Corvette C1 & Corvette C2 1953 through 1967

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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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My 1965 hood latch cable has broken on the right side. When I pull the hood release handle the left side releases, but not the right. Is their a manual way to release the right side?
 
Old Sep 26, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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I just went out and looked at mine to see what you might have for options.

If you don't have AC you'll have an easier time reach up to the latch from under the car. Follow the firewall up until you hit the hood then feel towards the corner. You should recognize the latch if you can feel the spring that is attached to the tab that you need to move. Once you locate the tab try to move it toward the front of the car to unlatch the hood. The amount of force required will depend on how old the latch springs are.

See the photo for help and note the arrow points at the tab that you want to move. I hope this helps. Best of luck to you.

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