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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 07:03 PM
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Have a 58 Vette, put the key in the lock, it turns, I hear a click but will not open! I jostled the trunk, pushed down while turning the key, no luck ! HELP any thoughts?
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 08:42 PM
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Have a 58 Vette, put the key in the lock, it turns, I hear a click but will not open! I jostled the trunk, pushed down while turning the key, no luck ! HELP any thoughts?
I did an advance search and came up with this tidbit....

See post #6 on how to gain access to inside and #16 on what was the culprit...

Here was his problem........trunk mat is wedged in the mechanism...


https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...on-t-open.html
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Old Jan 11, 2017 | 12:05 AM
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Ha. Somehow missed the linked thread. My trunk on my 60 wouldn't open either after closing it hard and quickly at a car show. Had my mechanic attack it after pushing, pulling, everything I could think of for a few months. Not sure if they figured out the emblem thing but must have. Anyway my mat was partially caught and the latch was bent and not releasing though key turned to a point it should have released. I had to replace the latch. All good so far. I now make sure the mat is well out of the way.
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