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Originally Posted by Bill D
Ok. After much thinking, I think I've come up with a solution to the trunk latch striker. I've attached a sketch of my idea. The striker would be made from either .080 or .125 mild steel and made in three pieces. The center piece would be notched and then bent 90 deg at each end. The two end pieces would be welded to the center piece, and slotted holes added for adjustment. Height could be managed with shim washers. It would be mounted to the frame with #6 sheet metal screws to the frame. I would still have to clearance the body and the trunkpan.
the latch arm would swing down thru the notch and push against the plate creating sufficient tension to keep the trunk lid closed
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Bill,
Over the years, I've felt your frustrations many times, every time I've purchased an unfinished FFR or Contemporary where some of the parts are MIA. However, I also feel the satisfaction of being able to come up with unique solutions to the problems each time, as you will too. This one looks quite feasible, perhaps ask Dave Kirkham to mill it out of a throw away piece of billet
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Bill S.