How to open hood with broken hood release cable on your 81-87 Square body Chevy truck.

[@solomantaylor5911]

I just tried this on my 89 chevy S10 and it worked thanks

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Awesome, didn't know it would work on the s10 also.

[@t-moneys.4652]

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[@grantp4022]

Great video, and your a very creative man, to make a tool for this problem. I have a 97 Chev Lumina, and my hood is stuck closed. I don't know if I can do what you did, but it's worth a try. To do this though, you'd need to have your hood open the 1st time, to know where the latch is, and configure some kind of tool, where you can see what your dealing with, for measurements. Maybe you should invent this simple tool and make millions :)

[@therealsl0ve]

Great vid! You did an excellent job with the open hood demo and then the real-life scenario demo. Many thanks!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@afterhourkustoms]

Surly nobody will have a video online of how to open squarebody hood with a broken cable, i thought! Boy was i wrong! First video that popped up and very informative. Got mine popped within 30 secs of watching this video with a coat hanger. Thank you got a new sub!!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Awesome, I'm glad it helped out. Thanks for letting me know that it did.

[@braydennelson9099]

fantastic vid. got my 94 open in less than 5 min. I appreciate you man.

[@ErinGilbeau-cd4uj]

Great video, out of desperation I used a handle from a 5 gallon bucket. It was already bent perfectly and worked like a charm. Thanks for the video

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks. That handle idea is awesome. Thanks for sharing. #whateverittakes

[@alanearnshaw1624]

Thanks brother for sharing the bucket handle trick! As you say it is pre bent for the job, second attempt at threading it in….POP ! Came right open!

[@harleynagy4124]

Is this hood latch method work on a 1970s square body

[@SquarebodyStuff]

No, the 70's models you can remove the grille to access the latch.

[@harleynagy4124]

Could you possibly make a video of how to do this on a 1970s square body I would really appreciate it

[@tylertwa6047]

Thanks I used an old paint roller worked great

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Heck yeah, great idea, use whatever you have handy.

[@jasonolmsted1662]

Dude, AWESOME UNDER 7 MIN. THAT WAS WITH MAKING THE TOOL!!! THANK YOU

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad to help

[@KenneyColeman]

Hey Squarebody Stuff,this idea worked on my 1994 Silverado,very much appreciated with this thought,thanks man.Have a safe,new week.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm glad it helped on your newer truck too.

[@sweine1974]

Great video. The time you took to show the bends is what helped me the most. I ended up using a coat hanger and got it to work once I went back and made the bends in the spots that you suggested. Granted it took a little over an hour, but I finally got in the 85 chevy. Much appreciated

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm glad it worked out for you

[@adamkissinger9433]

Best video yet my cable broke and I was furious but after watching your video I calmed down and got my hood open thank you

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad it helped.

[@chynnazink]

Seriously been trying to get my hood up for months, and get frustrated and just decide to mess with it later. Just achieved it in less than a minute with ur help! Thanks!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad the video helped.

[@isfahelww]

thanks! I just used your video to get into my 1987 suburban. You just got yourself a loyal subscriber.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

@@isfahelww awesome!!!

[@tims72demon]

I remember seeing this video a few years ago when you made it. A few weeks ago I replaced the old cable on my 86 C20 must have been rusty. It was the original. The end of the new cable came out of that spring clip. I played for an hour. Then I came in and found this video. I was close but I needed a heavier wire. Used the heaviest welding rod I had. Worked in about 20 seconds !!! Had to squeeze that clip closed to hold it in. Thx👍

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad it helped out.

[@JohnattheFarm]

I had my doubts after messing around and cussing around with a screwdriver and coat hanger. But, seeing the way the "tool" was shaped and watching it in use made all the difference. I'm a MIG guy so no rods but used a hoop from the kids croquet set and worked the first time. THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome.

[@timmbates7078]

After struggling with my hood for about an hour and a half I came across your video and got it on the first try 🤦🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️ thanks for the info!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome, glad it worked for you.

[@ct70208]

Thanks for posting this information . Just had my latch cable snap. I pried and wedged the hood to get enough clearance and used a 6” paint roller handle from the opposite side(passenger side)to push instead of pull and it worked in about a minute.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm glad to help out

[@brandonpriest3604]

Dude,,, you are my Square body Hero. This is the second time you got me out of a major bind !!! The first time, was your timing mark video, with the dot on the cam gears .....Thanks for all your time Bruhda !!!!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm glad to help out buddy. I appreciate you letting me know I was able to help. Comments like this is what helps to keep me going.

