OMG I screwed up..., Rear trunk stuck locked. Options

[HansJan]

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.

[HansJan]

Thanks every one.
I was able to remove the bulkhead seal and wiggle the extensions through the gap there. From here the reach is better (straight shot) and I could actually see, since I was never able to get a good look through the latch-cup holes.

It’s open.... Afterwards I broke the pin from the lock (need to buy a new one).

Pretty happy.

[HansJan]

It’s open.... Afterwards I broke the pin from the lock (need to buy a new one).

Pretty happy.

Any one selling the little piece with the pin (that pushes the latch open)?
It screws on to the back of the lock. 914Rubber nor Pelican have it.

[mepstein]

It’s open.... Afterwards I broke the pin from the lock (need to buy a new one).

Pretty happy.

Any one selling the little piece with the pin (that pushes the latch open)?
It screws on to the back of the lock. 914Rubber nor Pelican have it.

Tweet / Dan has them.