Got hot rod 53 going but need something for trunk lock

[DavidJose1]

Hello,

 

I got my twin turbo 53 going but now I need some type of solution for trunk locks. The mechanism is gone, what would you guys advise?

[Plymouthy Adams]

I figure with twin turbos your forward momentum would be so great with the downward force that would be no need for truck lock.....If you are retaining the original handle, you will likely need to use the original latch and cleat.

Edited 22 hours ago by Plymouthy Adams

[9 foot box]

   Desert Valley Auto Parts in Casa Grande has a few 53 Plymouths in their inventory on their web site. That’s the first place that I would go to, for parts for your car. I would do it in person, not on the phone.  Rick D.

[DavidJose1]

Are they super expensive?

[Plymouthy Adams]

1 hour ago, DavidJose1 said:

Are they super expensive?

after ponying up for twin turbos you going to choke on a trunk latch.....this is the type of threads that slay me

[Bob Riding]

Don't you mean sleigh?😜

[Plymouthy Adams]

no slay is appropriate, swallow a camel and gag on a gnat....beside, this is the south where there is no place for sleigh or sled....say that out loud about here, it's either a deer in headlights stare or a "you not from around here are ya" reply.  Being thrifty and self-sufficient only goes so far, somewhere you going/got to pay to play and well, I assure you can readily point out those that don't.   I got a few license plates and self tapping screws I could donate to a floor pan repair if you get my drift.  

[Bob Riding]

14 hours ago, DavidJose1 said:

Hello,

 

I got my twin turbo 53 going but now I need some type of solution for trunk locks. The mechanism is gone, what would you guys advise?

As promised: Rack and Pinon thread

[Sam Buchanan]

15 hours ago, DavidJose1 said:

Hello,

 

I got my twin turbo 53 going but now I need some type of solution for trunk locks. The mechanism is gone, what would you guys advise?

 

 

[Plymouthy Adams]

I was thinking Ed might donate one of his bungee straps, they proven to hold a battery in place for 7 years....!

 

Not picking on you but somewhere along the way you need to stick with what is best for the car....and stock is still working well after all these years.

Edited 8 hours ago by Plymouthy Adams

[DonaldSmith]

Really jumping on the guy.  But I'm guessing that someone "shaved the deck" and he needs the complete latch/lock assembly. 

So maybe the junkyard is the best source.  Expensive?  Relative term.  Call and find out. 

 

If a supplier is outrageous, we would. in the spirit of brotherhood, warn the poor soul. 

 

Be kind to the newbees.  We were such once, and asked questions that made the oldsters roll their eyes.        

[soth122003]

Davidjose1, 

We're not poking at you on purpose, it's just the situation is funny from a certain perspective. You're statement that a twin turbo 53 is finally going but the trunk latch has you kinda flumoxed is funny. Like the nuclear engineer trying to open the pull door by pushing. Sam Buchanan's post was my first thought after reading your post and I hadn't seen his reply yet. 

 

As far as your trunk latch goes a junkyard will probably be your best bet. The price shouldn't be too bad, but watch out for the shipping. Ebay might also be a good source  as well. 

 

Joe Lee