G-Body broken trunk latch

[dickeymoore]

I have a 1980 Chevy Monte Carlo and the trunk latch that is inside of the trunk broke off the part where the trunk locks to I have some quick steel on it now hoping that will hold it but if it does not can I weld it back on or should I drill holes and put screws in it

 

[69hurstolds]

Bolts broke or the inside of the trunk lid broke? Could you take a picture of said damage? You can ALWAYS weld metal to metal. It's whether it's the smartest thing to do for the situation would be the question. There may be a different way to fix your issue.

 

[Ribbedroof]

Are you talking about the striker that the latch closes over?

 

[dickeymoore]

Yeah the striker. Picture added

 

[TURNA]

Bolt it or weld it. Screws will eventually pull out.

Don't forget the washers!!!






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[1evilregal]

I agree with turna, drill and bolt, or weld it back in place. That quicksteel is good for a few things, but the first time you slam the trunk closed, it'll pop back off.

 

[69hurstolds]

Weld it.

 

[MC96]

Damn Ive lifted the body by that latch with a cherry picker

 

[81cutlass]

My 81 Cutlass latch spot welds broke on the bottom side back in high school. I used a few pop rivets to fix it since I didn't have a welder at the time and both sides of the steel were still there.

If you have a welder I'd do it right but if you don't some steel 3/16 Rivets will hold it.

 

[Ribbedroof]

Bolt it or weld it. Screws will eventually pull out.

Don't forget the washers!!!






😗

Hey, I know a guy that can hook you up on washers!