jerrydog1 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 hi there, my 1950 Chrysler Windsor coupe hood cable as snapped & know I,m unable to open the hood, I need help a.s.a.p. , any advice ,pictures would be most grateful., thanks & have a great day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpollo Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 A nightmare to be sure. You should be able to reach up through the grille and manipulate the lever which the cable pulls on. On cars without the cable, the end of this lever is extended below the latch so it can be pushed through the grill opening to open the hood. It may be possible to look up from underneath in front of the radiator. Perhaps someone will be kind enough to post a photo of what the latch looks like with the hood open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrydog1 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 OK, so here is the situation. The engine on my 49 Windsor is seized up from not running for years, but was running when it was parked 5-6 years ago(from what the seller told me.) I ordered new rod beaings, piston rings, etc to refurbish the original engine. Well, now I went out to open the hood and start working on the old car, and the cable broke for the hood latch!!! Does anyone have an idea as to how I can get this thing open!? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites De Soto Frank 4 De Soto Frank 4 Senior Member Members 4 2,681 posts Posted October 29, 2011 If you take a good flashlight and look in through the grille, just to the left of the center, you should see the lever where the cable attaches; you can take a 1/4" or 5/16" rod or similar thing and carefully feed it through the grille, get it seated against the lever ,and give it a push towards the rear of the car... this should release the main latch. If you meet resistance, you might need to have a helper push-down on the crown of the hood while you try to release the latch. Sorry that the cable broke; good luck on the engine overhaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrydog1 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 hi have tried every aspect to this persons reply & yet still unable to open my hood, pictures of the hood open/latch would be great for reference, thanks for any info given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 I have an old screw driver about 6 inches long which I have heated and bent to form a curve at the bottom, and then ground a "V" in the end to catch the lever. Curious why you ordered parts without inspecting the engine first, but that may be discussion for another post. Good luck getting the hood opened. There is a pretty good picture of the latch and cable on this link https://www.mecum.com/lots/KC0312-123876/1950-chrysler-windsor/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrydog1 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 hi greg, thank your for the link, I did,nt order any parts, that was a item I cut & pasted from another website, I will keep you posted on how I get the hood open, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrydog1 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 success at last managed to get the hood open & know ordered new cable $15, thanks to everybody help in trying to resolve this issue, have a great day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Without hammers saws and other destructive implements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrydog1 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 2 hours ago, greg g said: Without hammers saws and other destructive implements? I just used a 9 inch flatbar & bent the bar over slightly to get access to the hood latch & hey presto hood latch released, what an encounter but very relieved & happy know that I,m able to charge the battery & be driving the car , again many thanks for all your advice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 On my 1950 chryslers I don't generally use the hood release handle...I found it quicker and easier to reach thru the grille and pull the cable. Just the way I've done it for years. A 49 Chrysler not possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Find a place for your modifies tool in the trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrydog1 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 my flatbat stays in the trunk in case of anything like this happens again for sure, might try the other option & just reach through the grill & pull the cable that way, nice to options, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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