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Oct 16, 2004 | 09:55 PM

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From: charlotte, nc

remote locking hood release

How rare are these things? It has a locking handle, key is missing though.

The cable is damaged and would need to be replaced. Where would I get a replacement cable?

Oct 16, 2004 | 10:10 PM

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From: St. Peter

try the ignition key in it thats what i use for mine. maybe thats differnt.

Oct 16, 2004 | 10:16 PM

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Yeah, tried that. It almost works. I wonder if the key has been copied once or twice making the key fit a little sloppy. Might try taking a small file to in and try to clean it up.

Oct 16, 2004 | 10:18 PM

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From: St. Peter

it should be that what year is it

Oct 17, 2004 | 12:43 AM

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You can remove it take it to a locksmith & they can make a key for it.

Or, give them a key you have & they can make up to work with that key.

Oct 17, 2004 | 06:49 AM

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The key would be the easy part. Any suggestions on replacing the cable?

Oct 18, 2004 | 08:52 AM

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I made a replacement with cable and crimps from Sears hardware. it's an odd size cable 3/64" or something. Used a cable slightly smaller and it works OK.

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Oct 18, 2004 | 11:17 AM

Gregg C.

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From: ct.

Making up a cable is pretty easy. A good auto parts store should be able to supply you with a similar cable that you can adapt to fit. While I didn't have the need to do it on my '79, I have done it numerous times for PTO's on trucks. Securing it properly is key! If it has a place to kink or bend you'll be doing it all over again.