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Hood latch on 82 broke

Posted: 6/6/07 4:07pm Message 1 of 5
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Waco, TX - USA
Joined: 6/6/2007
Posts: 14
Vette(s): 1982 Coupe; Black;
My hood latch only opened the left side of the hood today when I was trying to open the hood.  How can I getthe other side to open?


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Hood latch on 82 broke

Posted: 6/6/07 5:29pm Message 2 of 5
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Cramerton, NC - USA
Joined: 8/22/2006
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Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion
Bob, there have been several posts on this in the past 6 months or so.  Im including a link ot one of the posts that shows a neat tool to open the hood.  You use the tool by inserting through the plugged hole between the wiper trough and the engine bay and manipulating the latch or cable.  If you arent aware of the plugged holes, look in the wiper trough near the fenders, you will find them.  I've never had this problem so I cant give any first hand info but perhaps this link will help.


Hood latch on 82 broke

Posted: 6/6/07 6:18pm Message 3 of 5
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Waco, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 Coupe; Black;
Thanks!  I found the hole, punched out the plug and there in front was a little lever or something.  After I turned on the wipers and shut off the ignition switch so they would stay open, I used a screwdriver to push the lever and it opened right up.  It appears my release cable has finally bit the dirt.  I was reading a few minutes ago about new ones available.  Thanks for the help!


Hood latch on 82 broke

Posted: 6/6/07 6:19pm Message 4 of 5
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Waco, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 Coupe; Black;
By the way, your vette pictures are great!  Mine is black also.


Hood latch on 82 broke

Posted: 6/7/07 4:45am Message 5 of 5
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Cramerton, NC - USA
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Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion
Thanks for the compliment and glad you got your hood openThumbs%20Up.  Welcome to the forum


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