[@ubiquitousk2476]

This video was ridiculously helpful. Kind of stumbled on it in desperation and I'm happy I did. Keep up the good work

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Awesome, I'm glad it helped

[@carolduvall111]

That is the same latch my 89 cadillac deville has thanks I couldn't find anything even close to this. And the way you did it is just simple...i waisted a bunch of time before I decided to try your video...im happy now I gotta find my wire coat hanger...thanks so much

[@frede4610]

Thank you for making this video! It just saved me so much time. I was able to us a metal shirt hanger and did it in the first try on my 89 OBS. You rock!!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, I'm glad it helped

[@NMCEWEN78]

THANK YOU , THANK YOU...YOUR HANGER TRICK WORKED LIKE IN 5 MINS..My cable had came unloose...I will keep my hanger just in case...Keep up the good work♤

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm glad it worked for you. And thanks for letting me know.

[@dennisrockwell7834]

Thank you, I will give that a try. I was going nuts trying to open my 82 square c10 with a broken cable and dead battery, thanks again!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

It might take a little bit to get it, just be patient.

[@ryanbaxter4243]

You are the man. Video was thorough and precise. Thank you

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks.

[@etew4142]

Great video, got my hood open after the cable broke loose from the latch. Thanks for the video, new subscriber here.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, I'm glad it helped out.

[@darrinbaldwin5613]

Took me 20+ minutes of trying but it worked!! 🙌😁👍

[@nilsondavis39]

YOU! Are the MAN! 🤘🏽 Thank ya sir! I hope you hit the lottery man! Life saver!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad to help out

[@straightshooter3643]

You da man!!!!! I have a 89 Silverado and I just snapped my cable on box truck yesterday too!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, hope it helps

[@straightshooter3643]

@@SquarebodyStuff You'd have loved my 75 Chevy C50 with a PTO dump bed I sold a few months back. A tank of a truck!

[@perryvoagen5491]

Thank you, hopefully this will work on a '85 S10 I just bought and found out the hood release cable is broke and it has a dead battery...

[@mikehicks65]

Thanks!!! I watched the video and I thought well this is going to take me a while but surprising it only took a few seconds to pop my hood! Hardest part was making the tool because all I had available was a heavy stanlesssteel coat hanger (hard to cut).

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad it helped.

[@skotdespain8841]

Thanks for the video. My truck had a wiring fire inside the cab. I've been collecting parts for a while now, and the trucks just been sitting. I was going to work on it, and when I pulled the release something broke. I hope I can make a tool strong enough to overvome the rust.

[@jameymoore8000]

I love the wrench tat on your wrist. Thanks for the video

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks

[@zachwilliams7632]

A million thumbs up!👍🏻 thanks my guy!!!!!🎉

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad to help out. Thanks for joining in on the live.

[@ForeIndication]

First vid on this I saw was a guy with a heavy coat hanger, he came the long way from the right. I fashioned a wire much like yours with a sheep's hook end and the same short curve, 2 minutes and the hood popped. Thanks for sharing.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@jeffdillard5742]

Great helpful video to those in need!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

It's helped several.

[@martinmoreno868]

It work with this info took me a minute to open thé hood, thanks once again

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Awesome, I'm glad it worked out for you. Thanks for letting me know.

[@Mr1Anvil1]

thanks King, saved my bacon.. dead battery needing a boost

[@natewilliams2445]

Nice job! I was wondering when this video was gonna come out.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I was gonna message you to let you know it was up,. But you beat me to it.

[@markjackson3810]

Excellent Dental trick took me all of two tries at 5 minutes and most of that was finding a wire hanger and bending it but it worked perfectly in two tries

[@joeduke6341]

I really appreciated this video buddy. It definitely helped me get my hood open and I thank you very much

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome. I'm glad it helped out

[@Lisa-lx9rm]

How do I get my hood to flatten out. 1994 Chevy 1500 Pick up.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Not 100% sure on that body style. There should be a way to adjust the hinges

[@HeidiHenderson-h5k]

THANK YOU AND NATE! You saved us!

