‘66 Barracuda hood latch assembly

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Kev’s66Fish

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I’m replacing the hood on my ‘66 Barracuda. The one I have now uses hood pins. I’d like to go back to using a latch. I have the core support & the safety hook and catch are on the existing hood, I just need the assembly itself. Does anyone know that part number, or where it can be purchased? Thanks in advance.
 
I’m replacing the hood on my ‘66 Barracuda. The one I have now uses hood pins. I’d like to go back to using a latch. I have the core support & the safety hook and catch are on the existing hood, I just need the assembly itself. Does anyone know that part number, or where it can be purchased? Thanks in advance.
According to my 66 parts book: The hood lock for your 66 Barracuda is 2583206. That same lock is also found on the full size Dodge Polara.
 
According to my 66 parts book: The hood lock for your 66 Barracuda is 2583206. That same lock is also found on the full size Dodge Polara.
This is what I’ve found, it looks to be the right size for the holes in the core support, but I don’t see any way to unlatch it. Is this missing some kind of release handle?

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This is what I’ve found, it looks to be the right size for the holes in the core support, but I don’t see any way to unlatch it. Is this missing some kind of release handle?

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The lock was released via a remote handle and link located to the right of the lock between the grille top edge and hood lip. The handle part number is 2802813 and unfortunately appears to fit only the Valiant line, not the Dart models. Link part #: 2583080
 
I’m replacing the hood on my ‘66 Barracuda. The one I have now uses hood pins. I’d like to go back to using a latch. I have the core support & the safety hook and catch are on the existing hood, I just need the assembly itself. Does anyone know that part number, or where it can be purchased? Thanks in advance.
I have an assembly from a 66 I am parting out. Just have to find which box I put it in!!
RT (Cheech14)
 
I’m replacing the hood on my ‘66 Barracuda. The one I have now uses hood pins. I’d like to go back to using a latch. I have the core support & the safety hook and catch are on the existing hood, I just need the assembly itself. Does anyone know that part number, or where it can be purchased? Thanks in advance.
Is there anyone that has a ‘66 barracuda, with the hood latch assembly installed, that can snap some pics for me? None of the engine bay pics I can find on google show how the assembly is installed. Thank you.
I’m replacing the hood on my ‘66 Barracuda. The one I have now uses hood pins. I’d like to go back to using a latch. I have the core support & the safety hook and catch are on the existing hood, I just need the assembly itself. Does anyone know that part number, or where it can be purchased? Thanks in advance.
Does anyone have a ‘66 barracuda, with the hood latch assembly installed, able to snap some pics for me? None of the engine bay pic I’m finding show how it lays out. Thank you.
 
Here ya go bud. I have the entire assembly if you need it. I’ll dig it up just in case!

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