Mike,
Yes, I had the same problem, but I did it to my self. I was working on
the latch, had it apart and shut the trunk bigger than Dallas.
I took the interior cover off the back bulkhead. Drilled two holes
(about 3/4 inch holes). One to shine a light into and one to run a
socket with every extention I have and could borrow. It takes a 7/16 (
I just went out and checked) and you want to loosen the two bolts which
hold the "loop" up from the bottom. You will probably have to take the
bolts competely out. Then the trunk will open. I've left the two small
holes in my bulkhead. When i put the interior panel back on, you can't
see them from inside the car and the holes don't bother when I have the
trunk open.
Good Luck,
Dwade
Longview, TX
On Sat, 19 Apr 1997, Mike wrote:
> I have a problem. When I went out to open my trunk today it would not!
>Several locksmiths tell me it is not the lock but the latch is not completely
>disengaging.
>
> I think I need to cut a hole in the bulkhead and reach in with something to
>pull the latch. Before I do so I was wondering if anyone else had this
>problem and how did you resolve it.
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike Murphy
> '78 B - hers
> '66 Midget under restoration
>
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