[Roadsters] back up hood release cable

[Richard Brown]

I second what John said.  If you position the 'handle' right you don't even 
have to crawl under the dash.  I just reach down past the hood knob and grab 
the hanger, works great.

Richard

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John F Sandhoff" <sandhoff at csus.edu>
To: "Tim" <tputland at charter.net>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 12:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] back up hood release cable


> Actually, your mis-aimed reply that made it to the list may turn out
> to be helpful.
>
>> I am going to order the parts necessary to install a back up hood 
>> release..
>
> One coat hanger, one pair of pliers, 5 minutes.
>
> Straighten the hanger, then fashion a loop (for a handle) on one end.
> Snake the other end thru the large grommet on the 45 degree angled
> part of the firewall, from the driver's cockpit, where it lines up with
> the hood release mechanism. Bend and hook the end to the pull-tab
> on the release. Make sure it's crimped so it won't pop loose. Done.
>
> In emergency, crawl under the dash and pull the wire horizontally.
>
> -- John
>     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff at csus.edu   Sacramento, CA
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