CI HOOD RELEASE CABLE

[Joe D.]

My 1961 ( very early 10867S1004XX) hood release cable does not say "hood release" on it. The face is not flat. It is a bullet shape on each end. Is this correct? Thanks as always, Joe DeLuca #37862

[Ed Jennings]

Re: CI HOOD RELEASE CABLE

I suspect it is a replacement. I have seen other cars equipped with similar cables.

[John M.]

Re: CI HOOD RELEASE CABLE

Joe,
If the handle rotates then it is a repro. The originals had a D shaped shaft that will prevent it from rotating. If you are ever going to PV your car, this item will fail you. This is one of those little hidden items on a PV that is not in the Guide and you never know about until a PV judge tells you!

Regards, John McGraw

[Ed Jennings]

Re: CI HOOD RELEASE CABLE

Check this item on eBay. I suspect this is what you have.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2438297245&category=34202

I don't know if the handle on mine is original, but it appears to be. It is square on the ends and reads "hood release".

[Joe D.]

Re: CI HOOD RELEASE CABLE

Ed, That is exactly what I have. Is that a GM replacement part? I thought that the handle was suppose to have "hood release" on it. Thanks, Joe

[Ed Jennings]

Re: CI HOOD RELEASE CABLE

Joe, obviously that's the GM replacement. The 61 I used to have had one just like it as well. I guess the piece on eBay should be termed NORS vs NOS. Corvette Central has a correct appearing repo in their catalog for $73.

[Joe D.]

Re: CI HOOD RELEASE CABLE

Ed, Thanks for you help. I will call Corvette Central. Joe

[Mike E.]

Re: CI HOOD RELEASE CABLE

Joe--
The part you have has been sold for years by GM under the same part number as the original in th AIM--yet it has a different handle. Many sold--many wrong.