZN-spring-claw-toggle-latch-with-safety-catch-light-duty-mild-steel-zinc-plate-passivate-silver-blue

[Detroiter]

Great thanks for details so far. 
 

also cheers for the heads up regards updating bio 

[IamScotticus]

Assuming the strips are old, replace the foam strips on the scuttle and nose edges.

A little shrinking of those allows a lot of tension loss.

However, I would agree the standard latches are lacking any adjustability,  safety or security.

 

Edited February 23 by IamScotticus

[Detroiter]

  On 2/23/2025 at 11:27 PM, IamScotticus said:

Assuming the strips are old, replace the foam strips on the scuttle and nose edges.

A little shrinking of those allows a lot of tension loss.

However, I would agree the standard latches are lacking any adjustability,  safety or security.

 

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This is a great suggestion! 

[IamScotticus]

  On 2/23/2025 at 9:50 PM, 7Westfield said:

this is one option

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=779

 

I have Terry springs on mine

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If going this route, assuming you're attaching to fiberglass, I would use the hook with wider hole spacing

 

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=757

Edited February 24 by IamScotticus

[jbcollier]

The latches Lotus used also opened on their own.  Flying bonnets were the result.  Mine, a 1969 S3, does the same.  I'll be exploring ways of keeping the original latches but adding locking safety pin.

[Christopher smith]

  On 2/23/2025 at 9:50 PM, 7Westfield said:

this is one option

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=779

 

I have Terry springs on mine

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That is what I use