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spinrack

I broke the cable for the hood locking mechanism on my '53 Hornet sedan and need to replace it.
After removal, I see that the cable is integral with the chrome under-dash handle. So it appears that I need to replace both cable and handle simultaneously. Is that correct?
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?

Ken U-Tx

Hello I have a new cable assembly for LWB Stepdown, it is a reproduction. Only difference appearence-wise is the new chromed T handle has the letters "HOOD" embossed in it. I have one installed in my Hornet, it solved the problem of my hood popping open in wind guts and bumps. works like a charm. If interested, contact me by private message. Kenneth

mars55

This Dorman part (Universal Cable 55200) will work I think.

http://www.dormanproducts.com/p-3432-55200.aspx

Ken U-Tx

That Dorman cable will work, but you will have to modify it to fit in the dash bracket "D" hole as the replacement doesn't have a flat on it's threads for it to fit through the Hudson bracket's D shaped hole. You will also have to cut the cable housing and the wire cable to the correct length. I would sell mine already to go in the car, if wanted. Kenneth

Richard E.

Jason at Twin H ranch sells a replacement cable. I bought one from him a couple of months ago.

spinrack

Thanks for the info.
I'll be firing off an e-mail to Twin H to see if they have what I need.
In the meantime, I'll just attach a short length of flexible cable to the locking mechanism and pull that from the front whenever I need to release the hood.

hudsonguy

spinrack wrote:

Thanks for the info.
I'll be firing off an e-mail to Twin H to see if they have what I need.
In the meantime, I'll just attach a short length of flexible cable to the locking mechanism and pull that from the front whenever I need to release the hood.

I was just going to suggest that. Actually, Jason's grandpa Bill used to advise to add a 'front-accessible' hood release, to go along with the original inside cable, and I've appreciated that advice countless times since. I used a piece of new brake line that attaches to the pivoting release bracket in the center, and points toward the drivers side headlight. I used an eyebolt to mount the outer end, formed a handle loop in the line, and covered it with a small rubber hose so it doesn't rattle. It's all tucked up in my '49 grill, and is invisible to anyone that doesn't know it's there. Very handy to have.

RL Chilton

Here's a shot of four different types I've run across thus far. I plan on using the one with the ivory handle in the convertible. The one that Ken mentioned, with "HOOD" spelled on it is shown, as well. Anyone know which ones originally went on which models?

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spinrack

The handle on the far left looks the same as the one that came out of my '53 Hornet sedan.
Everything else on my car is stock, so that's the style I'm looking for.

dougson

The Dorman unit or any auto supple store replacement cable will work. Can be easily adapted to the stock release meachnism. I have one on my '54 and it works like a charm.

53jetman

Russell - The one on the far left is the stock cable & handle
However, in a pinch you could use any of those shown

Jerry

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