[Roadsters] Hood Latch Stuck

[Pat Horne]

If that doesn't do the trick, try removing the hood hinge bolts and lift 
up the front of the hood to gain access with long tools.

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Mike Harper, On 7/12/2012 6:39 AM:
> First try putting it on a lift, or jacking it up (support with jack-stands)
> and try to access the latch from underneath using a long screw driver or
> similar tool.  Once you get it open, run a coat hanger or piano wire from the
> latch trrough the firewall as a secondary release.... Not that uncommon.
>
>
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> --- On Wed, 7/11/12, Brad Hendrickson <brad.hendrickson at rocketmail.com>
> wrote:
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> From: Brad Hendrickson <brad.hendrickson at rocketmail.com>
> Subject: [Roadsters] Hood Latch Stuck
> To: "datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 11:03 PM
>
>
> Anyone know how to unstick a stuck hood latch?  Car sat for a couple of years
> and now hood release .... well doesn't.  I don't think cable is broken. Any
> ideas not involving torches/cutting/grinding would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Brad Hendrickson
> 1970 1600
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