1973 Hood release handle/cable
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Topic: 1973 Hood release handle/cable
Posted By: Bubba_Clide
Subject: 1973 Hood release handle/cable
Date Posted: 28-December-2024 at 9:26AM
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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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Posted By: Rockatansky
Date Posted: 28-December-2024 at 11:29AM
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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/" rel="nofollow - https://shop.broncograveyard.com/Hood-Release-Handle-Cable/productinfo/34640/ ------------- 72 GT Ute |
Posted By: Torino Fan Dan
Date Posted: 28-December-2024 at 4:40PM
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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" rel="nofollow - https://www.fatmansgarage.com/products/original-1973-1976-gran-torino-sport-hood-latch-release-73-74-75-76-oem-gts-cj ------------- Well, I've got to get back to work. When I stop rowing, the slave ship just goes in circles. |
Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 02-January-2025 at 6:46AM
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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" rel="nofollow - 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 -------------  Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 02-January-2025 at 6:48AM
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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" rel="nofollow - 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 ------------- Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
Posted By: aquartlow
Date Posted: 02-January-2025 at 7:20AM
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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 ------------- www.supermotors.net/22468 Yeah, It's a Hybrid...It burns gas and tires. No matter how good she looks, somebody, somewhere, is tired of her sh*t. Beauty is skin deep, ugliness goes clear to the bone. |
Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 04-January-2025 at 12:35PM
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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.   ------------- Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
Posted By: Bubba_Clide
Date 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 |
Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 22-January-2025 at 5:32AM
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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. ------------- Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
Posted By: Bubba_Clide
Date Posted: 22-January-2025 at 11:36AM
| Ok, will do |