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04-24-2024, 01:37 PM | #1 |
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1949 ford sedan hood cable
I believe the ferrule at the end of my hood release cable either moved, or came off. Thus my hood is in down position. I have tried reaching through the grill but my arm is too big. I have followed some suggestions, such as banging on the hood, having someone press on the hood while pulling the cable, all to no avail. I am wondering if I put the car in the air, will I be able to reach the release from below. Any help out there. I have heard all the wisecracks, could use some help. Thanks.
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04-24-2024, 02:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1949 ford sedan hood cable
One of my greatest fears, been going to ask that question for a very long time here. I think what I would do would be to pull the bar in the grill. Then a person could get his arm up there. I'm going to follow your thread closely and see what the wisdom of the gray hairs on this
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04-24-2024, 02:41 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1949 ford sedan hood cable
This has always been a fear of mine as well. I got a length of appropriately sized cable and hooked it to the latch and put a loop on the end. I then routed it to a place behind the grille where it can be reached but not seen. Sort of a "belt and suspenders" approach.
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04-24-2024, 02:58 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1949 ford sedan hood cable
I did the same as tubman.
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04-25-2024, 09:00 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1949 ford sedan hood cable
Had that happen on my 49 wagon, and I removed the grill.
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04-25-2024, 03:06 PM | #6 |
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Re: 1949 ford sedan hood cable
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