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Hood release mechanism. #2656037
05/16/19 03:36 PM
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In 69 did hood release mechanisms get paint when the car got painted on the assembly line or were they put on after paint? I see a lot of restored cars with them painted now. What is correct? Thanks.

Re: Hood release mechanism. [Re: BlueRacer69] #2656050
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After paint.

Many that use the word 'restored' should have consulted a dictionary first.

Re: Hood release mechanism. [Re: BlueRacer69] #2656237
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All hinged panels ( doors hood and trunk ) the latch hardware is left as plated , no exceptions

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Originally Posted by gtx6970
All hinged panels ( doors hood and trunk ) the latch hardware is left as plated , no exceptions
Thank you gtx6970, that is what I was thinking too. Just needed someone knowledgeable such as yourself to confirm that. Thanks again. up

Re: Hood release mechanism. [Re: Alaskan_TA] #2656503
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Originally Posted by Alaskan_TA

Many that use the word 'restored' should have consulted a dictionary first.


laugh2 good one !
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