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Emergency Hood Release Cable

Forum: C3 Electrical, Body and Interior

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Emergency Hood Release Cable

Posted: 9/19/08 8:44amMessage 11 of 16
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It took a trip to the body shop to get the hood open.  it wasn't the cable at all.  The pin was stuck in the hole and just wouldn't release on the driver's side only.  With the passenger side popped up, we were able to get it raised enough to get a tool in there and jiggle that pin to release.  There for a little while we thought we were going to have to unscrew the hood from the front supports so we could move it back and forth.

Of course we adjusted it to avoid future lockdown!! And I ordered the backup release cable.  I've got religion now.Thumbs%20Up
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Emergency Hood Release Cable

Posted: 9/19/08 8:47amMessage 12 of 16
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
SAME PROBLEM I HAD. BIT I HAD TO UNSCREW THE FRONT TO GET IT OPEN. gLAD YOU GOT !
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Emergency Hood Release Cable

Posted: 9/19/08 9:49amMessage 13 of 16
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Jim, I'm glad things worked out for you............religion is good........take care, LarryThumbs%20Up

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Emergency Hood Release Cable

Posted: 9/19/08 10:56amMessage 14 of 16
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Vette(s): 1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion
here is something I printed out and keep in the car with a tool to do the job
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Emergency Hood Release Cable

Posted: 9/19/08 2:39pmMessage 15 of 16
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Dorr, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
Just printed this Robert. Very good advise. I've heard of guy's going through this nightmare. I think I'll make sure my cables are healthy also.Thumbs%20Up

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Emergency Hood Release Cable

Posted: 9/20/08 9:06amMessage 16 of 16
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Vette(s): 74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
Thanks for the product link and the good advise....Thumbs%20Up

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74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split  bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
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