1949 ford sedan hood cable

[Jamegg]

I believe the ferrule at the end of my hood release cable either moved, or came off. Thus my hood is in down position. I have tried reaching through the grill but my arm is too big. I have followed some suggestions, such as banging on the hood, having someone press on the hood while pulling the cable, all to no avail. I am wondering if I put the car in the air, will I be able to reach the release from below. Any help out there. I have heard all the wisecracks, could use some help. Thanks.

[Gene1949]

One of my greatest fears, been going to ask that question for a very long time here. I think what I would do would be to pull the bar in the grill. Then a person could get his arm up there. I'm going to follow your thread closely and see what the wisdom of the gray hairs on this
board say

[tubman]

This has always been a fear of mine as well. I got a length of appropriately sized cable and hooked it to the latch and put a loop on the end. I then routed it to a place behind the grille where it can be reached but not seen. Sort of a "belt and suspenders" approach.

[50fordcoupeman]

I did the same as tubman.

[wga]

Had that happen on my 49 wagon, and I removed the grill.

[my4dv8]

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It only takes 2 hours to remove the grill from the outside. Ask me how I know. We now have an extra emergency remote cable that hangs behind the bumper.