[Curahee]

Does anyone know if the C-7 hood can be opened another way if the cable breaks on the opening lever? There used to be a tool available that would do this on a C-4.

 

[Chip]

Not that I have seen.

 

[Curahee]

Looks like a good opportunity for some genius to develop something and make a million$.

 

[Z51Stingray]

Just hit something head-on, the hood should pop right open. LOL

 

[Chip]

For sure!

 

[mjw930]

I wasn't aware the hood cable breaking was an issue. I've owned over 100 cars and have never had a hood latch cable break.

Sounds like a solution in search of a problem to me.

 

[Kevin1106]

Been driving 20+ years... Never knew this was a problem.... I've never had one break.

 

[Curahee]

I wasn't aware the hood cable breaking was an issue. I've owned over 100 cars and have never had a hood latch cable break.

Sounds like a solution in search of a problem to me.

 

[U.S. Marine]

If I was to ever have a problem with it, I would let the techs at my dealership figure it out.

SF
Rick

 

[lakemg]

Actually, you just need to remove the engine/cradle then you can pop the hood from underneath. Just isn't a good option if you're in a hurry.

 

[Curahee]

 

[Derbo2]

I'm going with.......coat hanger?

 

[somethincreativ]

This has worked for me in the past. Did yours break?

 

[RCjr]

Car thief looking for info to boost the car?

 

[Curahee]

Administrator:
You have my permission to close this one.

 

[banjo]

It is a valid question, maybe a little premature. I've had my 1980 for 21 years and I have needed the alternative method of opening the hood twice. Both times I was glad that GM had provided a means of opening the hood, that is easy to access and doesn't damage the car in anyway, in the design of the car.

 

[LT1xL82]

Also happened to me on a C3.

 

[Jerry U]

Actually, you just need to remove the engine/cradle then you can pop the hood from underneath. Just isn't a good option if you're in a hurry.

Good idea, all you need to do to start is open the hood and…Ops!

 

[Curahee]

Administrator:
You have my permission to close this one.
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