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1963 Avanti trunk latch assembly


Leonhardt

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There's no other Studebaker whose trunk latch will interchange.  There are a number of Studebaker parts vendors you could call.  Jon Myer (Myer's Studebaker) in Ohio would be high on my list.  Also, Studebaker International (Indiana) and Stephen Allen's Studebaker in Florida.  There are others if you come up dry with those.

--Dwight

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Jon Myer would be first on my list.  When I was at his place…admittedly some time ago…he had a number of parts Avantis behind the warehouses…so he may still have some good used parts.  He may even have NOS.  My next choice would be Dan Booth at Nostalgic Motors.

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The trunk latch on my ‘63 doesn’t always catch, and when it does, an unusual amount of pull on the cable is required to get it open. I’ve lubed the latch itself, but where are the lube points on the cable? Or is it just wise to replace it?

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The cable may have stretched a bit over time.  I believe there’s some adjustment at the latch.  If nothing else replace the cable.  I believe at least one vendor sells a replacement cable of stainless steel.

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17 hours ago, Tom Lassiter said:

The trunk latch on my ‘63 doesn’t always catch, and when it does, an unusual amount of pull on the cable is required to get it open. I’ve lubed the latch itself, but where are the lube points on the cable? Or is it just wise to replace it?

The old trick with motorcycles: inject oil with a syringe and a thin needle that fits between the shell and the cable. This way you can lubricate the entire cable. 

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  • 8 months later...

Hi,

I cannot open my trunk at all. When I pull the latch it does not move at all - ist there any other way to open it than by using the latch? I guess something is broken inside ...

Would be very happy for any hints or tipps

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3 hours ago, Stefan B. said:

Hi,

I cannot open my trunk at all. When I pull the latch it does not move at all - ist there any other way to open it than by using the latch? I guess something is broken inside ...

Would be very happy for any hints or tipps

Open the trunk lid from the inside shelf. You need a torch, a long handle with a screwdriver head. the lock has a catch that the lock opens by turning

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44 minutes ago, Leo B said:

Open the trunk lid from the inside shelf. You need a torch, a long handle with a screwdriver head. the lock has a catch that the lock opens by turning

Thank you, Leo! I will try that

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The slot in the mechanism, as referenced by Leo B above, is only maybe a little over 1/4" wide and to reach it from the inside requires a very long arm and a light.  I took an old flat blade screwdriver, approximately 18 inches long, and ground the sides down to fit into the slot.  I also zip-tied a small flashlight to the screwdriver.  As do many other guys, I just let the trunk lid rest in the released position for just pleasure driving but lock it if needed.  I keep the tool lying on the carpet in the trunk.  Good luck.

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2 hours ago, Mel said:

The slot in the mechanism, as referenced by Leo B above, is only maybe a little over 1/4" wide and to reach it from the inside requires a very long arm and a light.  I took an old flat blade screwdriver, approximately 18 inches long, and ground the sides down to fit into the slot.  I also zip-tied a small flashlight to the screwdriver.  As do many other guys, I just let the trunk lid rest in the released position for just pleasure driving but lock it if needed.  I keep the tool lying on the carpet in the trunk.  Good luck.

Thanky you!

 

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6 hours ago, Stefan B. said:

Thank you, Leo! I will try that

I just tried and it worked perfectly well. Thank you all for your help! I am new in the Avanti owners group so I really appreciate your infos and tipps

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