Hood release

Jasonmorris · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 1:22 pm Post subject: Hood release

The oval I am looking at. I believe it is a 56. I assume the hood release is on the drivers side. But i can not get it to release. Is there a trick to getting it open.

slalombuggy · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 3:20 pm Post subject:

If the cable under the drivers side doesn't work, you've got your work cut out for you. You may be able to go in though one of the steering box adjustment openings or if the tanks out, through there. If nothing else works you could cut the handle in half and unscrew it. The latch shares the same bolts. Good luck

brad

Eric&Barb · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:36 am Post subject:

Is the cable broken?

Try first to push down on the hood handle a few times.

If cable is not broken, have a helper pull the handle when you push down on the hood handle.
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Jasonmorris · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:57 am Post subject:

The cable will not budge. I figure it is rusted in the tube.

Eric&Barb · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:15 am Post subject:

Well try the above, parts might be rusty and some bumping around will hopefully loosen it all up. The hood latch has a pretty strong spring and that in itself will clamp on the latch parts and if rusty there will not move easily.
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Jasonmorris · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 5:46 pm Post subject:

Im gonna use it as a excuse to try to talk them down on the price.

Eric&Barb · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 7:43 pm Post subject:

Please keep us posted how it goes and get images either way!
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Jasonmorris · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 8:47 pm Post subject:

Its a one owner car. Tags expired Feb 82. The old man that has it his parents bought it new in Germany. They picked up in Germany then drove it around Europe then they brought it home with them. They said the man drove it everyday. Drove it until he was not able to drive anymore. It Has some dents in the roof from falling branches and some dents in the fenders. But a solid car. 99% rust free. The only rot in the floorboard is a spot abot the size of a quarter infront of the drivers seat.

vvdubman · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:32 am Post subject:

Post pictures!!

Eric&Barb · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:48 pm Post subject:

If you get it, definitely inquire about pictures and any paperwork he might have about that VW!
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Jasonmorris · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 1:32 pm Post subject:

I will. Plan on going one night this week and talking cash with them.

Eric&Barb · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 2:26 pm Post subject:

Happy hunting!
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Jasonmorris · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 2:40 pm Post subject:

Eric&Barb · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:23 pm Post subject:

Looks like original door panels and seat upholstery!
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Ryan Pruden · Samba Member Joined: January 20, 2004 Posts: 94

looks like its a nile or prairie beige car. Would be awesome if you could load some more pictures!

Jasonmorris · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:35 am Post subject:

It will not let me upload any more pics I get this error Message Your uploaded file is too large or corrupted. I Did it the same way I posted the first one

BulliBill · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 4:16 pm Post subject:

Gwdghiaguy · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:08 pm Post subject:

hold out for the basketball. that would be a deal breaker for me. nice looking interior; hope things work out well for you!

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