Help! Trunk latch question

[Moparnascar]

I have a 1970 Barracuda that I am now missing the trunk latch. It was there before going to body shop. So I think they lost it. I am assembling the car and I am looking for a new trunk latch. I thought mine had an arm on it that the lock cyl rod clipped onto it. The ones I see for sale do not. Please advise!

Thanks!

 

[pschlosser]

The rod indeed activates the lock mechanism by the keylock. So you'll have to source the rod, as well. And I don't see those latches at swap meets anymore.

 

[Moparnascar]

The rod indeed activates the lock mechanism by the keylock. So you'll have to source the rod, as well. And I don't see those latches at swap meets anymore.

So the latched I am finding on eBay are probably challenger.

 

[Moparnascar]

So the latched I am finding on eBay are probably challenger.

Is this what I am looking for?

 

[pschlosser]

So the latched I am finding on eBay are probably challenger.

Uncertain. Are you expecting a "genuine barracuda trunk latch" to be sild with the rod?

Compare to a door latch or door handle, I don't believe those assemblies "come with" any connective rods... that's a separate thing.

 

[pschlosser]

The dealer parts book lists differing latches for the barracuda and challenger. challenger is shared with other models. The barracuda is unique #2999 345. Only the barracuda has the rod, or LINK, Deck Lid Latch Release, #2999 349.

 

[Katfish]

The lock cylinder comes with the rods

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[Mr Cuda]

That pictured one is the wrong for barracuda.

 

[Mr Cuda]

Barracuda truck lock had a clip on lever, not a slot for the flat twist rod.

 

[Katfish]

How about this?

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[DetMatt1]

Is this what I am looking for?

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That is the correct mechanism.