broken trunk lock 66 mustang

[stang66convt]

66 mustang convertable...put key in trunk lock and it just keeps turning
cant get in trunk...thought i could go thru back seat..but cross bars and the hydraulic system for the top is in the way...do i take it to a locksmith and have him drill it out..or is there another way

 

[Lemondrop]

Get in the backseat way . I know stuff is in the way but if there is a hole big enough for a socket on a long extension , you can remove the bolts that hold the latch plate to the tail light panel and the trunk will open . You can then take the lock out and replace it without a locksmith . The lock itself might be good just something inbetween (like the latch) has worn out or gotten loose .

 

[MustangMatt1966]

haha i have the same thing going on with mine (66) there must be some kind of mass produced defective lock in which they installed on these cars, a trick that i use is turn it back and forth, each time slowing and pushing on the lock clicking it back and forth...it just took time and patience till i got mine open...the replacement locks are cheap and come with a new key (any mustang vendor carries them)...good luck and let us know how it turns out1

 

[stang66convt]

i tried the key back and forth no luck...ill try lemodrop idea and try to go thru the back seat with a long extension thanks will let you know how it works

 

[stang66convt]

well it looks like i can reach the latch bolts...just got to find an extension long enough

 

[MustangMatt1966]

well it looks like i can reach the latch bolts...just got to find an extension long enough

good good..keep us informed of how it turns out

 

[66Runt]

You could always remove the screws for the rear of the well liner

And with the top up reach in through there. Much shorter distance that way.

Good luck,

Scott

 

[dennis112]

And with the top up reach in through there. Much shorter distance that way.

Good luck,

Scott

The vinyl storage well will be in the way--although it can be unbolted. I sent a skinny person into my convertible's trunk that way once.

 

[stang66convt]

thru the well liner was the way to go sent my 7 year old in with a wrech and up popped the trunk..thanks all for the help

 

[66Runt]

Smart 7 year old!

Great work! congratulations.