If the the hood latch itself of not seized (I suspect that is what is actually stuck) you can open it by reaching in from under the bumper and grill and pushing the latch to the driver's side. Practice on an open hood so you can see what to do. Ken Ames > Battery is dead and the hood cable is frozen.......... > anyone with a 'Hot Tip' as to getting the hood open > on an '88 Eagle, I'm all Ears ! > > Car will be trailered back to New York . > > > Brien. > NEW YORK > eagle registry #501 > > eagle kammback registry > > > >