1926 Roadster Trunk Lock

[Newtexaz]

Does anybody know how to deal with a inoperative trunk lock on a 26/27 Roadster? Cant get the trunk open..... I have tried all I can think of without causing damage.

[George House]

I’ve removed the trunk lock on my ‘26 roadster by removing the 4 little screws. Otherwise I’d have to use the key to pull the trunk lid open after I unlock it. Now I just open it with the tips of 8 fingers. Don’t keep any valuables in the trunk anyway.

[J1MGOLDEN]

Just press down hard when you inset the key and turn it counter clockwise.

You will surprise yourself!

[Newtexaz]

Thanks guys, tried the press down hard advice but it’s tight against the body....it has nowhere to go.

[RajoRacer]

Did it work before and this a new problem ?

[Bill Mullins]

If the pin that guides the key is broken or loose I have used a 90 degree pick to trip the latch.

[TFan]

Sometimes if I'm feeling lazy and don't want to grab the keys I just grab the top of the spare tire and give it a tug to the rear while lifting upward on the deck lid. If this works for you then you can work on the latch, mine was froze solid with rust and I had to drill out the rivets that hold it together. If I remember correctly the screws go through the rivets. Good Luck Jim

[Newtexaz]

Thanks everyone. I dont have a rear tire mount the car so nothing to pull on. I am thinking now I might have to go up through the battery opening and push with something - similar to pulling on the tire mount? This one has me puzzled.

[varmint]

The last lock I had that would not turn with a key, I worked it free with some transmission fluid by first dipping the key and then inserting into the lock.