Remote hood release - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**MikeB** · 07-22-2002, 11:27 AM

Are there any kits on the market that replace the manual hood release with one that's cable actuated from inside the cab? Saw an old 69 work truck the other day where the hood was locked to the grill with a rusty hasp and padlock -- on the outside. Now there's a solution!

nosto · 07-22-2002, 12:15 PM

I haven't seen any kits so far.

But, I'm putting my truck back together over the next month and an in cab hood release is one of the things I'll be adding, even if I have to mod the existing latch.

If I'm lucky enough to have a brainstorm about an easy way to do this, I'll post pics.

Otherwise, I'll be checking here to see if anyone has found an off the shelf source for the release.

07-22-2002, 11:27 AM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,599	Remote hood release Are there any kits on the market that replace the manual hood release with one that's cable actuated from inside the cab? Saw an old 69 work truck the other day where the hood was locked to the grill with a rusty hasp and padlock -- on the outside. Now there's a solution! __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

07-22-2002, 12:15 PM	#2
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	I haven't seen any kits so far. But, I'm putting my truck back together over the next month and an in cab hood release is one of the things I'll be adding, even if I have to mod the existing latch. If I'm lucky enough to have a brainstorm about an easy way to do this, I'll post pics. Otherwise, I'll be checking here to see if anyone has found an off the shelf source for the release. __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!



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