Rubber hood/engine latches--what size/source?

[jayzoll]

I'm trying to source a set of hood and engine lid latches for my current project. I found these options online at http://www.mcmaster.com, and my question is, what are the correct sizes? 5 7/8" for the hood and 3 13/32" for the engine lid? Alternatively, does anyone have another suggested source?

Latch Overall Size
Screw Steel Strike SS Strike
Distance Lg. Wd. Proj. Size Each Each

15/16" 2 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 3/16" #8 1685A13 ¤ $3.49
1685A29 ¤• $5.91

1 13/32" 3 13/32" 1 7/8" 3/4" #5 1685A22 5.65
1685A32 • 6.20

2 9/64" 4 21/32" 2 7/16" 1 1/4" #10 1685A24 7.35
1685A34 9.87

2 13/32" 5 7/8" 3 1/8" 1 1/4" #10 1685A26 10.26
1685A36 14.31

6 61/64" 10 1/2" 3 1/8" 1 1/4" #10 1685A38 17.43
1685A42 21.54

¤ Not temperature rated. • Type 304 stainless steel strike.

[Eric911S]

Hello: If they don't have to be original latchs try Pagasus racing supplies. They sell some that are very close to original and the price is good. Hope this helps. Thanks Eric

[jayzoll]

That does help. Thanks. Do you know which sizes look right on the car--XL on the hood and small on the engine?

[Eric911S]

Hello: You need the medium T handle for the rear engine lid. The front is the large ones. Hope this helps. Thanks Eric

[jayzoll]

Yep. Thanks again.

[porschefan]

which size is the medium one?

I am interested in obtaining the right engine latch size too

thanks

[jayzoll]

According to the Pegasus website, the medium is 2.6" long.