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74' Bug, trunk is Jammed and wont open, what do i do?

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74' Bug, trunk is Jammed and wont open, what do i do? - 3/26/2006 6:29:50 PM

jaminondatguitar

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I just bought a 1974 vw bug and my trunk in the front will not open and i dont want to break it, can anyone help me?

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RE: 74' Bug, trunk is Jammed and wont open, what do i do? - 3/26/2006 11:02:16 PM

p_mister

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spry a BUTT load of pb-blaster (beter than WD-40) in it to losen it up and try it out. if that dont work a hammer is your best friend

tony

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RE: 74' Bug, trunk is Jammed and wont open, what do i do? - 3/31/2006 2:16:03 AM

Sytar69

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Check to see if the cable from the inside to the latch is broken. If not than you will have to pry it open if the PB Blaster doesn't work. And it is alot better than WD40

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RE: 74' Bug, trunk is Jammed and wont open, what do i do? - 4/1/2006 4:26:11 PM

bagel

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can you go from underneath the car?? Just a guess?

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RE: 74' Bug, trunk is Jammed and wont open, what do i do? - 4/1/2006 9:59:52 PM

p_mister

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i dont think he could do that unless if it is rusted out or some thing. but some thing that he could give a try is going through the "trunk wall" (fire wall).

tony

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RE: 74' Bug, trunk is Jammed and wont open, what do i do? - 4/22/2006 12:45:33 PM

Chrisgooleyh

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When I first got my 66, I had the same problem. I ended up using a propane torch to heat the joint, then I twisted the hood with my hands while a buddy was pulling on the trunk latch... try it, it may work for you. Just remember, easy does it.

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Chris

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RE: 74' Bug, trunk is Jammed and wont open, what do i do? - 4/23/2006 7:38:45 PM

corvette6698512

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i'll go take a look at mine, i'll see what ways you could do it...gimme a little bit

EDIT: i need a little more info, is it rusted shut, wire broke? i found that you can get to the wire just up and behind the bottom of the hood(mines a '65 though so they might be different), you might need to cut that and pull it with pliers, sorry i can't help much...need a little more info

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