1965 Tricky Trunk Lock Proposition
I was a little surprised to pull my new trunk lock/key set out of storage to find it does not have the actuating lever/rod attached for my '65 Formula S. I don't remember what seller it was sourced from (it's been awhile, if you know what I mean).
I made a quick internet search at Classic and Year One and found only '66 and up trunk locks available (did I miss something?).
I test fit the new one I have, and it fit perfectly in the hole made for it in the vehicle.
It looks like there is some kind of roll pin thing holding the lever in the old broken lock. I do have a variety kit of new roll pins. But it looks a little tricky changing things out. These locks are apparently "brittle" and one can break or chip them, kind of fragile if you ask me. Anyone come across the same situation? Thank you.
P.S. I guess I better check first to make sure the lever on the old lock cylinder is the correct length, don't see how it could not be though.
I was a little surprised to pull my new trunk lock/key set out of storage to find it does not have the actuating lever/rod attached for my '65 Formula S. I don't remember what seller it was sourced from (it's been awhile, if you know what I mean).
I made a quick internet search at Classic and Year One and found only '66 and up trunk locks available (did I miss something?).
I test fit the new one I have, and it fit perfectly in the hole made for it in the vehicle.
It looks like there is some kind of roll pin thing holding the lever in the old broken lock. I do have a variety kit of new roll pins. But it looks a little tricky changing things out. These locks are apparently "brittle" and one can break or chip them, kind of fragile if you ask me. Anyone come across the same situation? Thank you.
P.S. I guess I better check first to make sure the lever on the old lock cylinder is the correct length, don't see how it could not be though.