What am I Missing? 1991 Ford F-350 hood latch

[Doofy]

I am at Wits end, or maybe just Half-Wits end but I can't figure this out. 1991 Ford F-350: The hood won't latch and I can't tell if I'm missing a part of not.

I've spent hours on the internet and pouring through old Motors Manuals and can't find a single picture of the underside of the hood, to see what is supposed to be there. The latching part down by the radiator is fine.

Any photos or diagrams would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I think you are just missing some WD40? lol

 

[Doofy]

I think you are just missing some WD40? lol

I think I am missing the "Striker". That flat bar in the photo is springy and just helps pop the hood up when the hood release is pulled. I only see one hole up there to mount something else. Odd.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Did it work one day, and not the next or is there a "story"?

 

[Doofy]

Did it work one day, and not the next or is there a "story"?

It's on my plow truck. I bought it in 06 and it never has latched. I never thought much about it because the truck isn't registered or tagged for highway use. I was fixing small things and thought I would fix that too.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I would just go to a wrecker and get a new one. Or a couple of bolts in each front corner with large wing nuts.

 

[Doofy]

I would just go to a wrecker and get a new one. Or a couple of bolts in each front corner with large wing nuts.

If I knew what I was looking for, I would just make one. Nearest wrecking yard is 130 miles away. I guess I could find an online yard. Evidently, you can't buy a "new" one.

 

[Industrial Toys]

That thing is likely an assembly, stamped out and rivetted together. Never meant to be taken apart or serviced.

 

[Doofy]

That thing is likely an assembly, stamped out and rivetted together. Never meant to be taken apart or serviced.

You are probably right. Hoping for a photo to better understand what I am looking for. If not, maybe a hasp and a padlock.:shocked:

 

[Industrial Toys]

Workd for Mr. Bean.