[DeTomaso] hood release cable source

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/27/07 15 58 23, SOBill at aol.com writes:


> You can get stainless steel wire at most any hardware store as well  as the
> ferrules used to form the loops or handles. The ferrules are made of  
> aluminum
> and can be formed (crushed) with slip joint pliers.
> 

That's fine for making a back-up emergency release.   But the original cable 
is really nothing more than a bicycle cable, which is rather different in 
character from most of the wire typically found at hardware stores.

Is the problem simply that the ends of your existing wire have conked out?   
Assuming you still have the sheath, you can buy replacement cable at any GOOD 
bicycle store.   But hardware store wire might work just as well in this 
application?

Now, if you literally have nothing at all, then the bicycle shop is the only 
way to go--they sell the sheath, crimped-on ends and wire and you can make 
whatever you need there.

Mike


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