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08-30-2020
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Roof storage pod latches
What are these latches called and where can I find replacements? The thought of a failure driving down the road and having the lid of the pod ripped off and sailing across the highway is no bueno.
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 Thomas Atencio Littleton, Colorado 1988 FC35 
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I replaced mine last year. Got them at the localTrue Value hardware. I also put a nut & bolt through them ( where a padlock would go ) so they can't open while driving. Don't want to deal with padlocks being out in the weather.
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Fred Penney Boston, Massachusetts 1987FC35SB "Lobster Inn" 2015 Jeep Wrangler Toad
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Nice, I thought you took a pic of our roof storage pod latches there for a minute. Ours are scary looking too. Thanks Captain Fred.
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Dana (The Wanderer, Builder, Restorer)  Tony (The Grumpy Mechanic)  Lee County, Florida 1983 FC35 3208T "Gen X Express"  1991 Toyota 4Runner TOAD or 1980 Camaro TOAD danahcks@aol.com
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08-30-2020
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Napa and auto part stores sell inexpensive rubber hood latches that work well.
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Martin Sparkes Agassiz, B.C. 1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge FC Side Bath Cummins ISM and RTO16913
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I think stainless latches like these would be a good replacement:
https://www.amazon.com/Cabinet-Boxes...805197&sr=8-12
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 Jeff LoGiudice Jeff@GinosGarageUSA.com Temple Terrace, Florida 1984 Bluebird PT40 #F063411 6V92TA & MT654CR & 1986 MCI 102A3 6V92TA & HT740 (Sold) YouTube-Gino's Garage https://www.youtube.com/user/xjrjeff http://www.bbirdmaps.com/index.cfm #460
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I always thought the "butterfly"/"twist to latch" fasteners would look nice. Available zinc coated; powder coated and stainless. Image is from McMaster-Carr but they're available in lots of styles/sizes from many sources.
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Jim Beeson 2004 M380 SS Westerville, OH hexspeed@aol.com Phone # in Member Profile
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Yes Dana, that could have been a picture of ours as well. Those are the original rooftop containers that were put on the bus.
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Fred Penney Boston, Massachusetts 1987FC35SB "Lobster Inn" 2015 Jeep Wrangler Toad
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