Barracuda trunk inside panel
Here it is with the latch cover installed. I had to slide the panel to the side a bit to sort of center the gaps on each side of the cover. Not too bad, but could have been better. In this case, the latch cover had to go on first, then the panel. I also had to reproduce the small "V" notch at the bottom to add enough clearance for everything to fit flat against the rear body panel. This setup is installed in a '66 Valiant convertible that I'm modifying a bit. I did try the replacement panel on a '66 Barracuda that came with the used panel you see in the photos. The fit problems were the same as the convertible, even though the latch supports are slightly different too. In mounting the latch cover (not something used on a Signet convertible as far as I know) I found that the welded-in latch bracket was different enough to where I had to drill new holes in the plastic latch cover. the original existing holes didn't line up with any metal for the mounting screws to grab.
Here it is with the latch cover installed. I had to slide the panel to the side a bit to sort of center the gaps on each side of the cover. Not too bad, but could have been better. In this case, the latch cover had to go on first, then the panel. I also had to reproduce the small "V" notch at the bottom to add enough clearance for everything to fit flat against the rear body panel. This setup is installed in a '66 Valiant convertible that I'm modifying a bit. I did try the replacement panel on a '66 Barracuda that came with the used panel you see in the photos. The fit problems were the same as the convertible, even though the latch supports are slightly different too. In mounting the latch cover (not something used on a Signet convertible as far as I know) I found that the welded-in latch bracket was different enough to where I had to drill new holes in the plastic latch cover. the original existing holes didn't line up with any metal for the mounting screws to grab.
