Ensure proper hood retention and factory-correct safety with this Hood Safety Catch Assembly, developed and manufactured by Auto Metal Direct (AMD) for 1981–1991 Chevy and GMC Squarebody trucks and SUVs. This critical component acts as the secondary hood latch, preventing the hood from opening unexpectedly if the primary latch is released.
Designed as an OE-style replacement, this hood safety catch assembly features the correct geometry, spring tension, and mounting points to restore original functionality and fit. Whether you’re replacing a worn, damaged, or missing original, this AMD reproduction provides dependable performance and peace of mind while maintaining a clean, factory-correct engine bay appearance.
Built with durability in mind, this assembly is ideal for daily drivers, restorations, and full rebuilds where safety and authenticity matter.
Auto Metal Direct is a team of true car guys with years of experience in sheet metal reproduction, car restoration and paint/body work. We believe that quality is not subjective! Our mission is to provide the best customer experience for the Ford, Mopar and GM classic car markets - both in products and in service.
Our panels are made from proper gauge steel and include all correct-as-original clips, tabs, flanges, bends and seams. Each time a prototype body panel comes off of a new tooling, we test fit it on a car. The marked up prototype is then used to change and improve the tools, and a new prototype is produced. This procedure might be repeated multiple times but, once the part is finally approved, you can be assured of a quality part.
| Make | Model | Years |
| Chevrolet | Blazer | 1987 - 1991 |
| Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 1981 - 1986 |
| Chevrolet | C10 | 1981 - 1986 |
| Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 1981 - 1986 |
| Chevrolet | C20 | 1981 - 1987 |
| Chevrolet | C30 | 1981 - 1986 |
| Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 1981 - 1986 |
| Chevrolet | K10 | 1981 - 1986 |
| Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | 1981 - 1986 |
| Chevrolet | K20 | 1981 - 1986 |
| Chevrolet | K30 | 1981 - 1986 |
| Chevrolet | K5 Blazer | 1981 - 1986 |
| Chevrolet | S10 Blazer | 1983 - 1986 |
| Chevrolet | Suburban | 1987 - 1991 |
| GMC | C1500 Suburban | 1981 - 1986 |
| GMC | C1500 | 1981 - 1986 |
| GMC | C2500 Suburban | 1981 - 1986 |
| GMC | C2500 | 1981 - 1986 |
| GMC | C3500 | 1981 - 1991 |
| GMC | Jimmy | 1981 - 1991 |
| GMC | K1500 Suburban | 1981 - 1986 |
| GMC | K1500 | 1981 - 1986 |
| GMC | K2500 Suburban | 1981 - 1986 |
| GMC | K2500 | 1981 - 1986 |
| GMC | K3500 | 1981 - 1991 |
| GMC | R1500 Suburban | 1987 - 1991 |
| GMC | R2500 Suburban | 1987 - 1991 |
| GMC | V1500 Suburban | 1987 - 1991 |
| GMC | V2500 Suburban | 1987 - 1991 |
| Brand | AMD |
| Weight | 2 lbs |
