Posted November 13, 20204 yr comment_610304 Apparently finding a 240z one of these is almost impossible. I bought one like this https://www.ebay.com/i/154082623242?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=154082623242&targetid=935065066707&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9027875&poi=&campaignid=10455978145&mkgroupid=104612009660&rlsatarget=aud-412677883135:pla-935065066707&abcId=2146002&merchantid=6296724&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-rj9BRCAARIsANB_4ABVTQhdVz8OWxC8AhTcoPeDTnylMx9pWoWTsRy0Ldb6K-qjkLifIb0aAqfCEALw_wcB Already tested it and it works if you are willing to 1. saw arm button in half like image below. 2. weld arm back arm reducing length. 3. Saw or dremel of about half width of button 4. the bolt holes on this need to be extended. so just drill another hole next to original hole. Seems like a lot to do but for a 50buck new latch not bad. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64723-idea-for-hoodbonnet-release/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 13, 20204 yr Author comment_610305 oh. i didnt replace the female part from 240... the male part of the B510 hooks up perfect Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64723-idea-for-hoodbonnet-release/#findComment-610305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 14, 20204 yr comment_610313 Great ingenuity. Many of the Datsun family hood latches are very similar. There are hood latches, out there, you didn’t look in the right place. I have a few 240/260/280 hood latches that are replated real purdy that I’d part with, but it seems you have your solution right there. Nice work Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64723-idea-for-hoodbonnet-release/#findComment-610313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 14, 20204 yr comment_610320 2 hours ago, Wally said: Apparently finding a 240z one of these is almost impossible. I bought one like this https://www.ebay.com/i/154082623242?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=154082623242&targetid=935065066707&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9027875&poi=&campaignid=10455978145&mkgroupid=104612009660&rlsatarget=aud-412677883135:pla-935065066707&abcId=2146002&merchantid=6296724&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-rj9BRCAARIsANB_4ABVTQhdVz8OWxC8AhTcoPeDTnylMx9pWoWTsRy0Ldb6K-qjkLifIb0aAqfCEALw_wcB Already tested it and it works if you are willing to 1. saw arm button in half like image below. 2. weld arm back arm reducing length. 3. Saw or dremel of about half width of button 4. the bolt holes on this need to be extended. so just drill another hole next to original hole. Seems like a lot to do but for a 50buck new latch not bad. How much did you shorten it by? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64723-idea-for-hoodbonnet-release/#findComment-610320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 14, 20204 yr Author comment_610322 overall about an inch is whats needed to clear open and shutting Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64723-idea-for-hoodbonnet-release/#findComment-610322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 14, 20204 yr comment_610323 23 minutes ago, Wally said: overall about an inch is whats needed to clear open and shutting Why not just run the threads a bit farther along the pin with a die, then cut off the excess? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64723-idea-for-hoodbonnet-release/#findComment-610323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 14, 20204 yr comment_610325 Racer, I think you're misunderstanding what needed to be cut. The little grab handle you reach in to unlatch the hood was too long and hit the cowl. He cut the handle off and then re-welded it in a "shorter" position. At least I think: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64723-idea-for-hoodbonnet-release/#findComment-610325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 14, 20204 yr comment_610326 1 minute ago, Captain Obvious said: Racer, I think you're misunderstanding what needed to be cut. The little grab handle you reach in to unlatch the hood was too long and hit the cowl. He cut the handle off and then re-welded it in a "shorter" position. At least I think: Thanks Captain. He lost me with arm button. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64723-idea-for-hoodbonnet-release/#findComment-610326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 14, 20204 yr comment_610328 Haha! Glad to help. I didn't get it at first either. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64723-idea-for-hoodbonnet-release/#findComment-610328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 14, 20204 yr Author comment_610338 Captain is right. Thanks for clarifying that Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64723-idea-for-hoodbonnet-release/#findComment-610338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 14, 20204 yr comment_610341 Cool. I know was jumping in and assuming I understood what you were talking about and I'm glad I didn't just make things worse. So from the fact that the 510 latch has a longer handle, I'm thinking the 510 latch is mounted further from it's hood edge than the Z's? You need that longer handle so you don't have to reach so far under the lip for your fingers to hit the tab? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64723-idea-for-hoodbonnet-release/#findComment-610341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 14, 20204 yr comment_610368 Here is a picture from JDM online that is sold as NOS. Looks like the 510 one could be cut and sectioned in a way the retains the size of the handle. Additionally the handle could be bent like the OEM part, and the lever dipped in that plastic tool handle dip to get the original look. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64723-idea-for-hoodbonnet-release/#findComment-610368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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