1957 ford fairlane 500
Asked by shelby1952 Dec 31, 2014 at 05:20 PM about the 1957 Ford Fairlane
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
the hood latch is broken and I cannot find a way to open it they say there is a plug under the dash but I cannot find it can you give me details on how to get to this to replace the cable that is broken.I cannot get my hood open
11 Answers
migration_hgqguy answered 9 years ago
My uncle has a fleet of 1957 fords. he would be able to help you out. I do not have direct contact with him, but his son has a Facebook. if you are able to contact him Im sure he could get you the answer you need... David hartman, canton Ny . also if you google Kyle hartman renseler falls new york, you will find info.. he has ... no lie about 50 1957 fords!!!
shelby1952 answered 9 years ago
I HAVE HEARD YOU HAVE TO GO INSIDE THE CAR IT WNAT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE THE CABLE IS BROKE
shelby1952 answered 9 years ago
its no way on the outside I know it has to be done from the inside they say there is a plug in there you put a screwdriver in and turn and it will release it but I cannot find the plug
I have never heard of a plug in the firewall that you can remove and place a screwdriver in, turn and "WaLa" Open sesame! Sorry, no plug that I have ever heard of. You may mess up your paint some but you can work it from the front of the car and get the safety latch open also. I don't remember any pre 60 Ford with a cable hood release. Doesn't mean they didn't make one, I just don't remember one.
Previous posters must have never owned a 57 Ford. The plug is under the carpet at the center under the dash on the firewall. Pry it open and insert the screwdriver. It will open right up. Does not open from outside of the car. previous answers were wrong.
57 Ford hood has hinges at the front and opens at the windshield / Cowl area and tilts forward. That is why there is no hood latch accessible at the radiator / grill area. Damn guys, get it together.
Did you ever get your hood open? I have the same problem
I'm searching for an answer to this question as well. I cannot find the hole
I am having trouble locating the hole as well on my 58 fairlane
GuruDDCD7D answered about a year ago
There is a 11/2 inch hole in the dash area, you have to take the passengers side vent off to get access to the hole, most of the time the plug is missing. Here is the kicker, neither the your hand or a screwdriver fit. There us a tiny little stub your supposed to move with your screwdriver to the passengers side and it is supposed to release the hood, according to the 57 ford manual, so far I have been unable to get anywhere. I am designing a special tool and if that doesn't do it, I am using a hole saw. I will keep you informed.
