Jack Wheeler 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2018 Not sure exactly what this hood latch bracket is called, for a 1969 Mustang Mach1. When I removed the entire hood latch assembly is came out as an assembly of 3 pieces. First is the hood latch itself, including the lever you move to release the hood. Second is the largest piece of the 3, to which the hood latch (mentioned above) is attached. This piece attaches to the top of the radiator mounting plate, and at the bottom is attached to the center bottom of the front valence. And finally, the piece I am looking for is a third bracket in this assembly. It connects the large bracket (noted above) to the front grill surround and front valence. So, with all that said, I hope you can understand what I am looking for. I've also attached a couple of pictures. As you will see in the pictures, my piece is pretty badly bent. Two of the pictures are of the bracket I need, and the third picture is of the complete, 3 piece, hood latch assembly (as described above) so you can see how it all fits together. I'm afraid I may have gotten a little wordy. I'm interested in either a good straight used panel, or leads where I might find a new one (and what is this thing called?) Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted May 5, 2018 It's a front grille support. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted May 5, 2018 What year is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbyshelby 52 Report post Posted May 6, 2018 I believe I have a nice spare grille support for your 69 in a cache of parts I bought. I will check tomorrow when I go to the parts. If it’s nice , it’d be $30 plus the ride. Somebody else may come along with a cheaper one if you wait it out though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralt962 11 Report post Posted May 7, 2018 NPD has them 8182-1A $50. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites