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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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On my '76 'Vette, the hood release cable broke. Anyone know how to pop the hood?
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 03:58 AM
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Mine did same last year, I was able to reach my hand under the hood right in front of windshield drivers side and grab the cable and pull on it to release the hood. Hopefully there is some cable left for you to pull on. It runs across and attached to the width of the hood back under I'd guess 8" - 10" or so.

Good luck,

Loren

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