DOes anyone know where I can get a replacement hood release cable for an '81? I need the cable that is under the hood and goes from the driver side to the passenger side, not the one inside the car with the handle.

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Mid America shows to have it in stock, $30, part # 609-529 


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Joel Adams
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"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"

I need to find another source. They are claiming that I didn't pay for a cover in 2009. My wife bought it for ma as a Christmas gift and paid for it with here own credit card - I had nothing to do with it (except recieving it as a gift).

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Riks Corvette parts is showing one that is USA made, part number HOD 132 for $29.95. Great people to do business with and handle quality parts, and in addition, they are a forum sponsor.
www.riksvet.com     Toll Free Order Line:      1-888-RIKS-VET (1-888-745-7838)

Thanks for the tip.  Going to check it out now. I always prefer to buy "Made in The USA," and especially from a sponsor.

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I actually tried to get on Rik's site this morning, but I never could connect, so I went to Mid Am...

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Joel Adams
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I bought the part i needed this afternoon - from Rik's.  Thanks all!

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Over the years, I have had many C-3's and have had more than one broken hood release cable.  After the second one, I have since ALWAYS installed a second one which hangs down immediately below the left hood release.  Since I know where it is, if something goes wrong, I can get my hood open every time.  Good insurance and only my 2 cents.

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I was thinking abot that and it's definitely worthy of serios consideration. I was contmeplating what I would have to go through if the cable were to break with the hood closed. How would I get it opened!?

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I have never had a cable to break but after reading all the posts here and on other forums (none of which compare to C3VR) I also made and installed emergency cables.  Mine hang down on each side and are cable tied where I can reach them if needed.  Unless you specifically look for the cables you will never notice them.  Some of the corvette part suppliers are selling emergency kits but I made mine from inexpensive stainless cables from a bicycle shop.  This POST has information on opening the hood if the cable should break with the hood closed.