Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Morgan Three Wheeler & Super 3 Vintage bonnet catches or not?

Mine came with the Vintage latches but you can see where the dzus fittings were to be located and they are in different locations, or maybe I am lookig at the wrong plugs in the cowl.

Vintage latches look great and are located at a different points to the dzus fasteners meaning you can have both.

Why would you need both?

If they’re fitted/installed but not jig positioned & drilled they may jump open as the position of the bonnet holding lug is absolutely vital to providing the correct hook tension. The chassis and hook when driving twist & move slightly differently to the bonnet hence the more security & attachment the better.

Factory fitted is the way to go but belt n braces for me is better - I don’t loose that much time with the dzus either - we used them on Navy aircraft too.

Yes, if the vintage latches are not fitted properly they not only will allow the bonnet to wander about on the cowl. I have factory installed latches and i feel one of them is a bit off and in the first 1k miles the rubber bumper part broke off and i had to replace the latch.

Thanks for the information. Think I’ll just add the springs on the fasteners and call it good.

I bet they are more secures and for sure less likely for curious fingers to manipulate.

The latches are standard Holden parts

https://www.holden.co.uk/p/bonnet_catch_and_hook

Morgan dealers have the dimensions/locations for the fitment