Hood Release Pull Rod

[ct71rr]

Hi all, does anyone know if the pull rod for the hood release on a ‘71 Road Runner is supposed to have a bend in it at the bottom (red arrow & circle)?

Thanks in advance!

 

[allmoparparts67]

Pic of mine.

 

[71Beeper]

Chad, here's a close up of my release rod end.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Hi all, does anyone know if the pull rod for the hood release on a ‘71 Road Runner is supposed to have a bend in it at the bottom (red arrow & circle)?
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Thanks in advance!

Temp install and see if it’s tweaked if say

 

[ct71rr]

Thank you everyone!

 

[QuickBpBp]

Chad, Here is an Nos one I have they have NO bends except for the ends.

 

[ct71rr]

Thank you Brett! (And everyone else!). That’s what I was thinking. I fixed mine, with some help: