Jeep

I'm in a bit of a pickle . I have a 71 Z , and the hood latch cable broke at the latch itself . I would like any suggestion short of cutting metal . I have removed the starter to gain some room on the pass side and am in the prossess of removing the exhaust pipe from the header to gain more on the drivers side . Can't say I'm very good at using a puter , so I thank you all for your patience . Wouldn't mind some tech drawings or photos to help me see what I can't . Like I said , I,m new at this computer stuff . My nephew just got me hooked on to the intertube and I feel old . Thanks !