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old31 · 10-21-2023, 08:15 AM

How do you get into the trunk when the key does not work?

When I turn the key, the key keeps spinning, as if nothing is nothing is behind the lock. Previously the lock worked properly.

GLAmes · 10-21-2023, 08:32 AM

You might have to remove the rear seat back and find a person who is small and agile to crawl in to release the lock.

Ford blue blood · 10-21-2023, 08:39 AM

With the rear seat removed get a bunch of extensions and remove the catch, two 1/2 " bolts if I remember correctly.

old31 · 10-21-2023, 05:59 PM

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Fixed!

Removed the seats, tried to crawl in the trunk hole, sucked in my gut to make the hole, and then connected the key lock mechanism. Not fun.

10-21-2023, 08:15 AM	#1
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,103	1955 Ford Sunliner trunk lock How do you get into the trunk when the key does not work? When I turn the key, the key keeps spinning, as if nothing is nothing is behind the lock. Previously the lock worked properly.

10-21-2023, 08:32 AM	#2
GLAmes Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 249	Re: 1955 Ford Sunliner trunk lock You might have to remove the rear seat back and find a person who is small and agile to crawl in to release the lock. __________________ '54 Skyliner. Restoration in progress.

10-21-2023, 08:39 AM	#3
Ford blue blood Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 815	Re: 1955 Ford Sunliner trunk lock With the rear seat removed get a bunch of extensions and remove the catch, two 1/2 " bolts if I remember correctly. __________________ Bill, certified Ford nut. 2016 F-150 2016 Focus 08 Shelby GT500 57 Ford Ranchero 36 Chevy, 351C/FMX, 8", Mustang II

10-21-2023, 05:59 PM	#4
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,103	Re: 1955 Ford Sunliner trunk lock Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Fixed! Removed the seats, tried to crawl in the trunk hole, sucked in my gut to make the hole, and then connected the key lock mechanism. Not fun. Last edited by old31; 10-22-2023 at 12:48 PM.