[DeTomaso] Rear deck lid latch for a flat deck lid

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/24/13 18 32 22, robpink2012 at gmail.com writes:


> Does anyone know a source for the deck lid latch (upper and lower) for a
> flat deck lid.
> 
>>>The latch is the same for all cars; the catch (on the decklid) is a 
straight bar.   The very early cars used a U-shaped bar that was attached in a 
different location.
> 
> >The connection for upper latch on the flat deck lid is very different 
> than
> a newer deck lid.
> 
> Any help would be appreciated.
> 
>>>It's possible to adapt a later-style catch with 'ears' to an early 
decklid.   It requires drilling two holes and using Nutserts (Rivnuts) and studs. 
  That's the route I would suggest.

Mike