I was able to get a complete power trunk release system setup. Attached is the size and dimensions for the ROD. I know everyone is able to get the switch and release cylinder. Maybe someone can start reproducing them.

 

Is this the same component used in the '68-'69 vacuum power trunk release system?

Randy C.

 

Same engineering, but I think the rod length(s) differed between years and models.

 

I need that part, I've been searching 3-4 years. I hope someone can reproduce it and I'd buy one but I'd like to find an original. Are you selling yours?

 

Me too...need the 68/69 connecting rod only, but don't want to buy the whole set-up to get it

 

Here is a setup on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161172165089...84.m1555.l2649

 

Wow, somebody got that for a song.

Are you sure that connecting rod is correct for all those years and models? It seems like a lot of difference in trunk structure. Lord knows I am no expert though and could easily be wrong. If that is true, there is probably a bigger market than I thought if the same part can be used in all those cars. It very well might be profitable to reproduce the rod.

 

Don't feel bad, I searched for 10 years before I got the correct one for my '68.

 

Last lock pin I saw was the one I removed in 1991!

 

I seen lots of these setups on ebay. without that rod. I wonder what the buyer thinks when it doesn`t work! My 65 Skylark was the same situation. I did find a shaft on ebay for a 68 big Olds. It was an inch too long so I cut it and overlapped it. Drilled and tapped 2 # 4-40 holes and put it together with machine screws. There was plenty of room and is hidden anyway. Has been working for 10 years.
John

 

You may be able to retrofit this on on ebay as I explained in the last post
John
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-1967-Bu...53f6eb&vxp=mtr

 

I also need one of those for a 65, everyone forgets to take out the lock cylinder when they remove a vacuum trunk release.