Trunk lock broke

[6cyl57]

looking for a little info.
The key just turns and turns, but wont unlatch. You can hear what sounds
like gears turning. I haven't looked into yet, but can I get to the trunk by
taking the back seat out
thanks.

[rmk57]

I had that happen once. It wasn't the lock it was the rod that goes to the latch, it had come off.
I has to remove the back seat and crawl in through the trunk. Lucky I'm pretty slim.

Randy

[6cyl57]

thanks , thats better news than I expected.

[JimNolan]

Tell you what to do if you're big and fat. You can get a broom handle and tape a small metal hook on the end of it. Insert broom stick through hole in back seat and insert hook though rod hook on release. Jerk to unlock. Worked for me and I didn't get stuck in opening. I put a bunch of 3/8" extensions together and took the locking mechanism off the trunk lid to get into a 63 Galaxie also. Big fat people have to improvise. Jim

[RICH MUISE]

There's plenty of room for an average size person...or kids... to get in there. Bring a flashlight with you. If I remember correctly, there is a cast piece that connects the lock cylinder to the latch release. That's what broke on mine. I just tied some clothesline to the release and up to the passenger compartment til I got it fixed. LOL. never did get it fixed. I removed the lock mechanism and welded the holes before I painted. Gonna either electify it or run a cable.

[6cyl57]

I had that happen once. It wasn't the lock it was the rod that goes to the latch, it had come off.
I has to remove the back seat and crawl in through the trunk. Lucky I'm pretty slim.

Randy

this what happened to mine .. fixed it .
thanks everyone

[Jeff Norwell]

Tell you what to do if you're big and fat. You can get a broom handle and tape a small metal hook on the end of it. Insert broom stick through hole in back seat and insert hook though rod hook on release. Jerk to unlock. Worked for me and I didn't get stuck in opening. I put a bunch of 3/8" extensions together and took the locking mechanism off the trunk lid to get into a 63 Galaxie also. Big fat people have to improvise. Jim

Ha ha ha ...You make me Laff Jim.