trunk latch repair?

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1971V8

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1971 convertible 302 2V
1999 Dodge Ram V10 longbed
Hi,

the play on the trunk latch seems to be a high angle on the shaft of key -

see 2 photos





is this play normal or do I have to repair the trunk latch (is there a spring broken ?)

before buying a new latch I would try to open the rivets...

thank you

Wolfgang

 
I think that play is normal. When you turn the key and pop the latch it goes over 90 deg. to the left like in these pictures. The picture with the latch released did not take so I do not have the other position. I think you are OK with what you have.

David

Hi David,

thank you!

regards from Austria

Wolfgang

 
Wolfgang, how is your project coming along?
....when car will be 50 years old project should be finished

now I am preparing all parts to assemble next year...

kind regards

Wolfgang

 
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