68 Hood Release Cable Snapped!
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68 Hood Release Cable Snapped!
I'm stuck! My hood cable snapped when I tried to open the hood on my '68. I got under the car to reach up and release it manually, but it didn't seem to work. I can barely reach the rocker assembly, but I am able to pivot it back and forth. However, the hood is not popping up. I've guys with 70-72s removing the side grill, but the gills on the '68 aren't big enough for my hands. Any suggestions? I need to change the oil, but I need to fix this first.
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Looks like a great theory, but I need them to show how to get a screw driver in the wiper well. That's a tight fit! I'm assuming my cross over wire may be show too. I couldn't recall if there were two release points or not. Ug! I've definitely learned my lesson. Thanks for the refernce. I'll keep tring... Any other ideas?
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Got it! When in doubt use more force! I wasn't pushing the release lever hard enough. I still don't know about the screw driver theory, but the hood is open! You never realize how much you miss the engine block until you can't see it! Cheers!
