ddevious1

Hey,

Is there a way to open the hood with the hood cable broken at the front drivers side latch. I can reach up from the bottom and get the passenger side released but not the drivers. Whats the method to solve this frustrating problem??
Thanks Kevin

Bill Baird

You don't say what year car you have. When the hood release cable on my 75 broke, I was able to reach the driver's side latch from underneath. It took some studying of the AIM and a strange position for my arm, but I was able to get it.

ddevious1

Thanks Bill, I have a "72 and I was trying that but guess my arm is too short. lol I am going to try a flat bar and bend it but any other suggestions would be appreciated.

corvetteload

Can't the side gills "grates" be removed and maybe reach up in that gaping hole?!?!?!?!?!?! On my 69, they have the little individual gills and I had to remove the side molding and get the splash plate removed and reach in with something long and sturdy to pop the latch. GOOD LUCK........................B

Jims79

on later C3's you can open them w/a long screw driver from under the hood on the drivers side. place the screw driver between the windshield and hood and try to push the release over to the left or driver side. G/L

JimT

On my '72, there is a hole to the far left of the windshield well. I formed a 1/4 inch metal rod to slide down in front of the windshield but maintaing a horizontal position into the hole, then felt around for the latch. Once found, push it forward to release the latch. You may have to remove the side louver, then reach up and release the latch. Good luck

corvetteload

I FORGOT ABOUT THIS!!!!!!!!!------------On my 69, I can only assume your's has it too, on the pass side in the wiper well there is a plastic plug in line with the latch. Pull the plug and insert a tool of some sort and knock latch open!!!!! It is near the wiper vacuum setup, may have to remove the wiper door, may make it easier to get at................B

jude

If you pull the egg crate grill off you can shine a light up there and see the release. A large flat screwdriver will trip it open. Had to do it at a car show once. embarrassing.