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Restored OEM Hood Latch Assembly – 1979 Jeep Wagoneer, Cherokee & J-Truck – Pig Nose Grille
Restore the factory hood latch and release system on your 1979 Full-Size Jeep with this professionally restored original hood latch assembly for Pig Nose grille applications.
This original OEM Jeep hood latch assembly has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected and professionally restored, then finished in durable black powder coat for long-lasting protection. The assembly includes the connecting rod, hood latch mechanisms, springs, associated hardware and the correct manual hood release handle used with this configuration.
The separate release handle mounts at the front latch/grille-support area and operates the hood latch mechanism from behind the grille. AMC factory service documentation specifically identifies this hood release handle and latch arrangement on 1979 Wagoneer, Cherokee and Truck models.
Features:
Original OEM Jeep hood latch assembly
Professionally restored
Durable black powder-coated finish
Includes connecting rod and hood latch mechanisms
Includes springs and associated hardware
Includes separate manual hood release handle
Correct configuration for 1979 Pig Nose grille applications
Fits 1979 Jeep Wagoneer, Cherokee and J-Truck models with the corresponding factory front-end configuration
Restored and assembled in-house by Jeep Heritage
Free ground shipping within the USA.
Important Fitment Note: This assembly is intended for 1979 Full-Size Jeep models equipped with the corresponding Pig Nose grille and manual hood-release configuration. Grille conversions and front-end swaps are common on classic FSJs, so we recommend comparing your existing latch and release configuration before ordering.
Restore the factory hood latch and release system on your 1979 Full-Size Jeep with this professionally restored original hood latch assembly for Pig Nose grille applications.
This original OEM Jeep hood latch assembly has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected and professionally restored, then finished in durable black powder coat for long-lasting protection. The assembly includes the connecting rod, hood latch mechanisms, springs, associated hardware and the correct manual hood release handle used with this configuration.
The separate release handle mounts at the front latch/grille-support area and operates the hood latch mechanism from behind the grille. AMC factory service documentation specifically identifies this hood release handle and latch arrangement on 1979 Wagoneer, Cherokee and Truck models.
Features:
Original OEM Jeep hood latch assembly
Professionally restored
Durable black powder-coated finish
Includes connecting rod and hood latch mechanisms
Includes springs and associated hardware
Includes separate manual hood release handle
Correct configuration for 1979 Pig Nose grille applications
Fits 1979 Jeep Wagoneer, Cherokee and J-Truck models with the corresponding factory front-end configuration
Restored and assembled in-house by Jeep Heritage
Free ground shipping within the USA.
Important Fitment Note: This assembly is intended for 1979 Full-Size Jeep models equipped with the corresponding Pig Nose grille and manual hood-release configuration. Grille conversions and front-end swaps are common on classic FSJs, so we recommend comparing your existing latch and release configuration before ordering.