trunk wont open

[cowboy4x4n]

guys went to unlock the 69 trunk to get some tools and the key now turns 180 degrees and no unlatching.  how do I get into the trunk to fix this

[JB400]

Pull the backseat and either crawl in the back or get a few long extensions and the correct size socket to unbolt the latch.

Sounds like either the latch is broke, or the rod that goes into the latch fell off/ broke  from the lock.

[cowboy4x4n]

ok gotcha ty.  sounds like im crawling inside all my tools are in the trunk lol

[ODZKing]

Thats one of the reasons I put an electic latch on all my cars. Well worth the cash!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOPAR-ELECTRIC-TRUNK-RELEASE-GLOVEBOX-MOUNT-BUTTON-CHARGER-CUDA-CHALLENGER-DART-/261340538191?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd91c254f&vxp=mtr

[Ghoste]

Especially on a 1st gen, because you aren't going through the backseat on one of those.

[cudaken]

Had the same problem with my 68 Road Runner. Pulled the seat and there was no way my fat butt was going to fit! 

Went to Sears's and bought a 18 inch long screw driver, that did the trick.

Cuda Ken

[ODZKing]

Especially on a 1st gen, because you aren't going through the backseat on one of those.

Exactly   

[ACUDANUT]

That's when a kid comes in handy 

[Ghoste]

On the other models that works.  The 1st gens have that fold down hatch behind the rear seats and it latches from inside the trunk.  If the panel is down even a fat guy can get through.  If its up, not even a kid (or a spider monkey) will get back there.