hood latch inop - can't open it! 1969 Cutlass

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Old September 11th, 2011, 05:06 PM
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hood latch inop - can't open it! 1969 Cutlass

well, when I bought this WIP car, the guy had put a long wire that extended down past the front bumper to pull on to open the hood. I hadn't replaced the latch yet, obviously, and yesterday when I tried to open the hood, the wire came off...
Any good ideas how I can open the hood now?? any help is so much appreciated.
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Old September 11th, 2011, 05:13 PM
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You should be able to lay down under the front of the car and put another wire through the latch until you can get a real hood handle.
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Old September 11th, 2011, 05:16 PM
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thank you!

thanks! I thought about that but before I got really frustrated, thought I'd ask the pros! great project for tomorrow after school!
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Old September 30th, 2011, 07:36 AM
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I am looking for the same part..where is a good place to find one?Thanks
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Old September 30th, 2011, 07:42 AM
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Year One has the latch, but I'm still waiting for the $1.49 retaining clip...
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Old September 30th, 2011, 12:17 PM
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Thanks for the help!
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Old September 30th, 2011, 05:26 PM
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Fusicks has them.
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Old October 1st, 2011, 02:30 AM
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I went with Fusick they are $24.50 there and also came with the clip!Thank you
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