How about this one ... new .. in the States .. check suitability for a Mustang but it has a C9AZ XXXX part number? Only $25 US and postage probably on another $25? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Old-1969-Ford-hood-latch-assembly-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem517f77425fQQitemZ350030873183QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories