if youve ever noticed this cable & its plastic sheath run a torturious path to the latch.
Its restrained by 3 or 4 metal tabs to the tub (what do you call those?)
1st Q: did those have the blk plastic covers on them?
2ndQ: As the cable passes behind the headlight bucket it routes down and back up thru a smal hole in the front trunk support steel (73-74). Did that hole have a rubber Gromet OE?

Rich, you'll probably get a direct answer here, but if not ask Craig to look at his (my old) 33K mile phoenix red '74. It should have the answers re: rear trunk rod retainer and front cable questions.

Rich,

I'll answer for a '72. No plastic tab covers - seems these were mostly used to cover tabs that hold wiring harness in place (smart idea!). No grommet in support member (not so sure THAT was a good idea, though I don't see any rub marks after 34 years). I'd be surprised if they changed these themes for '73-74 models, but can't answer for them deifinitively.

Pat G

What is the correct length of the front trunk cable ? Also, the ferrules have been made in different lengths

Currently, I have a replacement cable that is short; to reach the latch the cable takes a shortcut across the corner of the trunk.

Here’s a couple of pics of ferrules, but want to get the overal length so my cable will not cut the right front corner.

My 72 that is pretty much stock has no grommet.
Also only the wire hold downs have the blach plastic covers