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Old 03-25-2013, 11:38 AM   #1
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hood release cable

I was wondering if anyone knew of a longer hood release cable for these trucks? I just finished up my ls1 swap and trying to clean up under the hood but my cable kinda lays across the middle of the fender aprin and looks like crap. thoughts ideas?
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Old 03-25-2013, 02:37 PM   #2
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Re: hood release cable

Welcome to the site Blackpony. Check out LoKar for a universal cable/
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Old 03-26-2013, 09:33 PM   #3
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Re: hood release cable

ok kool thanks! Ill post an intro thread and some pics tomorrow. Need to get a few better pics.. haha
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Old 03-27-2013, 05:02 AM   #4
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you can always shorten it
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Old 05-19-2014, 01:14 PM   #5
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Re: hood release cable

wondering if you intalled one of these and if so any pics of how you mounted the handle lever?
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Re: hood release cable

bump. I need a longer cable as well. about 101"
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Old 06-03-2020, 08:48 PM   #7
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Pictures?
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Old 06-05-2020, 06:52 AM   #8
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Lightbulb Re: hood release cable

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bump. I need a longer cable as well. about 101"
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HELP UNIVERSAL HOOD RELEASE CABLE KIT 94 INCH 3 HANDLE ASSORTMENT 03323 Doorman. If the cable is 94 you used the long handle that would be close to 100-101" and or you could weld in small length of steel in the same shape and size near the handle then you should be golden.
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