Hey Curt;
Is the back of the hood sticking up, or can the hood be moved sideways pushing from the backside near the windshield sideways from pass side to drivers side?
Ive got them to open by pushing sideways gently or pushing down on the raised up rear hood section.
Have to push a little and try and pop hood again. Re align the hood basically.
Miss aligned will keep it from opening the rest of the way.
If that doesnt work, or hood isnt loose: I have used a long HD screwdriver to pry the release tounge back while (a friend is better) pulling on the release handle. Since it will come up part way, can you see where it needs to be to release?
Does the release handle feel like its sticking? Might work it back and forth, spray WD40 up inside of hood catch area too.
Good luck!
Jeff
PS: This made me think of one other way I used to see a guy I know use at a LARGE NC three generation junk yard....a forklift or front loader with forks! It was the big version with 4x4. No telling how many decent hoods hes ruined in his lifetime.
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