86 hood latch release
Drifting
Joined: Nov 1999
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From: St. Paul MN
Yep, hopefully you can grab each cable and pull with a good pliers to get the hood open. You can get a replacement handle from one of the parts restoration places, Mid America, Corvette Central, etc....
Pro
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Hamilton Ontario
When you do get it open---install a set of emergency cables for the next time. Simple install and easy to use.
see link http://www3.sympatico.ca/tlavier/hoo...tructions.html
see link http://www3.sympatico.ca/tlavier/hoo...tructions.html
Last edited by raiderz; Jan 21, 2011 at 03:23 PM.
Le Mans Master
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I bought a complete kit , including upgraded springs, new in the box , from corvette recycling for $49 bucks. The stock springs are, in my opinion, the reason for so many problems with these hood release issues. After installing the new ,upgraded springs , and using them for a few months, I got rid of the "emergency" release cables that I made. They are just that reliable.
Pro
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From: Hamilton Ontario
Install Instruction and Pics
Last edited by raiderz; Jan 21, 2011 at 03:23 PM.
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Good luck
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5th Gear
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I bought a complete kit , including upgraded springs, new in the box , from corvette recycling for $49 bucks. The stock springs are, in my opinion, the reason for so many problems with these hood release issues. After installing the new ,upgraded springs , and using them for a few months, I got rid of the "emergency" release cables that I made. They are just that reliable.
Le Mans Master
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yes it did , and I seem like I'm selling them , but I'm not, after fighting , adjusting ,greasing , and just generaly being agravated by the stock parts, this was the best thing I've bought. you wont be sorry
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5th Gear
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It turns out that the release handle was not broken at all. The pin/shaft that goes through the release assembly that the handle itself rotates around had worked its way out after years of use. All I had to do was remove the housing and reassemble everything. As far as initially getting the hood open again, all it took was a yank on the cables...no pliers needed. Thanks to all for the great information.
