Hiding the hood release cable in the engine bay.

DanenGraham

DanenGraham

Big in the rear
The only thing left on the driver side of the engine bay is the hood release cable, and I want to hide it in the fender well. Problem is that its not long enough to run all the way around out of sight, and would need to be lengthened, or a new longer cable made. I was thinking about just making a small bracket, that would mount to the dash and move the release handle forward 3-4" but that doesn't get it hidden, just moves it more to the corner.

Has anyone done anything like this, or found/made a longer cable that will work? The way the stock one looks I'm not sure if it can be modified at all without messing it up.
 
warmpancakes

warmpancakes

New member
Re: Hiding the hood release cable in the engine bay.

very simple go to a bicycle store they can custom make one on the spot, had to have them made for older cars
 
DanenGraham

DanenGraham

Big in the rear
Re: Hiding the hood release cable in the engine bay.

warmpancakes said:
very simple go to a bicycle store they can custom make one on the spot, had to have them made for older cars
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Didnt even think of that, i will have to check out the local stores.

Can the stock handle be removed and installed onto a new cable? It looked like it was a pressed in plastic fitting or something. I will have to look at mine again, i didnt mess with it just knew it needed to be shorter.


Thanks!
 
0966Sy

0966Sy

Code what?
Re: Hiding the hood release cable in the engine bay.

I would like to see a pic of your engine bay please
 
fauXGT

fauXGT

Brick Pilot
Re: Hiding the hood release cable in the engine bay.

I was thinking of a full size vehicle to see if it's longer. :2cents:
 
canadian

canadian

sy in progress
Re: Hiding the hood release cable in the engine bay.

Interested in the outcome of this. Please post pics.
 
Ty92Resto

Ty92Resto

Member
Re: Hiding the hood release cable in the engine bay.

warmpancakes said:
very simple go to a bicycle store they can custom make one on the spot, had to have them made for older cars
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Interesting thought..... I used to work at a bike shop doing retail and wrenching (edit: they seemed short for this application). Most of our brake cables were already a fixed length, then trimmed when put on the bike. Have you seen shops with spools of cable?
 
warmpancakes

warmpancakes

New member
Re: Hiding the hood release cable in the engine bay.

Ty92Resto said:
Interesting thought..... I used to work at a bike shop doing retail and wrenching (edit: they seemed short for this application). Most of our brake cables were already a fixed length, then trimmed when put on the bike. Have you seen shops with spools of cable?
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yep theres a High end pike shop in Ann arbor that custom makes them they do alot of work on those "bike friday" fold up things
 
SY2932

SY2932

Administrator
Re: Hiding the hood release cable in the engine bay.

Whatever you end up doing, keep in mind that the cable housing will HAVE to be secured somewhere towards the latch. If it's not, the cable will just "flail" the housing around since it won't have anything to pull against. A few years ago the small plastic clip that holds it to the radiator support on my truck broke. The result was I couldn't open my hood. Been meaning to machine an aluminum one so that I don't have to break into my truck again...
 
DanenGraham

DanenGraham

Big in the rear
Re: Hiding the hood release cable in the engine bay.

SY2932 said:
Whatever you end up doing, keep in mind that the cable housing will HAVE to be secured somewhere towards the latch. If it's not, the cable will just "flail" the housing around since it won't have anything to pull against. A few years ago the small plastic clip that holds it to the radiator support on my truck broke. The result was I couldn't open my hood. Been meaning to machine an aluminum one so that I don't have to break into my truck again...
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I am wanting to use the stock location for up front, just run it through the fender well so its out of site. Im sure a new cable could be secured in the same spot if need be.
 
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