Quote Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter View Post
Not only did you save yourself a few bucks, and have a fun project, you didn't punch any extra holes in the hood: Hot Rod Leather "Why?" Hood Straps - Exterior Parts

Rather than the turn buckle thing, how about attaching a stainless Model A hood latch for a spring loaded mechanism that coincidentally goes with the car. It could go either way; fastened to the fender rail would hook a D ring at the bottom of the strap down leg, or, rig it with a D ring to the down leg and hook into the eye bolt arrangement.
Bob - I guess I almost copied Hot Rod Leather without knowing - those must be new as I do recall going to their site, but at least a year ago.

The hood latches (you picture '28-'29's) are a part of a look that I was trying to get away from as well, even had them mounted at one time in their normal location before paint, then sold the entire arrangement, plugged the 8 holes and plan eventually when (IF??) I install the hood sides to use Dzus quarter turn fasteners. I just don't like those latches even on a restoration.

My total cost, excluding shipping - is about $35 with the turnbuckles and SS lock nuts already on hand. The SS eye bolts that I want are about $13 each - but may have to wait until next fall.

The shouldered eye bolt - that has to stay. It replaces a fender to frame bolt so about all I can do is try to find something to replace the turnbuckle which works, but there is probably a better choice - eventually