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Topic: Hood latch xover cable

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Hood latch xover cable

Posted: 5/29/07 5:28am Message 1 of 7
BigJohn233
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Hey Guys!  Seen a few threads on hood latch mech's and one of them mentioned buying only OEM GM cable.  I can't seem to find a Chevy parts house that carries these cables anymore.  Most responses said it was a "No longer carried item".  I know Ecklers has the aftermarket version but can anyone lead me to the OEM?  Thanks!  Smile


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Hood latch xover cable

Posted: 5/29/07 6:54am Message 2 of 7
SilverStreak
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary model. Original L82 engine, 700r4 trans, edelbrock intake, thorly headers, rack&pinion steering, mono rear and front spring, MSD 6A box
I just bought one last week from the locale Chevy dealer.  They had to order it. It took 24hours to receive.  They are still making them.  Who ever said they are not available are wrong.  Try a different Chevy dealer.


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Hood latch xover cable

Posted: 5/29/07 10:18am Message 3 of 7
mkapp7879
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The cable part no. is 473284. Like posted above it is still available but probably not stocked. If nothing else, check out GMPartsDirect.com. Listed for $26.51 but their shipping can be high.


Hood latch xover cable

Posted: 5/29/07 10:42am Message 4 of 7
SilverStreak
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary model. Original L82 engine, 700r4 trans, edelbrock intake, thorly headers, rack&pinion steering, mono rear and front spring, MSD 6A box
My cable part #473284 as listed above cost me $43.21 plus tax. Twice what I would have paid for an after market one but well worth the extra,  It fit perfectly.


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Posted: 5/29/07 11:41am Message 5 of 7
VetteSpecialties
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At Corvette Specialties, we carry the GM cables.  I just saw some new ones come in this morning, in GM wrappers.  If you can't find them, call us a 763-784-8577, or e-mail parts@corvettespecialties.com


Hood latch xover cable

Posted: 5/29/07 12:48pm Message 6 of 7
Eddie 70
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Vette(s): 1970 Vert Both Tops Kiesler 5 Speed Steeroids Rack and Pinion Stayfast Convertible Top
Its been a while but I saw where someone was using a cable from Lokar. It looked pretty good. Let me see if I can dig up the pic and I will add the link to it here. 


Hood latch xover cable

Posted: 5/29/07 12:56pm Message 7 of 7
Eddie 70
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Here is the link to the Lokar hood cable. Looks really nice in this car. The building is calling it "Frankensport".

http://www.vettetech.com/projects/c3gs/finalprep/c3gs051807c.jpg



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