The tab will not do anything unless the main latch has been released. To release a reluctant main latch or one which has a broken cable, you can take a coat hanger and pull the cable with it. Just hook on the side and yank down any way you can.

Good luck.

Tom W

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.