Trunk lid latch install?

[fmontez1]

Hello all,

My trunk lid latch is toast. I procured one from a member here, and am going to try and install it tomorrow.

It's going in A 68 coronet.

Any tips? Is it tough?

I couldn't find anything here when I searched, so I thought I'd ask in case anybody else was wondering also.

Thanks for any info.

Fred.

 

[69roadr]

hey Fred, that should be an easy job to do. will require trial and error to get where you want it.

 

[fmontez1]

For some reason I've always shy-ed away from it. Going to hit it tonight. I was scared of it cause the mechanic wouldn't touch it. Probably not worth his time, but it sucks having to open the trunk trough the back seat all the time

 

[Dako]

Removing bottom and top seat pieces each time you need to get in the trunk? I would say 'sucks' is an accuracte discription. Plus, You got to be skinny to get through those supports!

 

[fmontez1]

I'm a big dude. I rigged up a screwdriver on a pole to get in there. hahaha

Also the seats are out for work, so its not all that bad, but still a pain in my knees every time.

 

[MoparBill]

Just a thought-if your latch holds the trunk closed....and open with a screwdriver from the inside...it may be your lock/lockrod that's broken.

 

[fmontez1]

Just a thought-if your latch holds the trunk closed....and open with a screwdriver from the inside...it may be your lock/lockrod that's broken.

I didn't get to get in there today. I'll have to take a look. Thanks for the tip, I'll look for the Lock rod.

I went to install it today, and realized the guy had sent me a door striker/receiver/latch, not the trunk latch. So I may need to go looking again.

Thanks to you, maybe just looking for a lockrod and not the whole mechanism.

So glad I asked!

 

[fmontez1]

Ok, even happier that I asked. I don't need a latch, I just need the rod that goes from the key to the latch, and they are available online for about $5. Once again, FBBO coming through in a big way, saving me $$$$