I just picked up what appears to be a super nice 86 - I replaced the headlight motor that went on the fritz the first week (thanks for info on the site)  - now I can't get the hood open - passenger side doesn't want to release - is there a way to release it?    Thanks   

it may be hung up. first i would close the hood completely and try pushing down on it and then release the hood. they do make a tool to do it but basically all you need is a rod with a hook that you can slide in the locking mechanism and grab the end of the cable and pull the locking jaws manually. mine has gotten stuck if i didn't pull up on the hood right and doing what i said to start always worked. 

Eddie's got it right. After you get it open, don't forget to spray some lubricant on the cable & work it a few of times. WD-40 will do the trick but over time it will gather dust & hang up again. Either use it  routinely or use some silicone cable lube like you use on your motorcycle cables.

Thanks  I'll give it a try