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 routing of hood latch cable for a 64 delux

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 Posted: Sep 29, 2015 03:59AM
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The one on my Elf runs on the outside of the inner wing, so it comes through a hole in the bulkhead somewhere up in the top part of the panel into the under-wing area. Then into a gap at the outer end and tucked up under the slam panel to the latch. 

 Posted: Sep 28, 2015 04:03PM
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flea.... listen here man....

 

    this was a design flaw on alex's side.....that cable.....??? runs ...." over the bonnet " ....

    bad guy ..

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 Posted: Sep 28, 2015 06:58AM
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I don't think a 64 would originally have an internal hood release therefore no factory hole for a cable, so put the hole where you want it. I installed a hood release on my former 67 Cooper S where I routed it around the left side of the engine. The pull knob was just to the left of the steering column. I also put one in my 61 Traveller where I routed the cable around the right side of the motor with the release (a T-handle) just to the right of the switch panel. Both locations worked out OK.

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took my cable off years ago. recarpeted and sound inslulated  and plugged a few holes,now I cant find the holes or remebmer the holes  where or how it was routed . anyone have a pic or two  they can post