how to open a hood?
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how to open a hood?
Hi all,
Went to the junkyard last week and found a good front grille surround. I am going to get it on Saturday however there's one little problem. It has the hood latch release on the interior of the truck. The release has a lock on it...argh So, without the keys for the lock how does one open the hood to get at the goodies?
thanks,
Rick
Went to the junkyard last week and found a good front grille surround. I am going to get it on Saturday however there's one little problem. It has the hood latch release on the interior of the truck. The release has a lock on it...argh So, without the keys for the lock how does one open the hood to get at the goodies?
thanks,
Rick
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how to open a hood?
If the keys aren't available I would just unbolt the bracket holding the hood release from the dash and cut the outer cable around with a hacksaw, leaving the inner intact, then just give it a yank. It should open the hood.
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how to open a hood?
Before you cut, Round up all the ford keys you can find and take them with you.
Some use ignition style keys and others use the glovebox/trunk type.
They can only make so many combinations.
You never know ,you could get lucky.
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Some use ignition style keys and others use the glovebox/trunk type.
They can only make so many combinations.
You never know ,you could get lucky.
[font color=red]Dennis
Calgary,Alberta,Canada[/font]
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how to open a hood?
that hood lock may be worth more than the grille! try unbolting the assembly so you can open it a little more and then use a stubby screw driver to remove the cable cover and then just pop it. grab all of the locks on the truck and take them to a locksmith and he will make a new key for less than 10.00. i have sold several sets on e-bay lately at 60-90 for the hood lock with latch assy, 2 door locks ign lock and glove box lock. easy money. hawkrod
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