gerardvg

Hi
I have seen several threads about the hood latch cable snapped, cannot open bonnet etc.

Here is what i have done to my vette

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Shock96

Nice take on a classic!

rodj

Resize your pics about 1/10 the size before posting!
Not nice for anyone still on dialup.

jeffp1167

wow ... people still use dialup? thought everyone was on dsl or better by 2000

gerardvg

Do i need to put a postage stamp size pic
Oh i do remember dial up

Tommy T-Bone

The hood latch mod is the first mod any C4 owner should do to their Vette. Just ask those that have never done it. (Like me). I'm gonna get to it ....... Soon .........

RollaMo-LT4

Although I am not on dial-up, I know several still are.
If you live in a rural area, dial-up or satellite is sometimes your only option.

That 1600x1200 picture you posted is bigger than a 22" monitor.
Even though the forum software will resize it for viewing, your browser still has to download the whole thing.
1024x768 or 800x600 would load much faster and still be big enough for everyone to see clearly.

ken1950

I used 1/8in. black pull cord from latch to latch then just tucked it in. Thats one of the first things i was told to do when i first got my Corvette

jon1all

Yep, done this myself... highly recommended backup plan!

leego

Great idea...

1963SS

Thanks for the pic. I'll be doing that tomorrow. Either play with the Vette and have the girlfriend mow 4 acres or mow it myself. Yep, I've gotta get that done before mine breaks. Thanks for the day off.

Coryvette1

Any chance we can get some quick and simple instructions for this?

ottawabarber

Here is my thread of 2 years ago that is one of the first in the C4 Sticky's on the top of the forum. You should look through the list of threads and tips and suggestions - a WEALTH of information in ONE SPOT.

Here ya' go for the EMERGENCY HOOD RELEASE


Larry

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...with-pics.html

gerardvg

Was a pic from my mobile phone,, am surprised it is so big.
Only once Its a crappy mobile phone
Yes my hood jammed on me once..... found info on the net how to make the hood opening tool
I will endeavor to make my pics smaller in future

MK 82

Wow!!

gerardvg

I have re- sized the hood latch modification photo

Railroadman

Gerardvg, thanks for bringing this up again. It's been discussed countless times and I STILL have not done it to mine. Looks like you just twisted your ends to secure them. That works. I was cleaning the garage yesterday (a week-long task at least) and found some 1/8 inch braided cable ferrules so all I need is the cable itself.

Maybe this time I'll actually go and do it - or I COULD wait till it fails and then kick myself in the pants for putting it off again!

ad-01

Simple and effective. great job.

jimmymack

The cleanest, cheapest, best looking take on this mod ever. Even a cave man can do it.

ottawabarber

Thanks and I believe you're correct - even a cave man can do it

painting the cable black helps hide it more than the bare cable itself.

Larry