Engman Style Trunk Release, Nearly Done Options

[Nogoodwithusernames]

Is anyone making a kit like the one Mr. Bland was making before he passed? My car already has a reflector and solenoid kit installed but of course it's iffy and requires two people when it does work (to depress the trunk lid). Or maybe have a list of components or some instructions for anything like it?
Figured after finishing up brakes this weekend *fingers crossed* I should make sure the rear trunk works since I've got a road trip planned with it in a few months.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...f=4&t=17486

[Nogoodwithusernames]

Well I've made some progress on this since my last post, I've got a cable coiled in the engine compartment that I can use to pop the rear trunk latch. I've been hesitant to drill any holes to run it up to the cockpit without your input first though.

My two options I'm thinking of are running it right above the engine cover pull knob and 3d printing a similar cover and knob to match, or running it under the driver seat like how I think the original Engman version was done.

I'm having a hard time telling where I would need to drill through the sheet metal in the engine bay to come out in the right spot inside though and want guidance before hand to avoid having to weld up any extra holes. All thoughts/opinions/pictures are welcome.