How do I reinstall the trunk latch cover on my '64 cuda?

pete peterson said

Hi 66Dvert, I can't tell if you're message is to Syleng1 or to me, pete. My cuda is a '64, one of the earlier made that year I think. It doesn't help to see pix of the cover already ON & Over the trunk latch. I already know what it looks like when it's on. I need to know how to get the cover over that "tab" with the hole in it in my top photo. I may just cut it off if I never figure out how to get my cover over it without cracking the cover. It's been too long since I took it off for the body work, >18 months, & I forgot to take pix while I was taking it off. I'm working on putting chrome back on the outside for now & will get back to that cover later... pete

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Okay so your is a 64. hhhm is 65's like that or the flatter one like SYLENG1's is. I actually have that almost ready to remold and make some with that dip in it in the latch area BUT in your case to get it on I"d use a heat gun to warm it up a tiny bit (remember it's over 40 years old and brittle) then I'd.......Wait that's a hood latch on the trunk???? that's the same latch that's on my hood got my 65,66 dart with that little tab sticking out to hook the spring to so the unlock mechanism returns to position double check your hood latch to see if it doesn't have that spring tab on it , if so switch em around . this is what's on your trunk latch bolts now, and yes, they do fit (don't ask me how I know cause I'll lie about it) 1965 65 Dodge Dart Hood Latch Release CATCH ASSEMBLY USED OEM BARRACUDA CHARGER | eBay

what I have and am going to make. I'm thinking 64 only or maybe 65's also.edit to post , just found out it's a 64 only and the flat one is 65-6. ahh well back to the pouring phase



65 hood latch see the tab



and trunk latch no tabs and if you slam the hood down with this on and the grill in place it's a total bugger to pop back open