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Bago123


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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.)

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What kind of automobile would you be working on ?  



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Bago123


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Oops, sorry Carl!! Yes, it's a 1967 Pontiac Parisienne 4 door pillarless

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Is the spring there that pushes the hood up when you pull the lever? It sounds like it's missing.

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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.



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Bago123


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No spring!!! It's missing!! Can anyone tell me where to get one? A pic would be good also. Thanks for your help, Ian

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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.

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Sounds like it's time to look at an exploded view diagram.



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Bago


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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



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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.

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-- Edited by Greaser on Thursday 21st of April 2016 02:33:56 PM

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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.

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In all it's glory.

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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/


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Bago


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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

 

 



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Bago


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Found this one, will it work on a '67?

Says from '69 on...

www.opgi.com/grand-prix/G241224/



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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




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Nobody on here have a 67 parts car?

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