Trunk latch and seat belts and rear wheels

dgeist
dgeist Member
in "How To" - Skills, mechanical and other wise

Proud owner of a 1953 Hornet, whose trunk won't latch. Any advice? The bar at the other end is extended upward as far as it will go. It seems that the latch on the trunk itself (pictured) might be recessed too far. Not sure what to do - nothing bent or broken has been identified.

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Second question: I want to install lap belts and have read previous postings in the forum. This seems pretty straightforward to drill 2 holes and install a plate and bolts. Has anyone done this and is it a simple as it appears?

Finally: the stepdown design makes 2/3 of the rear wheels inaccessible. How do you access the lugs (and the valve stem) on the rear wheels.

Many thanks from a newbie.

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  • MikeSheridan
    MikeSheridan Member

    That latch looks like it may be "latched". Put the key in the lock and turn it, and see if the latch pops down. Then try to close it.

    You do know how to take off the fender skirts, right? Those must come of first. Then most of the lugs and valve stem are accessible. If you want to remove the tire, you must jack up the body with the factory jack to clear the body. It's tight.

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