'67 Bonnet won't open

Looked into this because my bug had a similar problem. I was very happy when I found that the cable was just too long: yanking on it with locking pliers opened it.

I read someplace (probably here) that the hole does not help if the spare is in place because it is in the way. Some people seem to resort of cutting into the glovebox and just replacing it - sounds like a good option if you have no choice. Apparently another option is that you can cut the handle in two and spin it off - seems to me that could do damage to the paint. Handles are probably more expensive than a glove box.

Remco

sometimes if the spare wheel it not sitting correctly (dont ask ! :-) ), or the tyres are wider than stock, you have to push to get the bonnet closed ... then you are in trouble trying to open it again ! the solution to this one is to sit / put weight on the bonet as if you are trying to close it whist a helper pulls the release cable from inside.

Stuck bonets are relatively quite common (in my expereince) I have another bug with a stuck bonnet I havent looked at yet so more replies to this thead would be welcomed by me too :-)

Rich

I thank you for the speedy replies. I called my son to give him the tips and he had already gotten it open. By laying down in front of the bug and pulling on the handle, he was able to get a slight opening in which he stuck a long slender chisel which allowed him to move the mechanism. Open Sez-me.