Re: '56 Trunk Lock

Posted by HH56 On 2010/12/6 9:38:49

As O_D mentions, when he broke his there was a discussion on how to repair. I think it is possible to do. The way that is constructed and right at the back of lock, it should be fairly do-able to make a small plate that would fit over the end of that existing round part. 3 or 4 small screws or pins into the round piece to index it. Hold it all together with a spacer where the existing screw went and longer screw into lock cylinder. Shape it to duplicate the piece broken off. Either weld a replacement stud to the plate or use a screw and nut for stud.

I haven't tried it and replacing is undoubtedly simpler but have no idea how much the piece costs or how available.