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

[Tony Underwood]

At 01:49 PM 12/5/2009, Frank DuVal wrote:
>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....




My man... spoken like a truly annoyed jackleg and member in good 
standing of the Brotherhood.    May your decklid remain 
latched...  spoken by someone with a front decklid release knob in 
the glovebox  in one of the 'Vairs.

Don't open the glovebox while driving.


tony..      blowing up ideas