Hood Lock Brackets

[RonSchofield]

Hi,

There were a few coupe owners/builders who were interested in a set of brackets that I designed and had made to allow for Triumph GT6 locks to be installed in the coupe hoods so you can lock the latches. The locks are designed to work with the latches that come with the kit. The bracket positions and supports the locks.

The locks look like the following:

http://www.mycoupe.ca/modules/wordpress/images/20090109_1.jpg

When installed with the Triumph TR6 lock set ( part # 562116 ) the look like:

http://www.mycoupe.ca/modules/wordpress/images/20090115_1.jpg

http://www.mycoupe.ca/modules/wordpress/images/20090115_2.jpg

I got a quote for making 25 sets from the machine shop. I need to know if there is any demand before I get them made. I need to know as I would become a bronze vendor here before I would sell any. They would cost 40 dollars per set plus shipping. It includes a template for drilling the holes. Since I have to outlay a fair bit of $$$ to make a few sets and bring the price down, I don't want to lose money since I never planned to get into making parts. So if you are interested in a set, post to this thread and if there is enough demand, I will pay the money to become a bronze vendor and start selling them.

This is only for the brackets and and templates. The locks and attaching hardware would have to be sourced else ware.


Ron

[loeffler1]

Ron

Count me in.

Bill

[Hankl]

Ron,

I'm in also.

Hank

[Tim Potts]

Count me in!

[snakebit31]

Ron,
I will buy a set.

Rob

[xlr8or]

Put me down for a set.

[jetsbaby]

I'll take a pair for sure!

[Jacob McCrea]

Ron,
I will buy a set.

[RonSchofield]

Hi all,

Keep spreading the word. We need some several more people to step up to make this possible. I'm working on the instructions and template in the hopes that others will add their names to the list. Thanks for the support.

Ron

[flajctype65]

I have mixed emotions about this well designed and executed upgrade but am leaning to yes. So if you do need only one more set to go to yes, then count me in. Great work on the car, by the way.

[Tim Potts]

Also onboard from a thread on FFcars is "Rich A" , so we are up to 9.
Everyday I check both forums wondering if I should order the locks.

[John Dol]

Count me in.
How much are the locks and where do you get them?

Thanks,

John

[riptide motorsport]

those are great, wish I wasn't too lazy ti drill mine out and remount...................mabey someday!:o

[djharr]

Put me down for one.

(Heard about this on another site, and came over here and registered so I could get in on the deal.)

David

[Tim Potts]

Only about halfway.

Ron, I think that more orders might come in after reviews from customers who have installed them start coming in.
I ordered and recieved my lock cylinders from "The Roadster Factory" in Pennsylvania
1 800 678 8764

[Geezer]

I'll take a set.

Ken Stroh

[trichardson]

I'll buy a set.

[RonSchofield]

Guys,

I will take the risk and put them into production. I will notify everyone when they are ready to be sold.

Ron

[xlr8or]

Good news.

[John Dol]

awesome Ron,

Looking forward to them.

John

[Tim Potts]

TTT Good news indeed!

[peffem]

I'll also take a set.
Thanks
Ed

[RonSchofield]

Hi all,

I just thought I would give everyone an update. Due to the machineshop moving to another location. Things got a little delayed. I should hear back this week and if everything goes good. I might start shipping out next week. Once you see me as a paid vendor, then I will be ready to start selling and shipping.

Ron

[xlr8or]

Thanks for doing this Ron.

[Hankl]

Way to go Ron!!

Hank :cool:

[Cobraphx]

I will take a set as well...
Thanks for the work Ron.

[RonSchofield]

Just wanted to give everyone an update. It took the machineshop more time than expected to move and get the machines back up and running. The parts are in the queue and I hope to have some good news soon.

Ron

[RonSchofield]

I checked on Thursday. The brackets have been cut and are getting ready to be bent. Hopefully this coming week they will be done.

[Hankl]

Ron,

How are we going to pay you?

HAnk :cool:

[xlr8or]

Ron,

How are we going to pay you?

HAnk :cool:

I'm going to ship him a big bag of nickels. ;)

[Fluge]

why do the holes need to be redrilled? Isn't it the same latch?

May want a set also.

[RonSchofield]

why do the holes need to be redrilled? Isn't it the same latch?

May want a set also.

Marc,

I don't think I said that they needed to be re-drilled. They should fit with no changes.

Ron

[RonSchofield]

Ron,

How are we going to pay you?

HAnk :cool:

Hank,

Paypal, cheque or money order.

Ron

[Fluge]

Hi Ron

It wasn't you who said it. I may have misunderstood one of the other posts.

I'll take a set if you have any left.

Marc

[crossle45f33cf]

Hi Ron
I'm a long time fan of your creative and artistic talents. Please add my name to the list of purchasers.
When the time comes, PM me with directions/details of how to PayPal funds to you.
Thanks for your willingness to share your creations and help with keeping my discretionary funds at a manageable level... LOL

[Tim Potts]

I could take them with/without the bends since I will be flattening them out anyway to match my latches that I also put in a vice to flatten the tabs as others have done in order to bring the latches more flush with the body.

http://www.ffcars.com/forums/21-ffr-type-65-coupe/25129-hood-latch.html

http://b.shaw.home.comcast.net/Daytona/latch.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/mikejones3332001/Assembly2/_MG_8793.jpg

[RonSchofield]

Tim,

The bend goes inward and is designed to straighten the latch in the opening. These were designed so the latch would work with no modifications at all.

http://www.mycoupe.ca/modules/wordpress/images/20090110_2.jpg

http://www.mycoupe.ca/modules/wordpress/images/20081220_6.jpg

[Tim Potts]

pm sent

[RonSchofield]

Hi all,

The brackets will be picked up on Friday. They will be ready to be shipped out at that time. I am now also a "vendor" and can advertise.

http://www.factoryfive.com/images/banners/ffforum/Ron_Schofield.jpg

Payment can be via cheque or money order, but paypal is the best. The final price is the 40 dollars. I will ship out whatever way you want and there is no handling fee.

If you want to purchase a set, email me at coupe@eastlink.ca.

I will also be selling custom vin plates and will be available to do custom gauge artwork for speedhut gauges for those who want them.

Information on those can be found on my blog page here.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?312-Now-a-vendor

Ron

[John Dol]

Order e-mailed

Thanks,

John

[Fluge]

Hi Ron

I ordered my GT6 bonnet locks.

I tried sending Paypal but it said you had not registered yet. Let me know when you are set up for payment. Also, I am assuming the 40.00 is US.

Thanks

Marc

[Tim Potts]

PMs and email have been sent.

[Geezer]

Hi Ron - sent you an email a couple of days ago....

Geezer (Ken Stroh)

[loeffler1]

Ron

Sent an email the other day and haven't heard yet so I followed with another email today.

Thanks, Bill

[RonSchofield]

Hi all,

I am starting to respond to all the emails. If you haven't got one from me, please send another one. I have the shipping costs now.

Ron