1975 hood cable

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Posted: 5/8/07 10:17am Message 1 of 9

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hillbilly

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Chipley, FL - USA

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Vette(s): 1975 c3 coupe yellow

I can't get my hood to pop,anyone got an idea how to get it open with out destroying it?

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Posted: 5/8/07 10:45am Message 2 of 9

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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

Welcome to C3VR!!!
Try THIS thread to see if there is a solution that fits you! There are several threads on broken hood release cables/stuck hoods. Hope one of these helps!

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1975 hood cable

Posted: 5/8/07 12:00pm Message 3 of 9

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Okie Dude

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Vette(s): 1980 Black L48 T-Tops

Hillbilly;

If not, or if your situation is unique, let us know. In fact, either way if you find one and get it open or if you don't and need more help let us know.

Oh yeah, and welcome to the site!

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Posted: 5/9/07 1:45pm Message 4 of 9

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Musicman

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My hood release works with a lot of effort. Would some graphite on the cable help or is it just better to replace the whole cable and related parts? This is on a 75 Coupe.

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Posted: 5/11/07 3:20pm Message 5 of 9

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Autom8r

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Lube all the moving parts of the release mechanism, then go down to your local GM dealer and get a new cable. The aftermarket pieces aren't worth the trouble to install. (voice of experience)

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Posted: 5/11/07 4:07pm Message 6 of 9

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Vette(s): 1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c

there was another thread on this besides the one joel mentioned. if i find it i will post where it is.

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Posted: 5/11/07 4:23pm Message 7 of 9

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eddie20875

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Vette(s): 1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c

found another. if you go to general discussion forum and look for the thread "HOLE IN ONE" there are a few suggestions that you can try. one was on a 78 and may work on your 75. ley us know what you come up with as i know it will help me out with my 75 if anything happens.

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