1953-1956 Ford F-100 Hood Latch - Altman Easy Hood Latch™
Altman Easy Hood Latch - 1953-56 Ford F-100

1953-1956 Ford F-100 Hood Latch - Altman Easy Hood Latch™

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Part Number: AEHL-FT5356

Fits: 1953–1956 Ford F-100 Trucks

Compatible with 1953, 1954, 1955, and 1956 Ford F-100 models.

The Altman Easy Hood Latch™ is a vehicle-specific, bolt-on hood latching system designed to replace the factory hood latch mechanism with a modern rotary claw design.

This system installs directly into the factory radiator support, requiring no permanent modifications such as cutting, welding, or drilling.

By adapting the proven Altman Easy Latch™ rotary claw technology to the hood, this kit allows your hood to close smoothly and securely with minimal effort, eliminating the need for slamming.

All components are zinc plated for corrosion resistance and can be left as-is for a clean, rust-free appearance or painted to match your radiator support.

Each kit includes everything needed for installation: latch assembly, striker assembly, mounting plates, hardware, and detailed instructions.

The result is a smoother, more controlled, and more secure hood closing experience that matches the feel of modern vehicles.

Common Problems

  • Hood requires excessive force or slamming to close
  • Inconsistent or unreliable hood latching
  • Misalignment between hood and latch components
  • Wear and fatigue on original latch hardware
  • Concern about hood safety at speed

Solution: Upgrade to the Altman Easy Hood Latch — a modern rotary claw system that provides smooth, secure, and consistent hood closure without slamming.

Key Features

  • Vehicle-specific bolt-on design
  • Installs in factory radiator support location
  • Rotary claw latch mechanism
  • Smooth, low-effort hood closing
  • Zinc-plated components for corrosion resistance
  • Paintable finish to match engine bay
  • Includes all required hardware and mounting components

Important Fitment & Installation Notes

Direct Fit Application: Designed specifically for 1953–56 Ford F-100 trucks. No modification to the radiator support is required.

Hood Compatibility: Works with factory-style hood configurations and is designed to properly align with the stock hood structure.

Finish: Components are zinc plated and may be painted to match your radiator support or engine bay.

Installation

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