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Doug26T · 10-28-2019, 04:36 PM

I'm helping a friend with his '53 convertible. It has a white Faux continental spare on the trunk. Is this a Ford option, or aftermarket? I have seen images of 53's with this same accessory. There is some hardware missing to open the trunk. Lift the hubcap on the spare, and there should be some sort of latch to open it. It is missing. Someone in the past has attached a piece of wire to be pulled to open the trunk. It works okay, but we would like it correct. Anybody have any pictures, schematic, or the correct parts?
How is this setup locked? it doesn't look like it had a key

paul2748 · 10-28-2019, 07:59 PM

The faux spare was a Ford option. It was called Coronado Kit if I remember correctly. Available on 52-54 Fords. I have seen these but can't help on the latch. Look up the name - it may help you (google)

meric42 · 10-28-2019, 08:03 PM

You might find what you need here for the 'Coronado Kit' your friend has installed.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Ford-C...2/232739677649

Doug26T · 11-01-2019, 01:01 PM

the link above is to Ebay, and they want $9.50 for it - same thing from Mac's is only $6.50
Now that I know what I am looking for I did find an image os a badly corroded latch that had a key lock - make sense. May have to stick with the wire pull, they appearr to be unobtainium

meric42 · 11-05-2019, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug26T

the link above is to Ebay, and they want $9.50 for it - same thing from Mac's is only $6.50
Now that I know what I am looking for I did find an image os a badly corroded latch that had a key lock - make sense. May have to stick with the wire pull, they appearr to be unobtainium

Hi, I have a '53 with a Coronado Kit installed, it also has the wire for opening. I have bought a used trunk handle with a key that I intend to modify by cutting then ends off and installing under the flap to create a locking mechanism - as per the second pic below, the handle I have is not as corroded as the one in the picture. Hopefully this will work for me.

mercman from oz · 11-05-2019, 05:48 PM

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mercman from oz · 11-05-2019, 05:56 PM

1952 Ford Crestline Convertible fitted with this Genuine Ford Accessory Coronado Deck Conversion Kit.

V8COOPMAN · 11-06-2019, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mercman from oz

1952 Ford Crestline Convertible fitted with this Genuine Ford Accessory Coronado Deck Conversion Kit.

Man, that sucker is ALMOST red! DD

mercman from oz · 11-11-2019, 07:19 AM

Another photo of this Accessory laden 1952 Ford Sunliner. Yes, I think that it is red!

mercman from oz · 11-11-2019, 07:20 AM

This time we have a 1954 Ford Skyliner with the Accessory Coronado Deck Conversion Kit.

10-28-2019, 04:36 PM	#1
Doug26T Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 21	faux spare trunk latch 53 convetible I'm helping a friend with his '53 convertible. It has a white Faux continental spare on the trunk. Is this a Ford option, or aftermarket? I have seen images of 53's with this same accessory. There is some hardware missing to open the trunk. Lift the hubcap on the spare, and there should be some sort of latch to open it. It is missing. Someone in the past has attached a piece of wire to be pulled to open the trunk. It works okay, but we would like it correct. Anybody have any pictures, schematic, or the correct parts? How is this setup locked? it doesn't look like it had a key

10-28-2019, 07:59 PM	#2
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,978	Re: faux spare trunk latch 53 convetible The faux spare was a Ford option. It was called Coronado Kit if I remember correctly. Available on 52-54 Fords. I have seen these but can't help on the latch. Look up the name - it may help you (google) __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

10-28-2019, 08:03 PM	#3
meric42 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Blenheim, New Zealand Posts: 877	Re: faux spare trunk latch 53 convetible You might find what you need here for the 'Coronado Kit' your friend has installed. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Ford-C...2/232739677649 __________________ I need an 01A 1453 Brkt Spare wheel hold down for my sedan delivery - PLEASE HELP Gotta love my '42 Sedan Delivery's - Now that I own the only two in New Zealand https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=580

11-01-2019, 01:01 PM	#4
Doug26T Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 21	Re: faux spare trunk latch 53 convetible the link above is to Ebay, and they want $9.50 for it - same thing from Mac's is only $6.50 Now that I know what I am looking for I did find an image os a badly corroded latch that had a key lock - make sense. May have to stick with the wire pull, they appearr to be unobtainium

11-05-2019, 05:48 PM	#6
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,341	Re: faux spare trunk latch 53 convetible Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Coronado Deck Conversion - Genuine Ford Accessory

11-05-2019, 05:56 PM	#7
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,341	Re: faux spare trunk latch 53 convetible 1952 Ford Crestline Convertible fitted with this Genuine Ford Accessory Coronado Deck Conversion Kit.

11-11-2019, 07:19 AM	#9
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,341	Re: faux spare trunk latch 53 convetible Another photo of this Accessory laden 1952 Ford Sunliner. Yes, I think that it is red!

11-11-2019, 07:20 AM	#10
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,341	Re: faux spare trunk latch 53 convetible This time we have a 1954 Ford Skyliner with the Accessory Coronado Deck Conversion Kit.

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