Bonnet latch mechanism modification

So I came across this little picture and thought about giving it a go, but want to know if it's been done on here before or if it's a simple job?

Basically it's getting rid of the cable and turning it into a swallowtail kind of bonnet latch that pokes through the grill

This is the only picture I have, and it looks as if they've simply welded it on there, would this actually work? If you have any advise please let me know!
Second picture is a real one.

In theory, as long as your new piece of metal moves the relevant part of the mechanism in the same way that the cable would, then it should work.

I've just gone a got a real one! So no need to try making one now!

Hi I've modified mine

The first one is a US spec bonnet latch, seen alot of people modding em recently, looks easy tbh once you get a latch upside down.

Il just stick with my genuine US latch  

ive a spare latch if you want a cheap one to try on?

You've got a spare!!?? Would you sell it by any chance??  I almost had one from the U.S but it got shipped somewhere else! So close yet so far!

normal one to try modify cheap lol not a us one. i do have a us one but thats not for sale, its also mint haha

Does doing this mean anyone can open the bonnet though?

Haha kinda! But I doubt people who don't know it's there would even think of it!? Plus it's a cool little touch!

Until you come out one morning to find your bonnet open.