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Just thought that I'd toss this out there again for those that may have not seen it prior. Last night went to open the hood and the driver's side latch hung up and would not release. Investigating the best methods to correct the issue, I found everything from the simple pre-installed emergency release cables (that's on the to-do list) to holes cut though the top I tried the 3/16" rod, about 32" long with a 1" 90 bend on the end, open the drivers door and slide on down the latch bracket, over to the release mechanism and within 30 seconds it was open. Actual holes thru the hood
You can make emergency hood release cables from just about any heavy wire as long as it's fastened securely to the latch release. In my first C4 I used baling wire, wrapped it a few times for strength and durability, it worked fine.
Like the above photos, I learned from the forum also.
Got my cable ( Salt water steel leader line) & crimp connectors from Bass-Pro in the fishing dept. Made sleeves and pull handle from Windex bottle tubing and other plastic tubing I had laying around.
Like the above photos, I learned from the forum also.
Got my cable ( Salt water steel leader line) & crimp connectors from Bass-Pro in the fishing dept. Made sleeves and pull handle from Windex bottle tubing and other plastic tubing I had laying around.
I noticed that your cable seems to be attached to the spring clip that the original hood release cable is attached to. That would be alright unless the spring clip breaks which is what happened to me. My cables are now attached directly to the hood release lever behind the spring clip. Just something to think about.
I noticed that your cable seems to be attached to the spring clip that the original hood release cable is attached to. That would be alright unless the spring clip breaks which is what happened to me. My cables are now attached directly to the hood release lever behind the spring clip. Just something to think about.
Can you shoot a pic, I'm having trouble understanding where ?? I still need to install a set and might as well do it once.
Thanks Man ! local ace had the cable aka wire rope I bought 1/16"
3/32 is too thick
Nicely done. Just curious, have you tested these yet? I'm wondering if the crimp ferrules will bottom out against the side wall of the latch bracket before the lever moves far enough to release the latch.
Funny I should come in and read this, as I literally just walked in from the garage after having just noting the above a real life co winky dink
a re-work may be in order there is in fact an issue with the ferrule hanging up
p.s. you speak as if you have direct knowledge of my short commings regarding this matter
No, I can't speak from personal experience. This is, in fact, a mod that I've been intending to attend to, but still have yet to actually get done. I was just admiring the workmanship on this one, and noticed that it looked as though the cable would have rather limited travel before the ferrule would contact the bracket. It left me wondering if it would move the lever far enough to release the latch.
Time to get this done on mine now, before I need it...
after i purchased the wire at crimps at lowes i couldnt get the hood opened, had a vision from corvette heaven to release the hood, i pulled half on the curb and half not twisting the body enough an the hood popped, then the cables where installed been great ever since
after i purchased the wire at crimps at lowes i couldnt get the hood opened, had a vision from corvette heaven to release the hood, i pulled half on the curb and half not twisting the body enough an the hood popped, then the cables where installed been great ever since
Ahhhhh I've been reading all the way down to see if anyone mentioned this. Over the years I've used the drive on the curb method with my 95 several times and it worked great.... but it was because my hood latch pins had become misaligned over time. Once I had the pins and latches realigned I never had the problem again.
It works great but not for the guy whose cable does break.
11-05-2015, 01:12 PM
95 Stuck Hood, Easy Release
I tried the 3/16" rod, about 32" long with a 1" 90 bend on the end, open the drivers door and slide on down the latch bracket, over to the release mechanism and within 30 seconds it was open. 
Actual holes thru the hood 
good eye. 
No, I can't speak from personal experience. This is, in fact, a mod that I've been intending to attend to, but still have yet to actually get done. I was just admiring the workmanship on this one, and noticed that it looked as though the cable would have rather limited travel before the ferrule would contact the bracket. It left me wondering if it would move the lever far enough to release the latch. 
