1963 Plymouth Valiant Trunk Lock jammed

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AussiePlymouths

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Gday to all.
I have a '63 Valiant 'vert with the trunk lock jammed and not wanting to open.
The car was brought over to Australia many years ago and the key worked for most of the time that I have had the car.
Unfortunately I haven't been able to open the trunk for about 2 years (I hope that my lunch wasn't in there).:rolleyes:

I have decided to attempt to get it open.
The Aussie Valiants in '63 used a different lock (I'm thinking maybe like the later A bodies?).
I have read a couple of threads re '63 locks, but couldn't see anything with a definitive answer - except spending a forune on NOS ( if it can be found)..
Can someone give me a quick rundown on my options please? - (short of selling the car - ha).:thankyou:
Gary
 
Have a pic of the lock from the outside? I have a couple without keys.
 
AussiePlymouths said:
Gday to all.
I have a '63 Valiant 'vert with the trunk lock jammed and not wanting to open.
The car was brought over to Australia many years ago and the key worked for most of the time that I have had the car.
Unfortunately I haven't been able to open the trunk for about 2 years (I hope that my lunch wasn't in there).:rolleyes:

I have decided to attempt to get it open.
The Aussie Valiants in '63 used a different lock (I'm thinking maybe like the later A bodies?).
I have read a couple of threads re '63 locks, but couldn't see anything with a definitive answer - except spending a forune on NOS ( if it can be found)..
Can someone give me a quick rundown on my options please? - (short of selling the car - ha).:thankyou:
Gary
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Gary,
Remove the rear seat cushions (first the lower) then 2 bolts to remove the upper. Then reach thru from inside thru the rear seat brace with a long flat blade screw driver(30 inches or longer) and turn the center of the trunk latch 1/4 turn to your left!
 
Jim Head said:
Gary,
Remove the rear seat cushions (first the lower) then 2 bolts to remove the upper. Then reach thru from inside thru the rear seat brace with a long flat blade screw driver(30 inches or longer) and turn the center of the trunk latch 1/4 turn to your left!
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WOW! - That was fast - thanks for your reply Jim.
 
Oh snap did not know you just wanted to open the trunk!:rofl:
 
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