Topic: 1969 Mustang CJ hood release color

[69cobrajetrugae2]

What is the correct part number and date code and color for a hood release. The car is a 69 CJ mustang.  Thank you!

[J_Speegle]

If your referring to the hood latch that is connected to the grill support the original finish is phosphate & oil

Have no idea of the date code since you didn't post when your car was really built

As for part number - of you purchase a NOS one its will most likely not have a date code that would be correct for your car.

C9ZZ-16700-A

Remember no engineerign or part number will be on the part. Plenty of good used ones out there that just need replating and greased

[69cobrajetrugae2]

It was painted silver and jasco would barely touch it.  I was worried that I destroyed an original part!  Here is what I have after stripping it.  There is "AA" on the safety catch and the date, there are no other ID information that I could locate.

Thanks!

[J_Speegle]

I suppose you already read the Marcus' article in the 69 section of the Library on hood latches

[69cobrajetrugae2]

I read it, thanks Jeff.

[Brian Conway]

The latch pictured has grooves on the release lever.  Don't think Marcus has a picture of one of those ?  Brian