Hey guys, my project is finally almost done but now I need to find a hood release cable/latch. Any ideas where I could get one or should I just plan on using hood pins?

Thanks

 

A wrecking yard/pick n pull. Chances are if they have five Third Gens they will have five complete units. They're not real high on the pick list.


The pins I'm using are a precautionary measure.
Other than grasping the hood the latch keeps people from being able to open it without my permission.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/82-92-Camaro-Firebird-Original-White-Print-Hood-Release-Cable-NEW-GM-/291049804641?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1986%7CMake%3APontiac%7CModel%3AFirebird&hash=item43c3eb9361&vxp=mtr

 

I kinda of figured a scrap yard, I know when I first got my car the hood never opened without messing with it. So I figured I'd try to just replace it all. That and my cable was pretty tore up haha

 

I like the one mantaguy posted.
Even though there very common item at the Pick n Pull I doubt you will find one looking that nice.

 

i have one i would sell. i took the factory hood off and replaced with a pin on glass hood. let me know if you are interested, its still on the car. PM me if interested.

 

I need the hood latch thats on the hood . The hook part . Thanks

 

I have that also. I can send pics when I get home tonight.

 

The typical issue is that the cable housing deteriorates/cracks after
20 years in the hostile under hood environment. Here's how I renewed mine.
Cut of the crimped on end, then pull the cable out of the housing.
A good bicycle repair shop will have (a) housing in bulk, and (b) a small
thread-on cable retainer, that is used on hand brakes. Cut off the old housing
at the handle, and latch positioner, and remove the bulkhead grommet.
Cut the new housing a bit shorter than the original, cause there's adequate
length to re-route when re-installing. The critical dimension is enough
steel cable sticking out the end, to mount the new retainer.
Carefully drill out the housing remnants, put the bulkhead grommet back on,
and epoxy the new housing into place. If the cable end fray's after cutting
off old crimp-lock, apply enough epoxy, to keep the strands together.
It will be much easier to get back through the housing.

Good luck,
kk

 

is this what you need? If so pm me offer. Thanks