Trunk Latches

I am wanting to know what you guys are using for power trunk latches . From what type of car . Thanks . AW1950

 

you can use just the solonoid from mid 70s-80s gm cars or if you have a good hiding place to mount it and can find one long enough a hood release cable makes a good manual release

 

Thats one idea . Any more ?

 

Bttt

 

I'm using a Honda CRV latch with U-bolt catch. A solenoid wired to a push ****on on the dash triggers the release. A hood spring pops the trunk open.

 

Thanks for the idea Aviator

 

I always liked the trunk ****ers from 80's Cadillacs.

 

Not sure if I know what you mean . Did they draw the lid closed after latching ???

 

I've had a few Cadillacs w/ the "trunk ****ers" but always refered to them as "log splitters". Most have problems as people tend to slam them too hard when it isn't necessary.

 

Thanks . Sounds like something to stay away from then ??? Later..

 

I used the hood latch from a Hyundai car. The latch itself is centering in the receiver and spring loaded so trunk pops open. I ran the cable to an easy to reach but hidden location, and open manually.

 

I'm using a hood latch from a VW Bug for my deck lid. Pull cable hidden under seat opens 'er up. I didn't want a T-handle or any handle period on my deck lid.

Had some bugs when I first installed it...angle was wrong and would constantly get stuck which really ****s when you need to open your trunk to get to your gas tank. But I finally have it worked out now.

 

I used the trunk release and ****er from an 80's crysler k car. it releases good and ****s her back down tight.

 

1998 Pontiac Bonneville worked good in my '40 Ford. I left the handle on to look stock, but I got sick and tired of replacing those cheap Vinteque repros. (Made in China )

 

I just used the stock Chevy latch on mine and just adapted a solenoid out of a shaved door handle kit. Also have a cable hooked to it that I can pull if I loose power.

 

The one thing I see here is the fact , above all else is to have a back up pull cable in case of power failure . I guess you could use anything from any type car and adapt it for your own application . I just thought maybe there was a definite favorite , used by other car builders . Thanks for all you ideas guys . Andy..

 

Anyone have pictures of how they did their latches? I want to get rid of the big trunk handle on my 48 and I'd like to see how some of you mounted the latches and whatever. I can read all day about it but im the type of guy whose brain does better with pictures!


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^^^^^What he said!

 

bttt help some guys out would ya ???