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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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The hood latch on the passenger side of my '82 doesn't release. The drivers side releases ok. I read on this forum about taking the side vent openings off from the fender and running my arm up into the hood latch area. Is there anything on the passenger side that will prevent me from reaching the latch area? Thanks from way2low
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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You shouldn't be starting new threads asking the same question you asked about an hour ago.

Give it a little time, it will get answered.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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I changed the subject "title" from my earlier post to get more exposure to my problem. I'm sure there is an answer out there for me.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by way2low
The hood latch on the passenger side of my '82 doesn't release. The drivers side releases ok. I read on this forum about taking the side vent openings off from the fender and running my arm up into the hood latch area. Is there anything on the passenger side that will prevent me from reaching the latch area? Thanks from way2low

The A/C box will get in your way. On an '82, just pop the hole plugs out of the wiper trough wall, so you can stick a screw driver through, and pop the latch with it.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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Ok. I will sure give it a try this weekend. Thanks for your help on this.
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