C2 1963-1964 Corvette Female Hood Latches W/Release Cable - Left

Bring back authentic hood operation on your 1963–1964 Corvette with this Left-Side Female Hood Latch featuring a built-in release cable. This precise reproduction mirrors the original C2 hardware, restoring secure hood locking and a reliable inside-release experience for a restoration that looks and feels factory-correct.

This firewall/cowl-mounted latch is designed to live where the factory hood latch lives, and it works in concert with the Corvette’s hood release system. A single release cable runs across the firewall to connect the left and right latches, so pulling the interior hood handle releases both latches simultaneously. The result is a smooth, one-motion hood opening and a securely latched hood during daily driving or concours-quality restorations.

Key benefits

• OEM-style reproduction that matches factory fit, finish, and operation for 1963–1964 Chevrolet Corvette (C2).
• Left-hand/driver side latch with the included release cable for authentic, latch-to-latch operation.
• Direct replacement for worn, corroded, or damaged hood latch components, preserving hood alignment and safe operation.
• Firewall-mounted design aligns with factory architecture, ensuring compatibility with the original hood release path.
• Installation ease — the included release cable simplifies setup and helps ensure proper function of the hood latch system during restoration or repair.

Compatibility & installation highlights

• Fitment: 1963–1964 Chevrolet Corvette (C2).
• Position: Left-hand (driver side) female hood latch.
• Application: Firewall-mounted hood latch assembly designed to work with the Corvette’s interior hood release system.
• Includes: Hood release cable for latch-to-latch operation across the firewall.
• Design: OEM-style reproduction that faithfully replicates the original latch configuration.

Who this is for

• Classic Corvette enthusiasts restoring a C2 to period-correct specifications.
• Owners tackling engine bay repairs where hood latch hardware has degraded or failed.
• Builders aiming for authentic hood operation and secure alignment during color-matching and detailing sessions.

Practical guidance for best results

When installing, ensure the latch sits square and aligned with the opposite side so the hood closes evenly across the gap. Route and tension the release cable so that pulling the interior hood handle releases both latches in unison. Periodic inspection of the latch pivots and cable path will help maintain reliable operation and hood security over time.

Designed to restore the original feel and reliability of the C2 Corvette hood system, this left-side hood latch with release cable is an essential component for authentic restoration projects, engine bay accuracy, and dependable daily driving alike.