Date:         Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:12:50 -0700
Reply-To:     Pensioner <al_knoll@PACBELL.NET>
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From:         Pensioner <al_knoll@PACBELL.NET>
Subject:      Rear hatch (boot) release
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Hi Loren,

Actually this is a pretty easy modification.  You will have to remove the
panel (and probably get new fittings as they break easily.  Opt for the push
type that you can remove when you do the replacement.

Once the panel is off, you'll see how to make attach a cable to the
mechanism.  Use a stout steel say 1/16" or so cable, attach it to the latch
mechanism, note where a small hole will have to be made for the cable in the
panel, make that hole, (1/16" Diameter or so)  Clean and lube the mechanisms
(latch, wiper, etc) gently while you have the opportunity.  Test the latch
by locking and unlocking with the cable then thread the cable through the
hole in the panel and reattach the panel with the new fittings  More holes
to punch or drill in the plywood, but worth it for future R&R.  Using a
scrimshaw'd 3" section of walrus ivory, make a handle to which you can
attach the cable.  You COULD use a dowel but how gauche would that be.  I
used a dowel as I was a bit short on scrimshaw'd walrus.  Works fine, fine
as frog hair.

Al (who had Leon help with the installation)