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post Dec 18 2004, 11:39 AM
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I go out to the Banana to open the front hood and grab the pull handle and it has a key lock in it. The ignition key fits and works the lock. I turn it to up and down and can not pull the release. I turn it to sideways and it will not pull. Any ideas? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Dec 18 2004, 11:40 AM
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has to be straioght up i believe.... i only used it once...

spray some wd 40 in there
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post Dec 18 2004, 11:43 AM
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I have seen some that you have to really pull hard on to get it open. It needs to be lubed up so get it open and lube it up.



I have heard that before from some women in the past. Thats another story.
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post Dec 18 2004, 01:00 PM
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if the plastic housing breaks in the front trunk it becomes very difficult to open.
Ask me how I know! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

I'm waiting for engman to develop some new badass front trunk system. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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post Dec 18 2004, 01:05 PM
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get someone to push down on the trunk or pop it with their hand while u pull you handle. Works for me sometimes.
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post Dec 18 2004, 01:09 PM
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Mine pulls real hard too. I have to plant my feet and really pull . Give it another try, I'll bet it's just a little sticky.
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post Dec 18 2004, 02:18 PM
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just a thought but, mine works on the "other key" i.e. not the ignition key.

good luck
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post Dec 18 2004, 02:21 PM
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actually,
it should only work on the full key not the valet key. The valet key should not open the trunks or glove box, only the doors and ignition.
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post Dec 18 2004, 03:38 PM
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Man I pulled with both hands had the kids push down on the hood tried the key both ways. Next step (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) I got another hood from a 71 anyway.
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post Dec 18 2004, 03:43 PM
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NOOOOO
i need a hood!!!!

nooo larry!!!!!


pull the bumper and with a screwdriver there is a mehcanism for emergencys
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post Dec 18 2004, 03:46 PM
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There's supposedly another way to get it open through the front. If you pull the bumper off and actuate the mechanism with a screwdriver.
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post Dec 18 2004, 03:51 PM
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Dec 18 2004, 04:43 PM)
pull the bumper and with a screwdriver there is a mehcanism for emergencys

has no bumper its a (looking around for Scott) Chalon. I will hold off untill I get it up onto the operating table and can get under it for a good look before I cut.
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post Dec 18 2004, 08:45 PM
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QUOTE(skline @ Dec 18 2004, 09:43 AM)
I have seen some that you have to really pull hard on to get it open. It needs to be lubed up so get it open and lube it up.



I have heard that before from some women in the past. Thats another story.

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post Dec 18 2004, 09:36 PM
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hey...mine took me putting a rope around the T handle and then around my waist and pulling to open..and the plastick sheath was new. I took the cable out...took the plastick sheath out...took both pieces down to a racing cart shop and they made a sheath out of that strong stuff and we just inserted my cable. Now I can pull it open with 1 finger!...cost me 15 bucks!
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post Dec 18 2004, 10:00 PM
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Mine is also a sumbitch to open. I suppose pulling the cable out and lubing it with teflon or something would sure help.

Question though --> when one uses hood pins on the front lid, do you typically keep the regular latch as well? (I currently have a steel lid but think hood pins will be a good safety measure even if I don't swap for a f/g lid.)
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