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02-15-2010, 09:35 AM
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Trunk Lock Mechanism Installed
Well, finally got around to getting a new trunk lock and getting in installed. Thanks to those who supplied the information, we were able to locate one easily.
NAPA supplied one for us with 2 keys, my cost was right at $5. Took about as long to install as it did to type this! Just put the old bar in from the old mechanism, insert it into the truck and push the spring clip retainer in place! It appears that GM used the same exact mechanism for decades on many of the cars they produced, so it's a readily available part and low cost. I'm good to go till the next time I loose my keys....LOL....Cliff
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02-15-2010, 09:41 AM
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Or get lost walking your dogs ouside in the snow, you really shouldn't wander out of sight of the shop-- at your advanced age--
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02-15-2010, 11:22 AM
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02-16-2010, 12:11 AM
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The Min Pins have already pulled down one deer this year, it was ugly. It's amazing how well they get thru the snow. We're getting hammered with another snow storm today. The driveway is getting narrower and narrower. We need to pipe in some of that Southern sunshine to melt some of this snow off. I'm thankful my shop is on the same property as the house, at least I can get to work!....Cliff
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If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran! https://cliffshighperformance.com/ 73 Ventura, SOLD 455, 3740lbs, 11.30's at 120mph, 1977 Pontiac Q-jet, HO intake, HEI, 10" converter, 3.42 gears, DOT's, 7.20's at 96mph and still WAY under the roll bar rule. Best ET to date 7.18 at 97MPH (1/8th mile), |
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02-16-2010, 07:33 PM
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Dutchess have some pups or you just acquired another minpin?
Tom Vaught
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02-17-2010, 09:41 AM
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She had a litter of pups just over a year ago, a couple of them got pretty attached to me, so I kept them!!!.....LOL....Cliff
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If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran! https://cliffshighperformance.com/ 73 Ventura, SOLD 455, 3740lbs, 11.30's at 120mph, 1977 Pontiac Q-jet, HO intake, HEI, 10" converter, 3.42 gears, DOT's, 7.20's at 96mph and still WAY under the roll bar rule. Best ET to date 7.18 at 97MPH (1/8th mile), |
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02-17-2010, 01:14 PM
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Good to see you post some pics Cliff. Nice ones!
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02-17-2010, 02:26 PM
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I shoulda put some in the lobby. We're running out of places to put the snow, with more on the way...yikes!
Went without power for 3 days as well. The deer are literally starving to death. They can't get thru the snow and ice to feed, so they are coming right up to the house, and to the edges of roads where snowplows have uncovered a few blades of grass, etc. The deer in the pic is eating a few dead leaves on a small tree I took down. We scared her off a couple of times, but she came right back with two others and finished up the meal!....Cliff
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If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran! https://cliffshighperformance.com/ 73 Ventura, SOLD 455, 3740lbs, 11.30's at 120mph, 1977 Pontiac Q-jet, HO intake, HEI, 10" converter, 3.42 gears, DOT's, 7.20's at 96mph and still WAY under the roll bar rule. Best ET to date 7.18 at 97MPH (1/8th mile), |
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02-17-2010, 03:15 PM
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02-17-2010, 03:59 PM
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It would be tough for them to feed neck deep in places. This is from Va.
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02-17-2010, 06:23 PM
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Wow, we only have about 6" right now.
They say we've had more then normal, but i dont believe it. One things for sure is below normal temps. We havent hit 40* yet this month.
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02-17-2010, 09:43 PM
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02-18-2010, 07:43 AM
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"How did you get the trunk open? From the back seat area? Thanks. John"
John, first I tried to "pick" the lock, no good. I removed the back seat, and put a couple of LONG 3/8" extensions together and loosened the bolts to release the trunk lock. The new mechanism slipped right into place in seconds using the old link. I'm pretty vehicle "illiterate" when it comes to things outside of the drivetrain department, and managed the repair without a problem. Yesterday I got BURNED helping my son repair his girlfriends car. She has a pretty new Chevy Cobalt. Just out of warranty, and the wipers quit. No matter what method I tried, the wipers would NOT pull off the shafts so I could remove that big peice of plastic to access the wiper motor. The nut had fallen off the motor shaft and the arms were hanging under it. After about 2 hours of foul language I managed to get the link back on the shaft and the nut in place and tightened down.......but the wipers were stopping in the MIDDLE of the windshield......#*(%#(&%! Had to do it all over again, another hour or so to get it fixed. I put wheel bearings, brakes, and rotors on the car in less than an hour! Guess I better stick to the drivetrain stuff!.....Cliff
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If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran! https://cliffshighperformance.com/ 73 Ventura, SOLD 455, 3740lbs, 11.30's at 120mph, 1977 Pontiac Q-jet, HO intake, HEI, 10" converter, 3.42 gears, DOT's, 7.20's at 96mph and still WAY under the roll bar rule. Best ET to date 7.18 at 97MPH (1/8th mile), |
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02-18-2010, 09:34 AM
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Thanks, Cliff, good info. I'm going to have to get my trunk open in a little while. Key doesn't work, so the looong extensions will be my method. Just got the car (69 lemans) and haven't be able to work on it yet. The trunk is at the top of my list. John
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02-18-2010, 03:02 PM
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It appears that you guys are all getting our snow. We usually have so much I cant see the cars in the yard and we have to dig around the fence to keep the dogs in. I think we havent gotten any more than 4 or 5 feet this year, but that doesnt bother me much.
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02-18-2010, 07:59 PM
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the quick and dirty 30 second method is a 3/8" drill bit thru the lock mechanism right where the key would go. then a fat screwdriver in resulting hole and 1/4 turn to pop the trunk lid
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02-18-2010, 09:38 PM
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BVR421, that sounds pretty easy...... drastic, but easy. I hadn't really thought about just 'poppin' it out. Just drill it, eh??
 Should work. Thanks. John
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02-19-2010, 06:19 AM
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I knew about the drilling it out deal, but with my luck I'd slip and take half the paint off the trunk lid!
I have no luck whatsoever with these sort of things, so I try to avoid doing anything outside the drivetrain area!......Cliff
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If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran! https://cliffshighperformance.com/ 73 Ventura, SOLD 455, 3740lbs, 11.30's at 120mph, 1977 Pontiac Q-jet, HO intake, HEI, 10" converter, 3.42 gears, DOT's, 7.20's at 96mph and still WAY under the roll bar rule. Best ET to date 7.18 at 97MPH (1/8th mile), |
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02-19-2010, 09:34 AM
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