HELP appreciated: Hood release cable broken on C3

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Oct 6, 2011 | 08:53 AM

lambotom

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HELP appreciated: Hood release cable broken on C3

HI all,
The front hood (bonnet) release cable broke (or got loose) and came all the way out on my 1971 LS5 454 convertible. Any suggestions on how I can get the hood to open again? thanks!
Tom

Oct 6, 2011 | 09:40 AM

MelWff

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If you do an advanced search using 'broken hood cable' in the C3 forums you will find this and other links

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ase-cable.html

Oct 6, 2011 | 12:54 PM

John 65

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That notch thats formed in the hood, its in line with the latch. GM had to put it there for a reason. Grab a screwdriver, go easy, and see if you can pop it. Good luck.

Oct 6, 2011 | 01:56 PM

1970LS5

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When I had a similar problem with my 1970 coupe, I removed the fender grille and had complete access to the latch release mechanism. Simply reach up and release the latch.
Gene

Oct 6, 2011 | 03:11 PM

MIKE80

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http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette?frame=1.3852

Good luck!

Oct 7, 2011 | 02:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970LS5

When I had a similar problem with my 1970 coupe, I removed the fender grille and had complete access to the latch release mechanism. Simply reach up and release the latch.
Gene

When it comes to broken cables the 70-72 Vettes are the ultimate Vette as the side grille makes this task pretty easy!

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