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Smitty · 01-09-2021, 09:32 PM

Hi All,
I am mounting a 1951 Ford trunk lid in my 50 Tudor. I have the correct latch and striker. It will release but not smoothly.

My question is: what angle should the striker be mounted in the trunk? I'm at about 45 degrees on the striker angle.
Anyone have a picture?

Thanks, Steve

01-09-2021, 09:32 PM	#1
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston North Shore Posts: 752	1951 Ford Trunk Striker Hi All, I am mounting a 1951 Ford trunk lid in my 50 Tudor. I have the correct latch and striker. It will release but not smoothly. My question is: what angle should the striker be mounted in the trunk? I'm at about 45 degrees on the striker angle. Anyone have a picture? Thanks, Steve