49 FORD trunk latch

mrloboy · February 12, 2009, 10:59:01 AM

I have a 49 Meteor (Ford) in my shop that we are building for a customer. He purchased the car as an incomplete restoration project. We built a custom chassis for the car and installed a SBC/TH350 combo. We are in the process of assembly to fit all the body components prior to blowing it apart for final paint. We are missing the trunk latch and mechanism. We have the original handle, but that is all. In my collection I have numerous 50 & 51 cars, but no 49's. They are quite different. Any idea where I might find an illustration or photo of what is required. From that point I can either fabricate the parts or go looking for them. Thanks, Rick

wayne petty · February 12, 2009, 07:02:06 PM

i had a problem with this post... not having my oldest books out..

when i googled 49 ford... i got stuck on this image...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/leiapowles/Pin-Up/LeiaLockheart_Ford_HR_05.jpg

i think there are at least one member with a 49 ford.. once he sees this thread .. he might snap a few shots...

oh well.. back to the search...

i also checked on the old car manual project.. at least one of the guys in the ford area has 49 assembly manual and a 51 parts manual..

but then that image popped up again...

destractions...

mrloboy · February 13, 2009, 12:27:39 PM

Thanks Wayne, I went to the Old Car Manual Project and found an illustration that shows a remote control box that is required. I have a friend not far from me that has a couple 49's listed in his inventory for parts. Hopefully he will have the pieces. He is away for a couple weeks visiting his friends and various rod builders in France and the Netherlands. I guess I will wait until he returns home. I checked on e-bay but found nothing at this time. Our problem around here is that all our parts cars are under several feet of snow! I sure hope Spring comes early! Rick

enjenjo · February 13, 2009, 09:43:59 PM

You might try Job Lots Ford parts. They have had obscure parts I needed in the past

wayne petty · February 14, 2009, 02:34:49 PM

here is a link to their 2008 flyer

http://www.joblotauto.com/pdfs/16.pdf

mrloboy · February 14, 2009, 02:44:11 PM

Thanks fellas, I have been browsing their site. Lots of great looking stuff. Should be an asset with a few of our current projects. Rick

chimp koose · February 15, 2009, 10:38:43 AM

wrloboy ,try antique auto wreckers in Elfros Sask.

chimp koose · February 15, 2009, 10:45:57 AM

mrloboy,got the name wrong . Elfros auto wreckers"parts from the 40's to the 90's" (306) 328-2132.