1955chevy210
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07-14-12 11:04 AM - Post#2248137
 I have a solenoid operated trunk latch release on my 55 chevy and would like to add a cable to manually release it. Has anyone done this ? Reason being to be able to open in case of solenoid failure.Looking at the unit that I have there doesn't seem to be a place to attach the pull cable. Has anyone bought an aftermarket remote latch with the pull cable and solenoid options? Thanks all replies appreciated. The other thing is I want to do is add a battery disconnect switch for battery drain while sitting and battery is in the trunk which would disable the solenoid with trunk closed. Thanks John
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awsum55
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07-14-12 01:44 PM - Post#2248180
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For a remote battery cut-off I would use a Ford solenoid between the positive battery cable and the starter. If you have a clock or radio, you can connect the appropriate wires to the battery side of the solenoid to keep them from having to be re-set.
It's great for working on the car or when you leave the car so you never have to worry about an electrical fire while you are away from it. Just make sure you ask for one that is open unless activated, so you don't kill your battery.r
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07-14-12 09:17 PM - Post#2248275
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I plan to do the same thing, what I am planning to do is making an entry under the trunk and under the lock and make something to go in from below and push open the lock. I am not sure exactly how I'll do it but I do think it is doable.
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07-15-12 12:21 AM - Post#2248303
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Might help if you post a picture of what the trunk latch release looks like. It might give someone an idea.
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SAM_57
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07-16-12 03:43 AM - Post#2248622
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Photos are nice and I will try to remember to get some tonight.
I used a trunk release from an '84 Monte Carlo. I could not use the factory trunk floor latch, so this was modified. I made a lever that slips into the slot for the original (84 Monte) trunk key and attached it to a cable that runs to the left side (2drht) ashtray. I have a trunk release switch in the glove box, the cable relaese and a remote release.
I have had this installed for 10+ years and the remote battery has never been changed. The car is kept in the garage, so I don't lock it. And sometimes leave the trunk un-latched for convience, so no dead car battery problems.
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07-17-12 08:41 AM - Post#2249065
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If you already have a solonoid operated release just hook the manual cable to the same place. Put a small section of chain between the manual cable end and the latch so there is no resistance for the solonoidn pull. Put your cut off switch up front where you can get at it if need be, somewhere out of sight would be good. Remember K.I.S.S.
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