moondoggy200

For the 1974 C3 I was told that there is a tool for releasing the hood locks if the release cable breaks???? does this tool exist any body know.

1986coupe

Not sure if there is a tool for the C3. There are some videos on YouTube.

bluedawg

I put my car up on a lift and used a hook to grab the connector cable between the latches it released the hood, this occurred after installing a new hood.

scottyp99

that's it, I'm definitely getting hood pins!


Keep the shiny side up!
Scott

Mashman

There is a cable made that you can put in that will allow you to open the hood if the release doesn't work. Here is a link to one - http://www.volvette.com/AA75L.html . But it has to be put in before you have the problem.

For the earlier years you can remove the splash shield, lay on your back, and reach the release with your arm. I had to do this once, and found that I could only reach the tip of one finger on the release. Had my wife push down on the hood to release the pressure, and I was able to work the release. Some years have a cover in the wiper trough that can be removed, and a screwdirver can be used to work the release. Either way, there are plenty of threads here, and elsewhere on the net describing those procedures more completely.

My recommendation is after you get the hood opened, put in an emergency cable that you can reach from under the car.

Konkol1

On my '73, which will be the same for your '74, there is an access plug/hole just behind the latch in the wiper cove area. Mine had a black plastic plug in it. It's there so you can insert a bar in that hole and shove the latch forward to open the hood. I used a piece of (1/2"?) aluminum rebar that I had laying around. I used it as a drift before. I had to cut it a little shorter so it would fit into the hole and not hit the body/windshield.
Hope this helps.
Dale

Alan 71

Hi md2,
Perhaps this info will help you.
As you can see it's from a Chevrolet Service Bulletin.
To help you with the scale; the rod is a total of 15 1/2" long. The lower leg is 4 1/4" to the inside radius and the taped area is 5" long.
Regards,
Alan

marshal135

Alan,
Once again, I'm in awe.
I was always curious as to what precedure to follow for a snapped hood release cable?
And Presto, You have the Service Release from GM.
I am not worthy my friend.
Outstanding Contribution Again.
Thank you,
Marshal.

Mooser

I keep telling everyone that Alan has a time machine, (apparently it only goes back to 71) but no-one ever believes me
Mooser

Alan 71

Hi,
The credit for this one needs to go to the NCRS RESTORER magazine back in 1986.
Regards,
Alan

MotorHead

Once you get it open buy that hood release cable kit, I have it in my Vette