Hi all, no matter how hard I pull the hood release the hood never pops up. I have to get something down the gap between the hood and fender and hook it open. Mechanism seems ok and is lubricated. Any ideas what's wrong?
Thanks Ian (u.k.)
427carl said
Mar 28, 2016
What kind of automobile would you be working on ?
Bago123 said
Mar 29, 2016
Oops, sorry Carl!! Yes, it's a 1967 Pontiac Parisienne 4 door pillarless
4SPEED427 said
Mar 29, 2016
Is the spring there that pushes the hood up when you pull the lever? It sounds like it's missing.
seventy2plus2 said
Mar 29, 2016
I remember 67rag396 had the same problem, maybe not to the same extent though. He also had to put something down the side of the hood to pull it up.
Bago123 said
Mar 30, 2016
No spring!!! It's missing!! Can anyone tell me where to get one? A pic would be good also.
Thanks for your help,
Ian
4SPEED427 said
Mar 30, 2016
Hopefully it won't be long before a member here with a 67 posts a picture of what you are looking for. And maybe someone has a a parts car and will sell you a spring.
seventy2plus2 said
Mar 30, 2016
Sounds like it's time to look at an exploded view diagram.
Bago said
Apr 21, 2016
Can anyone send me a pic of the spring I need? I don't ever remember seeing it! Or has anyone got an exploded view diagram like seventy2plus2 suggests? Orkney where I can find one?
I've done an 'image search' on Google but can't find anything.
Thanks for your time guys,
Ian
Greaser said
Apr 21, 2016
Hood latch for 67 GTO.I think it should be similar to your car.
Large pilot bolt spring and another smaller spring in the hook portion.
Could also be you may need to adjust your pilot bolt length,or the cable needs some slack removed.
-- Edited by Greaser on Thursday 21st of April 2016 02:33:56 PM
Kern said
Apr 22, 2016
I will take a look at my 67 Parisienne tonight (currently at work). I am sure it has a V shaped "spring" to pop the hood up enough to grab it after its released.
Kern said
Apr 22, 2016
In all it's glory.
-- Edited by Kern on Friday 22nd of April 2016 04:36:58 PM
They look different, probably do the same job provided yours has the same mount points. If you look here at Frank's Pontiac Parts about 2/3 down in the fullsize 67-70's they have a set for a 67. Those look like mine.
What kind of automobile would you be working on ?
I remember 67rag396 had the same problem, maybe not to the same extent though. He also had to put something down the side of the hood to pull it up.
Sounds like it's time to look at an exploded view diagram.
I've done an 'image search' on Google but can't find anything.
Thanks for your time guys,
Ian
Hood latch for 67 GTO.I think it should be similar to your car.
Large pilot bolt spring and another smaller spring in the hook portion.
Could also be you may need to adjust your pilot bolt length,or the cable needs some slack removed.
-- Edited by Greaser on Thursday 21st of April 2016 02:33:56 PM
In all it's glory.
-- Edited by Kern on Friday 22nd of April 2016 04:36:58 PM
Hey Guys
Here are some pictures of my hood release. Can you see from these what spring I need?
Thanks for your time man,
Cheers
Ian
www.flickr.com/photos/35630959@N07/27628151036/in/dateposted-public/
www.flickr.com/photos/35630959@N07/27628153356/in/dateposted-public/
www.flickr.com/photos/35630959@N07/27628155686/in/dateposted-public/
www.flickr.com/photos/35630959@N07/27628157666/in/dateposted-public/
www.flickr.com/photos/35630959@N07/27628159936/in/dateposted-public/
www.flickr.com/photos/35630959@N07/27588844261/in/dateposted-public/
Yeah, that's what I remember I think the 'V-shaped spring' Can you possibly send me a picture, so I can hunt one out!!
Cheers
Ian
Says from '69 on...
www.opgi.com/grand-prix/G241224/
They look different, probably do the same job provided yours has the same mount points. If you look here at Frank's Pontiac Parts about 2/3 down in the fullsize 67-70's they have a set for a 67. Those look like mine.
http://frankspontiacparts.com/usedparts2/fullsizepontiacpartsp3.htm