Problems opening the hood

My hood doesnt have a release cable, but before I shut the hood I wrapped some wire where it would be that I could use to pull. Now its been 2 months, and i cant get it open. I pulled that wire till it cut into my hands. I tried to put a screwdriver in and force the release over, and no dice. Its been soaked in WD40 and PB over and over. Should I remove the latch somehow from inside the engine bay? Theres no motor in the car so I can squeeze in there and fiddle around. But I feel like im overthinking it. Anyone got some tips? ((65 Dart 270))