danno 128 Report post Posted September 3, 2017 I found a trunk release from a 1985 Crown Vic, as you probably know these will fit perfect in a 1969 to 1973 Mustang of Cougar. Includes the pushbutton switch, you need to run the wire from the battery to the switch, and from the switch to the trunk opener. Just unbolt the old one and bolt in the new one. Nothing to cut or change. Then just push the button and the trunk is onlatched. I can supply ideas about mounting the pushbutton switch. $60 including shipping in the US, I will ship worldwide for more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danno 128 Report post Posted September 3, 2017 The posting also has pictures of my wiper switch I have for sale in a separate listing, It is not included in this sale Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver-Fox 3 Report post Posted November 24, 2017 Have you tested truck switch to ensure it works properly ? I'm interested, if not sold. Live in South West Florida...33991. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69ShelbyGT350H 61 Report post Posted November 27, 2017 I've got one of those trunk releases. It's a bit of a tighter fit in the original location but it does fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danno 128 Report post Posted December 9, 2017 I am sorry, this was sold. But I think I can get another one. Check back in a week or so. I test them, and guarantee them to work perfectly. The junk yard south of town just got another 85 Crown Vic, that these come out of. I just need to stop by on some warm day and see if they still have it. Check back later... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted January 12, 2018 Hi Danno, finally got around to fitting the trunk release. Works great. I had to do a little bit of modifying of the bracket that holds the mechanism as it was too tight for the electric unit. Easily done. Thanks again,. Mal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69ShelbyGT350H 61 Report post Posted January 14, 2018 I'm adding keyless entry to mine. No power lock switches, it will be controlled by the key fob. The fob also has a trunk release button so will add that to the car as well. 1 bigmal reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danno 128 Report post Posted January 16, 2018 Mal, I am glad you got it to fit. I installed mine fine and other installations require some "fitting" What did you have to do to get it to fit? Take some metal off the edge? 69Shelby, I understand. I put a secret pushbutton switch on mine under the overhang lip of the trunk lid. Keyless entry is a perfect addition, some year I might add it. My winter car has that and remote start, so I know how great a feature it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted January 16, 2018 2 hours ago, danno said: I installed mine fine and other installations require some "fitting" What did you have to do to get it to fit? Take some metal off the edge? Hi Danno, a little hard to explain via messgae but basically the elctric unit is slightly wider than the original. The bracket has some dimples on the edge to stiffen it. I just cut out the dimples and it fitted easilly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danno 128 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 Thanks, now I understand your build is looking great, keep up the good work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danno 128 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 I did not see the location of your trunk release button, now I see it. That certainly looks fine, but that probably means you need the key in the switch to use it. One way around that is put the trunk release switch in series with the horn pushbutton. That way, without the key needed, you push in the trunk release button and hold it, then tap the horn, and the trunk opens. It is secret enough nobody would ever guess how to do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, danno said: I did not see the location of your trunk release button, now I see it. That certainly looks fine, but that probably means you need the key in the switch to use it. One way around that is put the trunk release switch in series with the horn pushbutton. That way, without the key needed, you push in the trunk release button and hold it, then tap the horn, and the trunk opens. It is secret enough nobody would ever guess how to do it. Hi Danno, I neverconsidered having it hot wired so it is on the lighter circuit. In hindsight maybe hot wired would be better. If someone breaks into the car they won't find much in the boot (trunk) anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyinsandiego 37 Report post Posted February 8, 2018 Hi Danno, I'm interested in the auto trunk release setup if you come by another complete kit. Keep me in mind. Cheers, Tony tonyinsandiego@gmail.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted February 13, 2018 Just curious - is the 1985 Crown Vic the only vehicle that's a drop-in or are there other models/years that use the same mechanism? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
