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GM-power · 06-13-2013, 05:51 PM

Saw a 79 bonanza with the interior hood release. How exactly do you pull it out and what parts do you need to pull? I know the cable lever and the latch need to be pulled what else?
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 06-13-2013, 06:16 PM

Funny I saw one just today but didn't have the Time to pull.
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wraprail · 06-13-2013, 09:50 PM

Umm...... The cable?
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KrazyRay · 06-14-2013, 12:35 AM

The top piece on the core support is different as it has the different holes for the cable. You might need the center grille support because of the way the latch attaches. Also, there is a brace rod at the top of the center grille support. I just pulled the whole setup from a 77 that I'm parting right now.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 06-14-2013, 02:12 AM

Wow sounds pretty involved
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Jonboy · 06-14-2013, 02:50 PM

Make sure that you get the part that goes on the hood as well. It will have a round striker on it that corresponds to the latch. That part will be held on with 12 point bolts.

**Corts60** · 06-14-2013, 03:29 PM

You'll need:
Top core support
Center core support bracket
Hood bracket
Cable
Interior handle and bracket

You will not be able to use 73-74 grilles with an interior hood latch
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GM-power · 06-14-2013, 06:44 PM

Is the top core support the piece that goes from fender to fender?
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 06-14-2013, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

You will not be able to use 73-74 grilles with an interior hood latch
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That just made me un-interested lol
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KrazyRay · 06-23-2013, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GM-power

Is the top core support the piece that goes from fender to fender?
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Yes. It makes it tough to ship that long piece with all the other small parts.

'82 steppin · 06-23-2013, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

You'll need:
Top core support
Center core support bracket
Hood bracket
Cable
Interior handle and bracket

You will not be able to use 73-74 grilles with an interior hood latch
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Im using interior hood latch release with 73 gmc grille all you need to do is bend the center core support after that the stock condenser might not fit after bending the center core support how do I know? Im facing this problem now and not interested in putting back the AC

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superwade57 · 06-23-2013, 09:54 AM

I have a very nice core support piece center support latch and cable someone in my area can have if They pick it up. Absolutely no shipping. Not selling. ... its for free. I do not have the Hood side striker
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notallthere · 06-23-2013, 03:11 PM

Honestly it is not a hard job as it took me less than an hour to do the swap. Just take off the two supports on either side of the radiator facing the grill as they will pinch the top piece on.

06-13-2013, 05:51 PM	#1
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	73-80 hood release Saw a 79 bonanza with the interior hood release. How exactly do you pull it out and what parts do you need to pull? I know the cable lever and the latch need to be pulled what else? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

06-13-2013, 06:16 PM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: 73-80 hood release Funny I saw one just today but didn't have the Time to pull. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

06-13-2013, 09:50 PM	#3
wraprail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 863	Re: 73-80 hood release Umm...... The cable? Posted via Mobile Device __________________

06-14-2013, 12:35 AM	#4
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: 73-80 hood release The top piece on the core support is different as it has the different holes for the cable. You might need the center grille support because of the way the latch attaches. Also, there is a brace rod at the top of the center grille support. I just pulled the whole setup from a 77 that I'm parting right now.

06-14-2013, 02:12 AM	#5
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: 73-80 hood release Wow sounds pretty involved Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

06-14-2013, 02:50 PM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 73-80 hood release Make sure that you get the part that goes on the hood as well. It will have a round striker on it that corresponds to the latch. That part will be held on with 12 point bolts.

06-14-2013, 03:29 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 73-80 hood release You'll need: Top core support Center core support bracket Hood bracket Cable Interior handle and bracket You will not be able to use 73-74 grilles with an interior hood latch Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

06-14-2013, 06:44 PM	#8
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: 73-80 hood release Is the top core support the piece that goes from fender to fender? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

06-23-2013, 09:54 AM	#12
superwade57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 664	Re: 73-80 hood release I have a very nice core support piece center support latch and cable someone in my area can have if They pick it up. Absolutely no shipping. Not selling. ... its for free. I do not have the Hood side striker Posted via Mobile Device

06-23-2013, 03:11 PM	#13
notallthere Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sarnia ontario canada Posts: 211	Re: 73-80 hood release Honestly it is not a hard job as it took me less than an hour to do the swap. Just take off the two supports on either side of the radiator facing the grill as they will pinch the top piece on.



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