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70 Cuda trunk wont open ....... #87599 07/12/08 04:33 PM 07/12/08 04:33 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,495 Fort Workin Tx Day2Runner OP pro stock
Day2Runner OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,495 Fort Workin Tx	key will turn tumbler in lock but trunk wont open i believe theres a rod that has let loose or a clip has broken behind cover i ve got back seat out and trunk panel out spare moved over i can see the latch my question is there a tang that i can turn to open trunk ill have to fab something to reach but i think i got that figured out i just cant see worth a crap even with a light a picture would help anybody ever have this minor problem ?? thanks moparts M Lee

Re: 70 Cuda trunk wont open ....... [Re: Day2Runner] #87600 07/12/08 04:52 PM 07/12/08 04:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,084 Indiana W5Duster436 master
W5Duster436 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,084 Indiana	I had that happen once and had to send my son from inside the car via the back seat to pull the rod. That's about your only choice is to remove the rear seat and divider and send someone small through..

Re: 70 Cuda trunk wont open ....... [Re: Day2Runner] #87601 07/12/08 04:56 PM 07/12/08 04:56 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,167 Maryland GO_Fish master
GO_Fish master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,167 Maryland	The rod that fell out is probably a flat piece of metal. If you strapped a straight blade screw driver on the end of a broom stick or something, stick it through there and get the screwdriver blade in the slot where the rod fell out and twist. Scott B. "I'm a self-made man... I started with nothing, and I still have most of it!" 68 360 rusty B'cuda 'vert (GO Fish)13.59@ 98.72 mph 69 340 GTS stock 14.18@ 95.60 mph 01 5.9L Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 01 3.5L 300M 16.23@ 86.97 mph

Re: 70 Cuda trunk wont open ....... [Re: Day2Runner] #87602 07/12/08 04:56 PM 07/12/08 04:56 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,831 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,831 Kirkland, Washington	Oh boy.... I don't have a picture but I just looked at the situation. Here goes--Straight above the fuel fill tube, behind the sheet metal support for the latch is tang that hangs down. From the back seat you will not be able to SEE the tang. It points staight down in the 6 O'clock position relative the latch. The tank moves to the Driver side of the car to release the latch. I would think with the right piece of wood dowel you would be able to release.

Re: 70 Cuda trunk wont open ....... [Re: Day2Runner] #87603 07/12/08 05:01 PM 07/12/08 05:01 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,831 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,831 Kirkland, Washington	I think I have a better idea. If you get every ratchet extention you own, and maybe your neighbors, you can simply remove the two 1/2 inch bolts that secure the latch to the trunk. The trunk will then open bringing the latch with it!

Re: 70 Cuda trunk wont open ....... [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #87604 07/12/08 05:05 PM 07/12/08 05:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,084 Indiana W5Duster436 master
W5Duster436 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,084 Indiana	I had all these same thoughts until I decided to send my son through... LOL I guess that is why you'll notice that most cuda owners removed that trunk rod cover. '70 Duster - SDSS 436 W5 4spd (Gone) '71 Dodge D100 '70 Dodge W100

Re: 70 Cuda trunk wont open ....... [Re: Day2Runner] #87605 07/12/08 05:07 PM 07/12/08 05:07 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,831 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,831 Kirkland, Washington	If you're going to go after the tang route, be advise the tang is about 1.5 inches ABOVE the lower opening of the latch support sheet metal (again, above the fuel fill tube)

Re: 70 Cuda trunk wont open ....... [Re: GO_Fish] #87606 07/12/08 05:30 PM 07/12/08 05:30 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,495 Fort Workin Tx Day2Runner OP pro stock
Day2Runner OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,495 Fort Workin Tx	Quote: The rod that fell out is probably a flat piece of metal. If you strapped a straight blade screw driver on the end of a broom stick or something, stick it through there and get the screwdriver blade in the slot where the rod fell out and twist. done deal taped screw driver to broom handle stuck tip in the slot a good twist and she open latch was just stuck and a shot of WD 40 and alls good now i can get wifes lawn chair out of trunk thanks mopars

Re: 70 Cuda trunk wont open ....... [Re: Day2Runner] #87607 07/12/08 09:31 PM 07/12/08 09:31 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,167 Maryland GO_Fish master
GO_Fish master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,167 Maryland	"I love it when a plan comes together!" A-team (Hannibal??) Scott B. "I'm a self-made man... I started with nothing, and I still have most of it!" 68 360 rusty B'cuda 'vert (GO Fish)13.59@ 98.72 mph 69 340 GTS stock 14.18@ 95.60 mph 01 5.9L Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 01 3.5L 300M 16.23@ 86.97 mph

Re: 70 Cuda trunk wont open ....... [Re: GO_Fish] #87608 07/13/08 09:29 AM 07/13/08 09:29 AM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,536 o wunderless master
wunderless master Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,536 o	Awww! I was too late and actually could have helped for once! Kicks ground Glad you got in. But existing is basically all I do.

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