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68w/sbc406 · 02-13-2005, 04:11 AM

my rendition of putters hood pop idea. works great. done for 35 bucks and 3 hours

68w/sbc406 · 02-13-2005, 04:12 AM

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sdkid · 02-13-2005, 04:16 AM

What make/model does the cable come from. Looks like a great install.

1STtimePRo'71 · 02-13-2005, 04:16 AM

Did you totally eliminate the factory hood release?

68w/sbc406 · 02-13-2005, 04:24 AM

the cable is from a 88-91 full size. if you check out the FAQ board putter did a write up on it. i just changed the brackets around alittle. the handle has two stages and you cut one of them out with a sawzall and make the cable operate it.

bobs409 · 02-13-2005, 07:59 AM

Been planning on doing this mod myself especially after reading the how too story on this forum.

I just picked up the parts needed to do this job and paid a whopping $5.00! Got a spare hood release so I could save my original "if things go sideways", and a release cable from an 88 GMC truck. Hope to do mine very soon.

The only thing I don't like is the inside release handle so I will lop that off and make a custom piece for that. (too plasticy looking for my '69!)

On another note, when I was removing the cable from that 88 truck, I just couldn't believe how much plastic those trucks have and how flimsy everything I touched felt! Cheap Cheap Cheap! I appreciate my '69 even more now.

Putter · 02-15-2005, 10:36 AM

Okay, so walk me through the changes you made to my format....I will admit that yours looks better and also does away with 'looping' the cable at the latch (I love improvements to existing plans...)....please fill in the details.

Joe67 · 02-15-2005, 12:02 PM

Nice work on that mod

68w/sbc406 · 02-15-2005, 08:59 PM

i replied in your FAQ thread

Blue Beard · 02-15-2005, 09:36 PM

Have to agree with putter, any idea can be modified....both ideas look good

02-13-2005, 04:11 AM	#1
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	In Cab Hood Release my rendition of putters hood pop idea. works great. done for 35 bucks and 3 hours Attached Images __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

02-13-2005, 04:12 AM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	more Attached Images __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

02-13-2005, 04:16 AM	#4
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Did you totally eliminate the factory hood release? __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

02-13-2005, 04:24 AM	#5
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	the cable is from a 88-91 full size. if you check out the FAQ board putter did a write up on it. i just changed the brackets around alittle. the handle has two stages and you cut one of them out with a sawzall and make the cable operate it. __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

02-13-2005, 07:59 AM	#6
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Been planning on doing this mod myself especially after reading the how too story on this forum. I just picked up the parts needed to do this job and paid a whopping $5.00! Got a spare hood release so I could save my original "if things go sideways", and a release cable from an 88 GMC truck. Hope to do mine very soon. The only thing I don't like is the inside release handle so I will lop that off and make a custom piece for that. (too plasticy looking for my '69!) On another note, when I was removing the cable from that 88 truck, I just couldn't believe how much plastic those trucks have and how flimsy everything I touched felt! Cheap Cheap Cheap! I appreciate my '69 even more now. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

02-13-2005, 04:16 AM	#3
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	What make/model does the cable come from. Looks like a great install.

02-15-2005, 10:36 AM	#7
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Okay, so walk me through the changes you made to my format....I will admit that yours looks better and also does away with 'looping' the cable at the latch (I love improvements to existing plans...)....please fill in the details. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

02-15-2005, 12:02 PM	#8
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Nice work on that mod __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

02-15-2005, 08:59 PM	#9
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i replied in your FAQ thread __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

02-15-2005, 09:36 PM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Have to agree with putter, any idea can be modified....both ideas look good __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo



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