1957buickjim Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 OK..My trunk latch has been working kind of funky lately, taking more and more force to close and latch the trunk. Yesterday I slammed it shut to lock it before I left for a cruise. Came home and now the doggone thing won't open. The key turns to, but it seems that the latch is not releasing. I have been trying to put my body weight on the trunk to force it down, which is what I have had to do before, but now that is not working. Any ideas out there as to what to do? The mechanism is not broken, that much I know. Also, any experienced wise ones out there who have had this problem and have a method to fix it? Thanks for all your help out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Leave over night in down town Detroit. In the morning it will open..............................bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Bob..Hilarious..Finally got it open with the help of all my friends in the D-town! Went into a party store for a minute and shazaam!! It was open, and all cleaned out to boot!Actually, kept applying pressure on the lid and it finally released. Went to the manual and ended up having to shim the latch mechanism to get the correct adustment. Re-installed and works fine now. Just one more thing to keep an eye on.Happy Easter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) I had the same inner city thought as I was reading. Ever notice I have a picture of damned near everything. Like where I wouldn't park, behind the stadium: Or at the plaza.Bernie Edited March 31, 2013 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Bernie, LMAO!! I have actually parked behind the stadium (Ford Field) and routinely drive by the Model T Plaza on Woodward Ave on my way to downtown Detroit. Where did you come up with those pictures..Do you lurk here in the shadows of Detroit???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick man Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) Jim:Here is a photo showing a finished properly opened and freed lock mechanism that was stuck just like yours. This is the only factory sanctioned method we know of. Yes, however a heavy duty metal snips were required. To free untidy metal simply use a hacksaw blade wrapped with duck tape to serve as a simple handle on the blade and small pliers to fold back any metal that could cut your skin when accessing the latch mechanism inside. Applying this technique makes the trunk easier to open by not requiring one to always have a key close at hand just to open the trunk. Makes getting to those last minute items you need in your trunk quick and convenient. This is simple yet effective. I hope this helps. Why risk another embarrassing stuck trunk episode show of emotions that only just serves to entertain the neighbors and reinforce what they already think of you and your projects anyway when you can use this method and not have to look back over your shoulder? To get a copy of drawings and directions on how to do this in easy to follow steps along with other productive tasks that can be applied to your treasured car, please send $ 25 cash, to Wanna Help Ya, P.O. Box 69, Trenton, Iowa. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Edited April 1, 2013 by buick man (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 LMAO You will be seeing my $25 very soon..Do you take rolled coins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Jim,After being extremely disappointed in the crappy exhaust system I bought from a famous Buick exhaust cobbler, I drove out to Les Flaisher's on Kingston Ave. in Huntington Woods, right around the corner from Woodward. He had a pair of NOS exhaust pipes for my '60. They just fit diagonally in an 8 foot Chevy box.We met Les and his wife and then spent the night on the river in an old drug house: that was made into a hotel. Long pipes are a great excuse for a road trip.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4 bufords Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 bernie,i know you can't give the cobblers name on here but maybe you can tell us what state he is in.i want a set of duals for my 62 but can't afford to get boned,4 buffords from ct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Bernie,Sounds like it turned out to be an excellent road trip! River Place is a beautiful setting, and from the looks of it, you made it to Winsdor as well. Next time you are in town, drop me a line if you would like to meet for a coffee. Happy Travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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