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Old 02-09-2011, 09:23 PM
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The hood release cable on my 1975 Corvette Coupe broke. I'd appreciate any suggestions anyone has.
Old 02-09-2011, 09:43 PM
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This thread demonstrates how to deal with a broken hood-release cable. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ght=hood+latch

There is also information for installing a backup cable that can be accessed from under the car.

Good luck.
Old 02-09-2011, 10:47 PM
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mine wouldnt release on the pass side. after i got it to release i found everything intack i noticed the plastic holding the cable running between latches was split and the wire had worked it way thru the split
. when the release was pulled the wire just popped thru.

couple months later buddy up street ran into the same problem.

something fellow members should check next time u pop the hood.
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Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!
Old 02-10-2011, 08:40 PM
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...uck-hoods.html


Once you get the hood open, this post shows how to fabricate a "just-in-case" release. Which reminds me, I intend to make one of these.

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