Hood release…
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Le Mans Master
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From: Tuttle OK
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Hood release…
4 or 5 years ago, the cable snapped on my hood. While there are a few decent methods of opening it, varying from a screwdriver through the firewall to a 12 pack and a sledge hammer, they are all a pain in the azz that I didn’t really want to do if I was presented with the task ever again.
Well, I was presented said task today. After 4 or 5 years of proven testing (OK, one test in 4 or 5 years), I am proud to say that my idea back then is a success. I opened my hood in about 3 nano seconds, so I’d thought I pass this on.
When my last cable busted, I cut it and ran an “emergency disconnect” down both sides using the remaining pieces. They are nearly invisible and worked well. I think the pic explains it…
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Hope this helps someone use the next 12 pack for something other than sledge hammering their hood open.
Disclaimer – if someone else already posted this, sorry, I missed that one. I miss a lot of ‘em.
Well, I was presented said task today. After 4 or 5 years of proven testing (OK, one test in 4 or 5 years), I am proud to say that my idea back then is a success. I opened my hood in about 3 nano seconds, so I’d thought I pass this on.
When my last cable busted, I cut it and ran an “emergency disconnect” down both sides using the remaining pieces. They are nearly invisible and worked well. I think the pic explains it…
Click to enlarge
Hope this helps someone use the next 12 pack for something other than sledge hammering their hood open.
Disclaimer – if someone else already posted this, sorry, I missed that one. I miss a lot of ‘em.
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From: Arlington Virginia
4 or 5 years ago, the cable snapped on my hood. While there are a few decent methods of opening it, varying from a screwdriver through the firewall to a 12 pack and a sledge hammer, they are all a pain in the azz that I didn’t really want to do if I was presented with the task ever again.
Well, I was presented said task today. After 4 or 5 years of proven testing (OK, one test in 4 or 5 years), I am proud to say that my idea back then is a success. I opened my hood in about 3 nano seconds, so I’d thought I pass this on.
When my last cable busted, I cut it and ran an “emergency disconnect” down both sides using the remaining pieces. They are nearly invisible and worked well. I think the pic explains it…
Click to enlarge
Hope this helps someone use the next 12 pack for something other than sledge hammering their hood open.
Disclaimer – if someone else already posted this, sorry, I missed that one. I miss a lot of ‘em.
Well, I was presented said task today. After 4 or 5 years of proven testing (OK, one test in 4 or 5 years), I am proud to say that my idea back then is a success. I opened my hood in about 3 nano seconds, so I’d thought I pass this on.
When my last cable busted, I cut it and ran an “emergency disconnect” down both sides using the remaining pieces. They are nearly invisible and worked well. I think the pic explains it…
Click to enlarge
Hope this helps someone use the next 12 pack for something other than sledge hammering their hood open.
Disclaimer – if someone else already posted this, sorry, I missed that one. I miss a lot of ‘em.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Tuttle OK
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it isn't attached anywhere. both sides hang about frame level right against the firewall for several years now. i just felt under , grabbbed about 2" and pulled.
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I just ran into this situation with the hood release cable coming off on my 1970 model last weekend. I couldn't find the hole in the firewall to stick a long screwdriver in that everyone mentions. Having a L88 hood scoop, I stuck my hand inside (barely), but this method will ONLY release the passenger-side latch. Ultimately, all I did was remove the driver-side fender louver/vent, reached up, and pulled the latch mechanism. Easy! And all within 60 seconds.