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Topic: Remote trunk latch option on 67
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 661
From: Near Paris, France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 12-03-2005 02:07 PM
 
NPD specify that you must find an original "remote trunk latch" to be able to install and use their remote handle kit. My trunk latch has a small (1" long) lever pointing downward with a small hole at the end that move with the trunk key. Definately looks like a lever used for remote control. I just can't find where the braket would attach to pull on that lever though. Anybody knows about this (pics would be great !) ?
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Jake11
Gearhead Posts: 246
From: Banning,Ca,USA
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 12-05-2005 01:33 AM
Most likely, you will have to fabricate
one yourself. Or adapt a similar one from
a later car, and make it work on yours.
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68mustang351w
Gearhead Posts: 558
From: San Jose, Ca
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 12-05-2005 05:20 AM
I remember hearing that you can bolt on the remote trunk latch from a granada. I think i have a link saved but it will take me a while to find it. I will reply again thoughOn edit. This is the link i found. http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=455713 It isnt exactly full of details but will give you something to look into..... David F> [This message has been edited by 68mustang351w (edited 12-05-2005).]
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-06-2005 09:33 AM
Can you post a picture of it? I have never seen one but maybe we can figure something out after seeing what you have. 
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-08-2005 08:02 AM
Could the cable have a loop or coil on the end like on the heater cables or will that not fit on your latch lever? Maybe the bracket would attach to that center brace on the taillight panel.[This message has been edited by 68 S-code GT (edited 12-08-2005).]
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 661
From: Near Paris, France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 12-09-2005 01:46 AM
I know this would be easier with a picture but I haven't found time to dismount the center bracket yet  The lever has a small hole on the end to which you could fit anything that passes through its 1/8" diameter. Now, I haven't found any pre-drilled hole on the center bracket (the one to which the latch is attached to & holding the gas retainer as well)or any remote clue as to where the bracket holding the cable housing would go. The lever must be pulled straight to the left but the bracket's side is blocking access. What we really need is a pic from a stock situation Worse case scenario, like Jake said, I can make my own (Lokar has a high quality one that won't bind) but I would like to keep the original concept if possible
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-28-2005 07:55 AM
Maybe this guy can help you! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/65-70-NOS -Ford-Mustang-Shelby-Trunk-Release-Kit_W0QQitemZ4600482488QQcategoryZ34206QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem He has a kit on ebay and it is open. Maybe he will be willing to give you a scan of the instructions. He also has an electric one with a C9AZ number on it. [This message has been edited by 68 S-code GT (edited 12-28-2005).]
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HHStang
Gearhead Posts: 596
From: Coastal SC, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 12-29-2005 08:38 PM
supposedly the 70's lincolns electric remote releases are a bolt in.------------------
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1967 472 PS headed to PT D1X FBstang
1972 429 Mach/CJ Vert Clone
2004 F150 4x4 Crew FX4
Hobby site: www.mikesmustangs.net
[This message has been edited by HHStang (edited 12-29-2005).]
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-31-2006 01:10 PM
Here is one on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mustang-Shelby-1967-68-rare-option-remote-trunk-latch_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34204QQitemZ4609135122QQrdZ1 
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 661
From: Near Paris, France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 01-31-2006 03:42 PM
That's the exact copy of the one I have on the car. Thanks a lot !
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-08-2006 08:40 AM
Found this at Woddy's Fairlane site! http://www.woodyg.com/fairlane/finfo/TrunkRelease.html
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 661
From: Near Paris, France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 03-09-2006 04:48 AM
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Originally posted by 68 S-code GT:
Found this at Woddy's Fairlane site! http://www.woodyg.com/fairlane/finfo/TrunkRelease.html
Good complementary infos. That tells me that there was a bracket (holding the cable by the latch) for the stang as well I guess but it isn't sold with the remote cable kit.
ThanX
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