guy.graziano

Guys -
I am in the process of reassembling my 66 Cutlass, now that shes back from paint. I replaced the trunk lock, and retained it with the retainer without issue.

My question is - there is something missing on the underside of my trunk lid. The retainer sticks thru the slot, but there are 2 screw holes on either side of the slot and I assume there should be some kind of metal plate or gasket there...something. I bagged adn tagged all the stuff and I dont have whatever is supposed to be there.

HELP!

GG

66luvr

Here's what it looks like. It has a little gasket under it. These are likely NOT the correct screws, I seem to remember putting new ones there. Not much on the blue car is original so new was fine.

guy.graziano

Thats Awesome! Thank you.

Where did you get it ? Anyone repoping them ?

GUY

66luvr

Not sure I follow your question.
I said the SCREWS were new.
The black metal piece is the original piece that GM put on at the factory. I painted it black and I do not know if that is the correct color.
Sorry, I have no idea if it is reproduced, I didn't need one.
Good luck.

guy.graziano

Fusick has a rubber piece that is for 68 - 77 but it looks like it'll work.
I ordered it. WTF - I'll give it a try!

jeffsims

Was your retainer not part of the plate that screws to the bottom of the deck lid? I am reassembling my 67 that was torn down by my dad in the mid 80's. Yes, the mid 80's. Anyway, I found the plate with 2 screws in a bag, but no retainer. To me it looks like the retainer was torn off of this plate. Since I have nothing to compare to I am hoping someone in this forum can provide me with some insight on what the heck I am supposed to be looking for.

RandyS

The bracket looks like this one, except the base of it for the 66 is a bit different.

Octania

Yes, what RandyS shows IS the retainer. It slides in place over the lock cylinder, then the two screws secure it in place to the decklid, with a gasket there.

66400

I think you may be dealing with a retainer that has the end section broken off.

Henry

Run to Rund

Cover plate and retainer are red oxide, retained by two button head Phillips screws.

jeffsims

Cover plate AND retainer? Are these 2 separate parts as Guy's original post sounds? Everything I run across on the net look like one pc as the most recent replies state.

The cover plate that I have is definitely red in color. I assume e red oxide.

-Jeff

66luvr

Well, I just went out to the white 67 and took the 2 screws out to see if this was two pieces. Best I can figure it is one piece. I pried it down a half inch and it was moving all the way up to the lock, so I think it is one piece. And it looks exactly like the picture I posted of the blue 66 car.
Now I do not remember if the 66 was one piece and I didn't try it today. But the 67 is one piece.

RandyS

The 66 is one piece also.