1959 Tbird hood won't stay closed

[dtaylo13]

I have recently purchased a 1959 Thunderbird convertible and my hood has a tendency to pop open. It has gotten worse and not it will not latch closed. Any suggestions? I have seen this issue a few other times on other Tbirds I was looking at, seems to be a common problem.

Thanks!

[Alan H. Tast]

Have you cleaned and lubricated the latches or the cable for it? Try doing that first.

[ICON 1956]

Did you check to see the hinge bolts are tighten ?

[RAVEN]

Try backing out latch stems to reduce locking preload. They may be to tight, not allowing full rap-a-round clamshell latch action.

OR

The locking stems are worn on underside and have a taper which allows lockstem to slip off/out of lock body.