Gsmblue Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Buyer beware, I don't see the handle either. As said, it's rather large so should be clearly visible, even if it is black. I would be asking for better pictures showing the handle in the bag. From the description: "This is a new factory Ford hood release cable with handle that fits 1980 to 1985 Ford trucks and Broncos. This part is discontinued from Ford. It does not include the lock cylinder. Package is unopened and part is new. Have only one. Part number is F5TZ-16914-A Hndl+ cable. Factory original part. Buyer to pay shipping. Only ship to USA addresses. No returns ask questions now. You can call your Ford dealer to verify fit no returns. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Roma Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 From the description: "This is a new factory Ford hood release cable with handle that fits 1980 to 1985 Ford trucks and Broncos. This part is discontinued from Ford. It does not include the lock cylinder. Package is unopened and part is new. Have only one. Part number is F5TZ-16914-A Hndl+ cable. Factory original part. Buyer to pay shipping. Only ship to USA addresses. No returns ask questions now. You can call your Ford dealer to verify fit no returns. " To those who have one of these installed, how do you use it? My 84 came with the lock, and the PO kept a copy of the key in the lock so it was always ready, which IMO defeated the purpose. If you only carry one door key, that is attached to the ignition key, then to open the hood would require (just) a little which-key-do-I-need-to-use-first prioritizing. Bottom line, I find the non-locking version much more convenient. First world problems... The metal handle is in the kit, it's integral to the part. You can just make it out (in red) from the listing photo: For a comparison, here's one I made earlier...: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 To those who have one of these installed, how do you use it? My 84 came with the lock, and the PO kept a copy of the key in the lock so it was always ready, which IMO defeated the purpose. If you only carry one door key, that is attached to the ignition key, then to open the hood would require (just) a little which-key-do-I-need-to-use-first prioritizing. Bottom line, I find the non-locking version much more convenient. First world problems... The metal handle is in the kit, it's integral to the part. You can just make it out (in red) from the listing photo: For a comparison, here's one I made earlier...: I have it for looks and disabled the lock feature as I agree that dealing with a key to open the hood is unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 I have it for looks and disabled the lock feature as I agree that dealing with a key to open the hood is unnecessary. You can leave it in the unlocked position, right Scott? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 You can leave it in the unlocked position, right Scott? Now you've got me questioning myself I thought I drilled it out so the cylinder was just cosmetic but maybe it is just in the unlocked position! Getting the truck inspected today so will take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Now you've got me questioning myself I thought I drilled it out so the cylinder was just cosmetic but maybe it is just in the unlocked position! Getting the truck inspected today so will take a look. Found the post - I removed the wafers to disable it. https://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/The-Camano-Experience-tp35327p45010.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Found the post - I removed the wafers to disable it. https://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/The-Camano-Experience-tp35327p45010.html Good to know, Scott. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 You can leave it in the unlocked position, right Scott? This is what I do with Espy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco1946 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 You can leave it in the unlocked position, right Scott? This is what I do with Espy. it doesn't really have an unlocked position, if its fully seated in the sleeve you have to lock it to pull the key out (at least in mine). However, i simply just unlock the cylinder while its pulled out, and then gently push it as far back into the sleeve as it will go. Doesn't look any different and avoids having to turn the truck off to open the hood, which gets annoying fast :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 it doesn't really have an unlocked position, if its fully seated in the sleeve you have to lock it to pull the key out (at least in mine). However, i simply just unlock the cylinder while its pulled out, and then gently push it as far back into the sleeve as it will go. Doesn't look any different and avoids having to turn the truck off to open the hood, which gets annoying fast :) That's correct though I didn't like it not being fully seated and why I removed the wafers Functionally no difference though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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