<VV> The 1965 Corvair trunk latch? w/ story

[Frank DuVal]

Yes, there is a spring that holds the safety latch in position.

If this spring rusts and dissapears, the safety latch will not function.

Then if you don't close the trunk lid all the way, the lid will fly 
open, break the hinges, and, if driving a convertible with the top down, 
the lid will tap you on the top of your head as it falls gently down 
scraping the engine lid on its journey to the road.

BTDT, what an experience!

Frank DuVal

PS, then since the top is down, you calmly walk back to the lid, pick it 
up, and place it in the back seat area of your convertible and drive 
away....



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>My painter believes the trunk latch which bolts on the inside of the trunk is missing a spring that controls the second (safety) catch.
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>I checked the Clark's Corvair catalogue but dont't see this trunk latch or the small spring listed.
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