[@baileyharris5161]

Works on a 1988 r3500 as well. Thanks man you saved me a lot of time. It worked first try with a cheap hanger!!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad it helped out.

[@justing8046]

Man worked perfectly on my 85. Took maybe 20secs.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Awesome

[@burtjones4598]

85 c-10 in the Dutch West Indies. Gallon paint can handle worked for the fist pop.Cable coating completely dissolved. Would not let the latch back for the second POP. That is where the hit on the hood usually pops it. Not this time. Same wire was used to grab the cable itself and wiggle the out of it. Worked to the safety latch . Have new cable. Thanks, I needed that. Only C10 on the Island running and at work.

[@scottblack8476]

Your instructions helped out perfectly

[@eaglescout1984]

Man, I wish this had worked on my truck. My cable is fine, but i just couldn't seem to get it to "pop". I spent 15 minutes trying to get the hook engaged, thought I had it a few times (and probably did) but still couldn't get the mechanism to budge. Finally, I did the nuclear option and used a crow bar to lift the hood enough to undo the 2 bolts holding the mechanism in place. Then lift it up about a foot to get to the cable and take it off and finally be able to open the hood. The mechanism was completely frozen. I had to douse it in WD-40 and, little-by-little wiggle the pieces until they were moving freely. Then I put on a good spray of silicone lubricant. We had 2 weeks of steady rain/mist (in the Blue Ridge, thankfully not as bad as Asheville). So, I think that created the perfect condition to allow the latch to completely rust shut.

[@jacobduryea8030]

Fantastic, man you’re a lifesaver

[@Tropicalrg]

That my man was very informative. Thanks for the video

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome.

[@martinmoreno868]

Just run into this problem on a 1985 c10 defenitly im going to try this, thanks for the info

[@SquarebodyStuff]

It's a little tricky, but be patient, and you will get it figured out

[@jameybuck2828]

Thank you it worked on my 92 3500. didn't even have the spring in my way. used a hanger.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Awesome.

[@jettrink7510]

Wow... my new release mechanism... make my day thank you

[@jakehelmkamp2784]

Your a lifesaver man

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad to help out

[@philschueller767]

Worked perfectly thanks so much. I used 12 gauge ceiling wire.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Awesome, glad it worked out for you.

[@lennyfitzgerald4714]

It worked thanks for showing the trick

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Awesome

[@fishandgameman]

If you put 90 degree, 1/4 inch bend on the end of the wire, you can go through that small hole to the driver’s side of the latch above the core support. Something about the size of a hog wire panel works great. Your way works great too. I just figured that’s why that small hole is there. 👍

[@normstephens8354]

I don't know what is underneath the hood latch on the square body, but on my S10 ... once I got the hood open with the wire ... I drilled a hole directly under the latch so that I could stick a small screw driver up from the bottom and release the latch.

[@matthewlockhart7435]

Thank you sir!!! Your instruction was excellent. Got her open first try. I am in your dedt.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad to help.

[@nathaninwa240z]

Thanks for posting. Looked around a bit and hit KZbin after not seeing a quick solution. My cables clip had slid off the arm

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome.

[@Hardlines_FullsendRc]

Hell yes thank you,it worked 💪

[@jamessanders6766]

Cool stuff. Thanks for the information.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

[@TwistedPerceptions01]

Gonna try this tomorrow on my old 87. Hopefully it works cause my headlight just died tonight.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

It may take a few tries but it'll work.

[@edhofer7452]

Overall that video was helpful to my friend thank you

[@StreetCarChronicles]

Thank god for this channel! #becausehoodsbroke.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

#becausecablesbreak

[@mattmanley4666]

Always good content cheers.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thank you 😁

[@akabruno1]

Thank you for the info. I needed it.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

No problem, glad to help.

[@gilbursells4166]

I have a question is there any method on preventing the crack on the center of the hood. I've mostly seen it happen on the 80's on up???

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Adding a brace to the inside front center helps.

[@stang8urimport783]

Thanks for the help!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome.

[@dennismatthews8570]

Thank you sir. Works great

[@Victorsvolkswagens]

You can also just pry up on the hood just enough to access the bolts on the hood latch then unbolt it then voila its open

[@lsu614]

Works great thank you so damn much!

[@JohnSmith-l4i6u]

It works

[@stanthrasher4815]

Tks mine just broke!

