[cadtech]

Does anyone know the exact location of the bracket that the trunk lock mounts to on a 1967 GTO? I am trying to fix someone else's mistake. The bracket right now does not line up correctly to be able to close the trunk lid. It looks like if I position it in the center, the key lock cylinder shaft(linkage) will not line up with the lock. It seems like it has to be to the right side a little. Measurements would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[6d7gto]

Originally Posted by cadtech

Does anyone know the exact location of the bracket that the trunk lock mounts to on a 1967 GTO? I am trying to fix someone else's mistake. The bracket right now does not line up correctly to be able to close the trunk lid. It looks like if I position it in the center, the key lock cylinder shaft(linkage) will not line up with the lock. It seems like it has to be to the right side a little. Measurements would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Hi. Are you talking about the bracket that is welded to the trunk floor and tail panel?

[cadtech]

Yes

[steve v]

The best way to describe it is the slot that the lock rod fits into in the latch itself should be centered side to side.
The latch mount is welded in offset of center by roughly 1 1/4".

Here's a few pics with measurements taken from the inside edge of the tail light mounting bracket to the latch mount.
HTH

[steve v]

Here's the display that I made out of a '67 a few years ago.

[6d7gto]

Is your trunk floor pan original? If yes, it should have a 1 3/8" hole a few inches to the right of center when looking down from the center of the tail panel (where the tail panel comes to a slight point). The end of the bracket's right post lines up almost exactly to the middle of that hole which will get you in the ballpark.

If no hole is there for reference, here are a few measurements you might be able to use instead. From the left side of car, I get a distance of 7 3/8" from the tail panel's squared off edge (where the date code is stamped) to the latch bracket's left post. The right side is 6 3/16".

[6d7gto]

Originally Posted by 6d7gto

Is your trunk floor pan original? If yes, it should have a 1 3/8" hole a few inches to the right of center when looking down from the center of the tail panel (where the tail panel comes to a slight point). The end of the bracket's right post lines up almost exactly to the middle of that hole which will get you in the ballpark.

If no hole is there for reference, here are a few measurements you might be able to use instead. From the left side of car, I get a distance of 7 3/8" from the tail panel's squared off edge (where the date code is stamped) to the latch bracket's left post. The right side is 6 3/16".

I took the measurements from the tail light brackets that are also welded to the tail panel. Sorry for the confusion!

[fyrffytr1]

Here is a shot of my car before I started working on it, to give you an idea of location. I would have to look to be sure, but I think the hole to the passenger side of it is for the tag light wire. There should also be a vent tube for the gas tank under the latch if I remember correctly. I can take more pics tomorrow, if you need them you.

[400 4spd.]

Originally Posted by steve v

Here's the display that I made out of a '67 a few years ago.

Very cool, Steve! That was from the parts car you had, correct?

[steve v]

Originally Posted by 400 4spd.

Very cool, Steve! That was from the parts car you had, correct?

Yes, this is what I did with it. I saved what I could from the car but couldn't bring myself to scrap the shell.
We used it at a couple of club events & it was a great centerpiece. The front is finished with NC tobacco barn wood & it would make a great bar for someone's mancave.

[Cammer-6]

I HOPE that wasnt a good decklid you cut

[steve v]

Originally Posted by Cammer-6

I HOPE that wasnt a good decklid you cut

Nope, just enough rust that no one had any interest in it...even for free.