[Staowners] TRUNK LID STUCK HELP NEEDED!

[Ed Esslinger]

I would like to thank Richard for saving me a lot of work. I was able to remove the pins by using a C clamp,socket for backup, and a 1/4 X1" bolt.  
 The trunk latch Item 72 plate B  is new but the square drive is made of a very soft material and will not stay in position to release the latch. Is this a common problem with this latch?  Regards  Ed


Ed, 




One option could be to punch the hinge pins out (they're just a slight interference fit), which will be easier than unbolting them if access for the bolts is hard.  Tap the pins out gently with a suitable-diameter drift and a hammer.


Good luck!


Richard Atkinson
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ed Esslinger 
  To: staowners at sunbeamtalbot.info 
  Cc: Ed Esslinger 
  Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 7:07 AM
  Subject: [Staowners] TRUNK LID STUCK HELP NEEDED!


  Hi Sunbeamer's --While installing a new trunk handle on my 54 Alpine, I somehow got the latch tongue under the striker. Try as I may, I cannot get the trunk lid to release. Seems like the latch has broken inside it's case and just turns without withdrawing the tongue from under the striker.

  I notice a lot of Alpines have missing trunk handles . Is this a common problem?

  Can you get to the hinges from the inside the car?

  I have been thinking of drilling a hole from inside the spare wheel compartment to the striker area with the hope of pushing the latch tongue free of the striker. Can this work?

  Any suggestions on how to go about opening my trunk will be much appreciated . Ed Esslinger Ozark, Alabama.



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