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| HansJan |
 Oct 18 2018, 11:29 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 395 Joined: 5-April 16 From: Sugar Land TX Member No.: 19,860 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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I was considering making a new username for this (because it soo embarrassing). But we are almost like family on this site, and it would come out sooner or later.
After getting the car back from painting, I’m putting it back together. When reinstalling the rear trunk lock and latch-pin, I closed the trunk. Now it’s stuck closed. I’m able to push the lock in (like unlocking it), but it doesn’t release the latch-pin. The rear lights are installed, so I can’t reach in. Popping out the targa-latch cups, doesn’t help much (my head is too big to see inside). Now I’m thinking about unbolting the hinges from the car, which might allow me some wiggle room. But before doing so I like to see if any of you have better suggestions. Feel free to make fun of me (I deserve it), but helpful suggestions are most welcome. Ps: I’m using the hood shocks instead of springs. |
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| Olympic 914 |
Oct 18 2018, 02:49 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(HansJan @ Oct 18 2018, 01:29 PM)  After getting the car back from painting, I’m putting it back together. When reinstalling the rear trunk lock and latch-pin, I closed the trunk. Now it’s stuck closed. If you put the trunk latch in 180 out it will not unlock. the pin won't hit the release. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Oct 18 2018, 04:27 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
QUOTE(Olympic 914 @ Oct 18 2018, 03:49 PM) QUOTE(HansJan @ Oct 18 2018, 01:29 PM) After getting the car back from painting, I’m putting it back together. When reinstalling the rear trunk lock and latch-pin, I closed the trunk. Now it’s stuck closed. If you put the trunk latch in 180 out it will not unlock. the pin won't hit the release. Nailed it! |
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