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This question comes up from time to time so thought a few thoughts could be useful!!
TVR Car Parts have them at £18 +VAT or these will work just need a slight modification
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/latches/3402285/
or these
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/latches/4474887/
but check dimensions for both.
Comments from jwoffshore
What you need is the type with "hook" and "exposed base". These fit on the existing mounting pads on the roof panels and will latch on to the existing keeper on the windscreen frame. If you wished to use the type with "concealed base", then you would need to fashion new pads and move the screw locations.
The two main candidate useful types are:
1. 91-552-52 This is the basic type latch, stainless with hook and exposed base
2. 91-562-52 This is the same but has an additional secondary catch. The advantage of the secondary catch is that it stops the latch rattling or popping loose when driving on bumpy roads. The downside is that it does not have such a clean appearance.
You may find that you need to trim the vertical sides of the base slightly to get clearance for the screw heads. Careful use of a junior hacksaw and small file will sort that."
Here are pictures. You can see how I have trimmed the base on the plain latch to give room for the screw heads. The other latch has the secondary catch, but I have not got around to trimming the base and fitting it yet. Without the secondary catch, I find that they do tend to rattle a bit in bumpy conditions, hence my intention to upgrade.
If you were prepared to go to the trouble of modifying the mounting on the roof, you could reposition the screw holes to avoid the need to trim the base and you could also switch to the "concealed base" style. However, the part numbers I have suggested with "exposed base" are a much simpler job.
Thanks Jonathan
Or the originals http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/latches/2455547/
But the latches only serve to stop the panel flighing off in the case of an accident so not necessary for storeage purposes
TVR Car Parts have them at £18 +VAT or these will work just need a slight modification
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/latches/3402285/
or these
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/latches/4474887/
but check dimensions for both.
Comments from jwoffshore
What you need is the type with "hook" and "exposed base". These fit on the existing mounting pads on the roof panels and will latch on to the existing keeper on the windscreen frame. If you wished to use the type with "concealed base", then you would need to fashion new pads and move the screw locations.
The two main candidate useful types are:
1. 91-552-52 This is the basic type latch, stainless with hook and exposed base
2. 91-562-52 This is the same but has an additional secondary catch. The advantage of the secondary catch is that it stops the latch rattling or popping loose when driving on bumpy roads. The downside is that it does not have such a clean appearance.
You may find that you need to trim the vertical sides of the base slightly to get clearance for the screw heads. Careful use of a junior hacksaw and small file will sort that."
Here are pictures. You can see how I have trimmed the base on the plain latch to give room for the screw heads. The other latch has the secondary catch, but I have not got around to trimming the base and fitting it yet. Without the secondary catch, I find that they do tend to rattle a bit in bumpy conditions, hence my intention to upgrade.
If you were prepared to go to the trouble of modifying the mounting on the roof, you could reposition the screw holes to avoid the need to trim the base and you could also switch to the "concealed base" style. However, the part numbers I have suggested with "exposed base" are a much simpler job.
Thanks Jonathan
Or the originals http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/latches/2455547/
But the latches only serve to stop the panel flighing off in the case of an accident so not necessary for storeage purposes
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