[@jtonythejett1]

Thank you sir!!!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@kittcrowley7464]

Got a 91 burban with the same style latch. Cant get it to work though. The hanger just keeps bending around under the hood and wont get anywhere close to where i need it.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Sometimes it takes a little bit, but it can be done.

[@kittcrowley7464]

@@SquarebodyStuff asked my mom for help. Took her almost an hour but she got it open and helped me run a new cable.

[@stevemajors9914]

Thanks for the vids. My 78 chevy has a stuck hood. Theres no hood release in the cab. It seems to have wedged itself shut. The ball looking bolt has wedged itself under the release. Any ideas? Thanks. Cutting it open seems better

[@SquarebodyStuff]

The latch mechanism on those is behind the grille. You can remove the grille on it to get to the latch if you need to.

[@edstransitscott9186]

Great, I have a 84 long wheel base

[@RedEyedPatriot]

I'm def a Square Body guy but that Dodge in the background is cool...ive got a 89 power ram with 360 and holley tbi

[@SquarebodyStuff]

That's one of my boys friends truck. The rear end went out and ended up here. Lol.

[@RedEyedPatriot]

@@SquarebodyStuff I just started a channel myself...just a couple guitar videos...gonna upload some of my Square Body's soon I need a better camera or phone...check it out if you want...thanks man love the content 😎🤘🇺🇸

[@harleynagy4124]

Could you possibly make a video of this on a 1970s square body Becuase I have a k35 crew cab and the hood cable won’t move I would really appreciate if you could sometime

[@SquarebodyStuff]

It might be a few days.

[@harleynagy4124]

Okay thanks for letting me know

[@SquarebodyStuff]

hey, ill have a video out this evening at 6:30 central about the 77-80 hood latch. I hope it helps out.

[@EddieC2000]

Good video but I have a bug deflector on mine. I eventually got it but I'm telling you almost impossible.

[@BenMcMillian-ib9jy]

I have a 2005. Will this work ?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm not familiar with that year.

[@seedplanter7173]

I'm in my 88 k5. Snowing in Colorado hit some black ice hit a curb and my battery got jogged. Can't open hood. I could freeze to death.

[@DA-eu3cv]

Thank you

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@jettrink7510]

man we took the long way around for that

[@ericstevens4945]

Hell yeah bro

[@thomasearl2510]

does it work on gmc

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Yes

[@wyatt7513]

I cant a hook on it because theres a spring in the front that keeps getting in the way

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You have to get behind the latch from the side. It's doable.

[@mrmcguru163]

what about for a 72 c-10?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Wasn't aware that they had inside hood release.

[@mrmcguru163]

@@SquarebodyStuff oh well maybe mine was an aftermarket

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I think so, but I'm not super familiar with the 67-72 trucks. I know that the squarebodys didn't get the inside hood latch option until '77. In 81 it became a standard option that all trucks had.

[@mrmcguru163]

@@SquarebodyStuff well I guess I’ll have to give it a look again

[@lisatitsworth7650]

How bout latch on 04 s10 blazer?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm not familiar with them.

[@lisatitsworth7650]

I found one n its pretty much same but the guy used the antenna off his ride 🙂

[@richarddennis5676]

worked

[@johnjoannides6297]

I cannot find the cord to pull on my 2020 corvette to open the hood

[@smokeydabeecharlescoleman8365]

Good stuff, now try it with a piece of flat sheet metal. You can make a cardboard cut of the tool 1st.Get fancy and put a wood handle on it,lol.

[@liraslusciouslife7609]

Anyone just trying to find out how to do this without wanting to hear a lot of comments just jump to 7:00 mark

[@adub536]

😎 video

[@michaelcantrell1108]

God damn just show me already

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Did you get your hood open?

[@Josh-iy8sz]

6 min before he stopped talking if anyone wants to know what he did

[@SquarebodyStuff]

🤣🤣🤣

[@edhofer7452]

You talk way too long besides getting to the point ed from Maryland

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm aware of my ability to talk alot. Most of my videos are like that. Probably not the channel for you.

[@rondavid772]

You talk to much

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks

[@floydpink6238]

Thanks that is a good idea. Have a great day. Thanks again bye...

[@Tropicalrg]

That my man was very informative. Thanks for the video

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, and you're welcome. I hope it helped