Thanks for the suggestions, I will give it a try. I have a practice car parked next to the one I want to get open, they came as a package deal.

G'Day All,
I am new to this site and thought I would put my hand up and say hi.

Now to the serious stuff. I recently purchased an FE special sedan that looks quite complete although somewhat weather beaten. When I tried to have a look in the engine bay I found that the bonnet release cable had been broken and the bonnet can't be opened. Does anybody have any ideas as to how I can get it open with a minimum of damage? Had it been an FC I could have pried the catch through the grille but the FE grille is too fine. I can't access it from underneath as it has covers in place below the radiator. Has anyone managed to get them open by passing a bent hook up under the front of the bonnet?
Cheers