[C2] Replacement 1964 hood release cable
07-18-2018, 09:34 AM
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Melting Slicks
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Replacement 1964 hood release cable
My hood release cable broke at the barrel nut position, fortunately with the hood off. All I have found is the complete assembly and of course I have factory air so it is the more expensive item. Does anyone here know a source for a replacement cable and correct handle. Thank you in advance.
07-18-2018, 09:39 AM
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Race Director
LICS, Zip, Paragon, and Corvette Central all should have what you need.
Larry
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07-19-2018, 06:40 AM
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i did not have replace handle or original wire. You do not need a lot of old cable sticking out
jack
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07-19-2018, 08:11 AM
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Hi Dave, you can fix it. Depending on how much cable wire is left sticking out from cable case. I bought some same thickness wire as cable and used a double cable stop. Broken wire in one end, new 2 “ extension in other end, tighten set screws and your back in business. I will post pictures when I go out to car.
i did not have replace handle or original wire. You do not need a lot of old cable sticking out
jack
07-19-2018, 08:18 AM
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Hi Dave, you can fix it. Depending on how much cable wire is left sticking out from cable case. I bought some same thickness wire as cable and used a double cable stop. Broken wire in one end, new 2 “ extension in other end, tighten set screws and your back in business. I will post pictures when I go out to car.
i did not have replace handle or original wire. You do not need a lot of old cable sticking out
jack
Jack - I've learned to cut off those plastic zip tie ends as close to the little clamp as possible - those long ends can be unbelievably sharp sometimes. I've been working on a car and discovered blood running down my forearm and it was because one of those damn things had scraped me good...
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07-19-2018, 09:29 PM
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