im in a pretty urgent need for a bonnet latch,mine went walkabout. anyone in brisbane got a spare laying around?

i am pretty sure i got a spare steve ill look in the morning for ya mate

cheers mate that would be teriffic.

If you dont get one Let me know ive got one on the sedan here. Can send it ASAP.

still need one, andy ill take the one you have if you still have it.
hammuch???

sorry steve i looked n looked but couldnt find a spare sorry mate

There were three bonnet latches [the part that bolts to the radiator support pannel]
1200's had a habbit of having the bonnets fly open, which resulted in the infamous 'speed slots' above the hinges in the engine bay.
From 04/72 there were two part numbers, both of which replaced the older one.
The middle of the three part numbers was used only in 04/72.

The good part has a recess underneath where the 'hook' from the bonnet can catch into. Apparently the older one was flat under the catch plate & if the main catch released the bonnet, this safety hook could migrate across with the vibration & general shaking & allow the bonnet to fly open.

Make sure you have the newer type before doing any low flying, particularly with the 'good' bonnet in place.

Part Number 65610- H3100 .... from 05/72.
This is the newest number so is good for all the later Utes. Try to ensure that your top part is also from this later time frame as I believe that the shape of the hook was changed too.

sorry, but i may have youse confused.
im after the bit that bolts to the bonnet, not the one on the rad support.

65601- H3100 ... from 04/72 is the one you want if your Ute has its original lower part & was made during, or after that date.
Apparently it's a real good idea to match the upper & lower parts.

bump.

anyone?
andy?