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Mar 2, 2003 | 02:10 PM

indy73

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need some hood latch help

The other day when I went to open my hood, the release cable broke. The problem is that it broke under the hood where it attaches to the mechanism. I tried to get to the cable that runs across from the right to left side, but couldn't get to it from the cowl. Does anyone have any ideas of how I might get this hood open?.......Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Mar 2, 2003 | 02:32 PM

Racer16k

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Re: need some hood latch help (indy73)

I don't know about all sharks, but on my 73 there is a hole in the cowl with a plug in it that is directly behind the latch mechanism. Supposedly you can push a metal rod though this hole and push on the latch to release it. I've never tried it, but it's what I've heard.

Mar 3, 2003 | 07:05 AM

guppie

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Re: need some hood latch help (indy73)

My 78 has the rubber plugs too. They are in the windshield wiper well directly in line with the catch. a long screwdriver (12") usually will do it I'm told

Mar 3, 2003 | 08:54 AM

Avette4me

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Re: need some hood latch help (indy73)

Hey indy73 - Welcome to the forum! Do a search on hood opening or similar. I know there was a post that gave a web location (from Zip, I believe) that described how to open your hood. Had photos and everything.

Mar 3, 2003 | 04:49 PM

NHvette

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Re: need some hood latch help (Avette4me)

I think it's in MID-AMERICA site - but I may be mistaken.
The early and late C3s are slightly different - but same idea: access
through hole in firewall - behind latch.

Good luck. :seeya

Mar 3, 2003 | 06:26 PM

goinbroke

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Re: need some hood latch help (NHvette)

That was a Mid -America sight. I had it in my bookmarks. Now when I go there it says " this page no longer available".

That was a good sight... pics and everything

[Modified by goinbroke, 6:23 PM 3/3/2003]

Mar 3, 2003 | 06:30 PM

Avette4me

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Re: need some hood latch help (goinbroke)

I'm not sure, but don't you have to be a member or something to get to it? I printed it out after seeing it so I'd have it. Perhaps a member can get you back in.