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  1. steve meltzer

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    #1 steve meltzer, Sep 8, 2022
    I'M THE PROUD AND LUCKY NEW OWNER OF A '76 308 GTB. It looks like the rear bonnet on this car can be pretty easily removed vis-à-vis a telescoping strut system of sorts. I've enclosed a picture. Is this correct? Any pearls of wisdom? thanx steve
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  2. bitsobrits

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    #2 bitsobrits, Sep 8, 2022
    Lucky indeed!

    It's not telescoping, but rather a quick release (both sides) that allows you to slide the engine cover off. I believe this was only used on the vetroresina cars.
     
  3. steve meltzer

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    #3 steve meltzer, Sep 8, 2022
    Thanx for your prompt and helpful response! yep, plastic. steve
     
  4. 4right

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    #4 4right, Sep 8, 2022
    There are two wires that are attached to that mechanism that run along the inside of the deck lid exiting on both sides closer to the rear of the car. If you pull these wires, it will release the rear deck lid for removal.
     
  5. steve meltzer

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    #5 steve meltzer, Sep 9, 2022
    I don't recall seeing them, but let me look tomorrow. seeing no obvious wires on the bonnet, begs this question: how do the license plate lights get their power/ground?? (Vetroresina means you can't ground to body) thanx for the info. steve
     
  6. JC1720

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    #6 JC1720, Sep 9, 2022
    Welcome Steve!

    The lights are powered through the 2 cover latches - very elegant solution

    I have a similar car, will send photos that may help when I get back to the car
    John
     
  7. 4right

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    #7 4right, Sep 9, 2022
    Image Unavailable, Please Login You should have one of these on either side of your rear deck lid. If you pull these, it will release the deck lid. The wires are attached to the mechanism in your photo.

    Vetroresina means fibreglass/glass fibre/not metal.
     
  8. steve meltzer

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    #8 steve meltzer, Sep 9, 2022
    thanx so much. i found the "pull cables". steve
     
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    #10 steve meltzer, Sep 9, 2022
    thanx so much! steve
     
  11. dwhite

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    #11 dwhite, Sep 10, 2022
    Steve, I know you're an OB/GYN, but are you already trying to deliver something out the back of that car. :)

    Car looks fantastic enjoy it.
     
  12. steve meltzer

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    #12 steve meltzer, Sep 10, 2022
    OK, Dave what's it gonna be....BBQ. or its antithesis....lox and bagels, with jalapenos? s
     
  13. Hannibal308

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    #13 Hannibal308, Sep 10, 2022
    If you remove the bonnet, have a person on each side…it’s not heavy but it’s large. When it’s off, lube the cable pulls and the latch mechanism on each “doggy dick” (no kidding, that’s what my GF called them) before they are reinserted into their sockets. Those little latch pins were really tight on mine after however many years so the pull required on the cables to release them was a bit unnerving.
     
  14. steve meltzer

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    #14 steve meltzer, Sep 10, 2022
    sounds like a good idea....does look anxiety provoking, really. arf, arf. steve
     
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  15. dwhite

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    #15 dwhite, Sep 12, 2022
    Well that sounds like a nice breakfast and lunch. Now we need a place for dinner.
     
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    #16 daynyc, Sep 12, 2022
    What's with you Houstonians and jalapenos??? My Brit friend from Houston is obsessed by them and she pronounces the word with the emphasis on the first syllable.
     
  17. 4right

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    #17 4right, Sep 12, 2022
    Great food in Houston, lots of TexMex and BBQ!!
     

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