1973 Hood release handle/cable

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   Hello all, I was in the middle of pulling out my A/C controls to go through them and fix them and my hand bumped the already dangeling hood release handle and it literally fell off.
Does anyone have a complete hood release cable with the handle for a 1973 gran torino sport they are willing to sell?

Thank you, -Nick B

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Bubba_Clide Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 19-July-2023 Location: U.S.A Status: Offline Points: 65	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bubba_Clide Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1973 Hood release handle/cable Posted: 28-December-2024 at 9:26AM
	Hello all, I was in the middle of pulling out my A/C controls to go through them and fix them and my hand bumped the already dangeling hood release handle and it literally fell off. Does anyone have a complete hood release cable with the handle for a 1973 gran torino sport they are willing to sell? Thank you, -Nick B

Rockatansky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6398	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockatansky Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28-December-2024 at 11:29AM
	i thought the handle was available by itself but i can't find it, found a Bronco cable assy though https://shop.broncograveyard.com/Hood-Release-Handle-Cable/productinfo/34640/
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Torino Fan Dan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 27-December-2024 Location: Chesapeake Bay Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote Torino Fan Dan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28-December-2024 at 4:40PM
	Here is a stock one, https://www.fatmansgarage.com/products/original-1973-1976-gran-torino-sport-hood-latch-release-73-74-75-76-oem-gts-cj
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Eliteman76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5450	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eliteman76 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02-January-2025 at 6:46AM
	Not sure but this might be an option? https://www.ebay.com/itm/335751274380?_skw=1973+ford+torino+hood+release+cable&epid=1323834130&itmmeta=01JGM5B4MRFTVBWKAWBQ3AJXTB&hash=item4e2c55df8c:g:tdMAAOSwiUNnct9h&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKljNQVorTv%2BCvpJBGsE3HGz9O5nRl35wu5k7CKsEysqKMfp1ForaRlGCkwucbG1P4O7NZOQ%2B0WTS24whrHBJDu7bDhMY0v871rOTWIPMXUCSWNO%2Fi9xUPa2U2we3ET1MPeXOPkxBkQqdq7bJg4Ghdo2%2FLtrrQ6fjMgaUap8cv9enQNNkUxZFsoD5G11QAKEa84Lgaq1aO7vEvpuQH2AEBZvte3%2BJl2vMeZVHDXC1oqzdyHsEHGiD6pUp1EX4e40ZqMD83xyPQhqABgJNhrqfWrH2Dakj4JOCvM%2F0FvJDI7OHLUJX27F%2B6R7apHTjfuin%2Fc%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6jLrIWFZQ
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Eliteman76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5450	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eliteman76 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02-January-2025 at 6:48AM
	Another option that looks close...unit for a 90's ranger. https://www.ebay.com/itm/296826492930?_skw=1973+ford+torino+hood+release+cable&epid=222594431&itmmeta=01JGM5B4MS2VAB0SH479DPHM6H&hash=item451c3cd802:g:77kAAOSwMdBnPIUm&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKmt%2Bos3RO0R9sZrHkaNIuxAcj9%2BYwKLTFES7yU4XNZzuh9HuLrpZRKz59yiRvIoP8%2BnW2JuchU7Xu25ssx2xXA%2B9KIyPGkpOmSrqTpRNs%2BpA22nR%2F9TSqsrVlDOfI%2B5wWZWqtZf02UMch7ADeBxf%2BXzZJNiOQZhsWnv8LVTGugJ8WqkJwr70%2BIw7hnyO2mnu8Eephu260A%2Bq606NZOWD6luoMJXKXWEHR1PIVfD58nlkvvBC9%2B7texh9tDJ%2BCFb7rkZKw%2Bt0ZJci0P2s46LLJeOV%2Bu52JnAWDOZVxGoLwccJalTDzdV8pWRer%2B9UEQDzss%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMqMushYVl
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aquartlow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19-December-2011 Location: Summerfield, Fl Status: Offline Points: 2341	Post Options Post Reply Quote aquartlow Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: 02-January-2025 at 7:20AM
	An option I thought of doing if/when my 45+ year old cable fails, use a 50lb electric "door popper" like one for shaved door handles-I already have those and still use the originals I installed back in 1992, so longevity seems to be good. Just one wire to run from a momentary push button somewhere concealed like under the dash, or on the left hand side of the cigarette lighter/ash tray "pocket" so when the tray is closed you don't see it. Just another option
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Eliteman76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5450	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eliteman76 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-January-2025 at 12:35PM
	Hey Nick, I pulled a 73-74 hood release cable from storage. Not perfect but it's usable. The part the bolts to the A pillar broke but the section that actually bolts to the pillar itself is usable. Not sure if you could epoxy glue back together. Handle/cable still slide ok, but I'd probably try to inject some graphite lube meant for doing key locks to aide a bit in slide action. Not sure if you posted up in any of the Facebook Torino groups? Not sure where you are located but I'd take $10 for this plus the shipping.
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Bubba_Clide Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 19-July-2023 Location: U.S.A Status: Offline Points: 65	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bubba_Clide Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-January-2025 at 12:18PM
	I am located in Georgia 45 mins north of Atlanta. I will be more than happy to buy it from you

Eliteman76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5450	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eliteman76 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22-January-2025 at 5:32AM
	Ok. Shoot me a message here and we can get things sorted out. I’m out in Kansas, but just need to get a box to ship it.
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Bubba_Clide Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 19-July-2023 Location: U.S.A Status: Offline Points: 65	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bubba_Clide Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22-January-2025 at 11:36AM
	Ok, will do