ok here goes i pulled the 69 ghia out its been siting for a coulpe years oops it was last taged in o4 driven in 05  ready to get work done and back on road  pulled trunk release up it came gas cap  and well the hood is still closed now the cable is hanging on wall  now what trash the hood or is there a trick

There is a lower horn bellows on the nose.... I have gone through the hole and released the trunk lid before, but it's been a while. 

Aw, crap.... 

In that case, mangle sheet metal on the engine.  You can replace that a lot cheaper than a decklid, Alan.  I can't remember if there is  a way to access that one from underneath.  maybe cut a small hole under the latch?   

In that case.... tear it up.... 

I knowed you was smart....