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tommylg
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 Posted: Tue May 20, 2025 5:20 pm Post subject: trunk latch backup cable |
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I have a wheel well cable as a back up on my '74 MGB-GT.
I cannot find a "how to" anywhere.
Anybody got a write up?
Tommy
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Cusser
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Location: Hot Arizona
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| Posted: Tue May 20, 2025 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: trunk latch backup cable |
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On my two VWs, I drilled a hole and rigged up supplemental cable accessible from around the front right wheel well. I didn't do a write-up as far as I can remember.
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OldSchoolVW's 
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Location: San Diego
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| Posted: Tue May 20, 2025 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: trunk latch backup cable |
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Here you go ...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8667129&highlight=#8667129
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