Hood Release, 1966 Coupe w/air.

[Larry T.]

This is the hood release on the left side of the steering wheel.

I NEED HELP, I have tried a unit that I bought from California, (different than original, supposedly a replacement), I have mutilated a unit from Paragon. Something is just not right.

I have checked an assembly manual to no avail. I have checked resources to no avail.

Have there been discussions in the forum about this matter?

Any help will certainly be appreciated.

I'm at wits end.

[Leif A.]

Re: Hood Release, 1966 Coupe w/air.

Larry,
Not clear what you need help with. A clearer explanation as to what issues you're having. Installation of the hood release is pretty straight forward.

Picture of a hood release for an A/C equipped car:


Picture of hood release without A/C

[Don H.]

Re: Hood Release, 1966 Coupe w/air.

The bracket that holds the hood release lever is longer on an AC car than non-AC (to clear the AC vent).

[Larry T.]

Re: Hood Release, 1966 Coupe w/air.

I too thought this would be a simple replacement, however, it has turned into a nightmare. I ordered a wire/w handle and yes it is longer, I have shortened the wire and when I pull the handle it bends the wire and I am very afraid that I will be caught somewhere and pull the release and the wire breaks.

It does not appear to be a simple slide.?

[Michael G.]

Re: Hood Release, 1966 Coupe w/air.

I have had the same problems. These releases have never been great: all of them bind to some extent, but the repros certainly work even worse. Its a bit frustrating to find the handle loose in your hand, with the hood still latched.

I recommend that until you get the repro part to function properly you attach a second, (back-up) wire to the release lever then through the hole in the dash, with a loop under the dash, so you can pull it by hand, if the repro fails. I even leave the second wire there permanently on my non-judged cars.