Posted By: 454Baja
70RR Trunk - cannot open - anyone drill lock out before - 06/08/13 01:34 PM
I reused the old lock and buffed it up to look like new. After a dozen uses it no longer opens and I am stuck. There is no way I can squeeze my #$%^ thru the back seat frame and am residing to drilling out the lock. Anyone do this and will it work? i then need to buy a new one which I have not done yet.
Posted By: Shoozy
Re: 70RR Trunk - cannot open - anyone drill lock out before - 06/08/13 01:44 PM
No kids in the family or neighborhood that want an adventure? Easy enough to do if you can find someoone that fits - I hate drilling locks.
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: 70RR Trunk - cannot open - anyone drill lock out before - 06/08/13 01:47 PM
with the back seat out do you have a straight line of sight to the bolts for the catch? If so several long 3/8 extensions/a swivel socket & some electrical tape around the swivel to keep the socket in line might do the trick. Never drilled one but it's doable (patience & a sharp quality bit). EDIT Shoozy nailed it, either a kid or a dwarf or a midget whatever is available
Posted By: Supercuda
Re: 70RR Trunk - cannot open - anyone drill lock out before - 06/08/13 01:48 PM
Never tried this on a B body, but I was able to make a long enough extension out of some flat stock to pop the lock from inside after I removed the rear seat in my old C body. I would also seriously consider getting a can of spray graphite lube for locks and try that before I drilled out my lock.
Posted By: B5 Bee
Re: 70RR Trunk - cannot open - anyone drill lock out before - 06/08/13 01:54 PM
One morning on the way to work, I locked my keys in the trunk of my 79 Aspen.
I popped out the rear seat and squeezed my 280lb fat azz thru the package shelf bracing and opened the truck by tripping the lock's linkage.
Made it to work with 2 minutes to spare!
Posted By: 70gtx440dana
Re: 70RR Trunk - cannot open - anyone drill lock out before - 06/08/13 04:45 PM
Tape a screw driver to a broom stick and use your flash light. Look for the screw driver slot just about in the middle of the lock mechanism. Just give it a turn and she will pop right open.
Posted By: MPerry
Re: 70RR Trunk - cannot open - anyone drill lock out before - 06/08/13 06:24 PM
Although I find a trunk monkey far more entertaining.
Posted By: topside
Re: 70RR Trunk - cannot open - anyone drill lock out before - 06/08/13 08:16 PM
Nowadays, it might be difficulty to ask some kid to go into the trunk of your car...be careful with that.
Screwdriver on the broomstick is the winner, might need to use a hose clamp to secure the screwdriver.
Posted By: 19cuda73
Re: 70RR Trunk - cannot open - anyone drill lock out before - 06/09/13 12:35 PM
Been there done that. Broom handle and a screw driver work great. Trust me
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: 70RR Trunk - cannot open - anyone drill lock out before - 06/09/13 02:06 PM
I would have wanted to see B5 Bee do it
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: 70RR Trunk - cannot open - anyone drill lock out before - 06/09/13 02:52 PM
I drilled mine out. I put my key in and it just started turning. I have a fire break between the seat and trunk. I just drilled it out. Started w/ a small bit then a larger one until I could get a long skinny screw driver in. Still that way today. I didn't even remove the assembly.
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: 70RR Trunk - cannot open - anyone drill lock out before - 06/09/13 02:53 PM
oh yeah and muuuuch easier than pulling the back seats out foooor sure.
We do what we have to and he did and still got out to tell us about it. 