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AEW boot latch - Peter Stanley - 27-05-2021
Hi
I have managed to misplace my boot lid latch. It is a very simple rotating tongue that locates into a plate in the boot lid opening. The tongue is rotated into the locked/open positions by using a simple T shaped key.
What do A7 saloons, opals, etc. use?
I have attached a photo of an early mini boot lid latch which I cannibalize.
I assume that any suitable A7 component would be rare anyway?
Regards Peter
RE: AEW boot latch - Mike Costigan - 27-05-2021
Budget locks are common ironmongers' stock; try your local hardware store, if you have one!
RE: AEW boot latch - Jeff Taylor - 28-05-2021
Vintage Car Parts (formally Paul Beck) stock something similar. The links below show the face fix budget lock dimensions and the full range of locks stocked.
https://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/products/417-face-fix-budget-lock
https://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/search?query=locks
RE: AEW boot latch - Peter Stanley - 28-05-2021
Hi Mike and Jeff
thanks for getting back to me - I will take a look at your suggestions. I hope to go to the centenary rally next year...you are welcome to come and take a look at the solution!
My car registration is AML807 (I guess I will be in a group something like coach built not Gordon England).
Regards Peter