Opening and closing doors and hoods on any hot rod or custom should be accomplished with ease and without any compromise to safety. Original equipment is adequate in most cases, but modern technology can improve the operation and safety of these items. Don’s Hot Rods in Germantown, Ohio, builds some of the finest hot rods in the world—they have the awards to prove it. Their catalog of quality parts, designed and developed in-house, can add value to any hot rod buildup.
One popular item that Don’s Hot Rods offers is a hood latch kit for the ’40 Ford DeLuxe, standard, or pickup. These laser-cut and die-stamped steel parts are designed to be bolt-in kits, and with a little patience and perseverance, they are. Check out our photos of a hood-latch installation from Don’s Hot Rods.
