[MoparJeff]

Decided to start resurrecting my daughter's Shadow that has been sitting for a few years.

Great idea until I discovered the hood latch is frozen shut. Gave the release a few good yanks but didn't want to break it.

Any good ideas on how to get it released if the cable won't do it?

 

[MoparJeff]

Thanks for the replies!

Had my son pumping the hood (said he felt like he was doing CPR--- how appropriate!) while I yanked on the lever until it started to bend.... no luck

Will keep shooting WD40 and rust penetrator in the general area and will see what the next couple days bring...... in the meantime, any other suggestions gratefully accepted

I do not think any of it is acessible from underneath, seems like the radiator and other structure would be in the way...

 

[MoparJeff]

OK, daily doses of rust buster (as best I could do in general area of latch between hood and fascia/grill), CPR on the hood while yanking on the handle, and we are still stuck.

If I can get to it from underneath, any tips? Cable end assembly looks pretty secure (and not enough room in there to fit a sledge hammer up there lol).

Really don't want to break anything, I have been searching the world wide web and don't see any replacement cables/handles available if I do bust it trying to get it open.

This issue and weather too cold for my old bones = AAAARRRGGGGHHH!

Thanks again for any replies and tips!

 

[MoparJeff]

No, I haven't tried heat, been a week or two now since I tried much anythng so dang cold around here......

And Yes, blistering the paint would in fact represent a cosmetic improvement!

 

[MoparJeff]

Update- Hood opened today using a screwdriver from underneath... WAHOO!

Cable assembly still all frozen, and return spring is busted, but at least I can see things standing up instead of flat on my back now!