HELP!! What am I missing on my hood latch?

68 Fish, we took the hood off 5 years ago. I go to put it back on and the release under the nose piece won't move? It's like something was taken off. It looks like the rod that would connect the release mech. is just attached to a bolt? Here are pics of my latch. What am I missing? Can someone post a pic or two of their latch assy? PLEASE. We are racing the 8th of Jan. Thx, Fabo is the best! Kevin P.S. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!