75 Trunk Lid

by Memphis Laguna on Sun Apr 19, 2015 9:57 am

Looking for a 1975 Trunk lid for the Laguna.

by Limey SE on Mon Apr 20, 2015 1:47 pm

I can see if Matt Bullman has one but would have to be shipped whats zip code to give to him ?

by Memphis Laguna on Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:55 pm

sorry for late response...38125

by Limey SE on Mon Apr 27, 2015 5:00 pm

Hey Memphis Good and Bad News

Has the trunk lid but wont ship

by Biomedtech on Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:49 pm

75 different from 76? I have a 76 one but the keyhole has been welded up

by Limey SE on Mon Apr 27, 2015 7:30 pm

yea 75 is different angled at the lip more rolled .......And Bio I might be interested in that lid if he passes on it I already have an electric trunk I wanted to put in but yours would be way ahead of game

by Memphis Laguna on Mon May 04, 2015 6:49 pm

Biomedtech wrote:75 different from 76? I have a 76 one but the keyhole has been welded up

Thanks...but ill pass on that trunk lid...what did you use to open the trunk after you welded the keyhole...im interested in doing that Thumbs up

by Limey SE on Mon May 04, 2015 6:58 pm

they have electric trunks for our era car Memphis

by Memphis Laguna on Mon May 04, 2015 11:33 pm

Limey SE wrote:they have electric trunks for our era car Memphis

Any specific company

by Limey SE on Mon May 04, 2015 11:40 pm

Yea GM lol Let me find a Link

by Limey SE on Mon May 04, 2015 11:44 pm

Just a sample of what you need..... You can find them Cheaper

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-New-1971-to-1977-Chevrolet-Rear-Trunk-Compartment-Release-Electric-In-Box-/221763733091?hash=item33a2260663&vxp=mtr

75 Trunk Lid $_57

by Memphis Laguna on Mon May 04, 2015 11:47 pm

Limey SE wrote:Just a sample of what you need..... You can find them Cheaper

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-New-1971-to-1977-Chevrolet-Rear-Trunk-Compartment-Release-Electric-In-Box-/221763733091?hash=item33a2260663&vxp=mtr

NICE!!!! Thanks

by Memphis Laguna on Fri May 15, 2015 11:43 pm

Limey SE wrote:Just a sample of what you need..... You can find them Cheaper

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-New-1971-to-1977-Chevrolet-Rear-Trunk-Compartment-Release-Electric-In-Box-/221763733091?hash=item33a2260663&vxp=mtr

Thanks for sharing this Ebay link...I actually contacted the seller and he let it go for much less than the listed price...wired the trunk up today and the release works perfectly!!! cheers

by Mcarlo77 on Sat May 16, 2015 4:06 pm

I had a nice used factory original A$$'y that I installed in my Laguna last Fall. My Monte also came with one from the factory. They are a nice option to have...and, very easy to install.

by Memphis Laguna on Sat May 16, 2015 6:31 pm

Mcarlo77 wrote:I had a nice used factory original A$$'y that I installed in my Laguna last Fall. My Monte also came with one from the factory. They are a nice option to have...and, very easy to install.

yep took me about 30-45 minutes

by lagunaman 75 on Sun Jun 07, 2015 12:13 pm

The part numbers for 75 /77 are the same so there is no difference in the lids the angle is on the 1/4 extensions is what makes everyone think they are different.

by Mcarlo77 on Sun Jun 07, 2015 1:01 pm

Hmmm...are you certain about that? Hollander Interchange shows a separate part number for '75 vs. '76/'77.

by Limey SE on Sun Jun 07, 2015 1:42 pm

I have had a 75 Trunk lid for my Black 77 ( not the SE The Tunnel Ram one ) And it would not fit and line up it is not the same

by lagunaman 75 on Fri Jun 19, 2015 6:30 pm

Just looked at the Mitchel crash book and there is only one part number for 75/76/77 Have the part numbers if you would like or I can put a picture of it or put my lid from my 77 on my 75 and prove it....

by Mcarlo77 on Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:56 pm

Well...obviously, one of the publications is wrong. Post up the GM part number and let's do some research. Guess that's why we're all here...to get the facts.

I still think the '75 trunk lid is unique due to the different tail panel it needs to conform to...and, if I remember correctly, the qtr panel extensions are different?

by Limey SE on Fri Jun 19, 2015 11:02 pm

Am just going to agree to disagree on this one, Will follow post from here

by lagunaman 75 on Sun Jun 21, 2015 2:25 pm

My Issue with what has been said is that the 1/4 panels on a 74/77 are the same part number and the only difference is the 1/4 extensions and the finish panel so then whats the issue ? I have owned 12 of these cars in the last thirty years and never found a lid that did not fit unless the rear of the car was hit and not straightened properly .... I am a collision resto tech of 35 years and know whats up..............

by Mcarlo77 on Sun Jun 21, 2015 5:34 pm

Did a little more digging and found a footnote in the Hollander Interchange Manual stating that '75 lids will fit '76/'77...and likewise, the '76/'77 will fit a '75. This would serve to substantiate what lagunaman75 is saying regarding the lids being the same...but, it's the qtr extension angles being different that make it look like the lids are different. Makes sense to me...

For the record:
GM pt# 1653319 ('75)
GM pt# 1715269 ('76/'77)

by Mcarlo77 on Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:21 pm

Just wanted to put this subject of interchangeability of trunk lids between '75's and '76/'77 to rest for the sake of others because my '75 Laguna has a '76 trunk lid (has the original dated spare jack instruction sheet on the underside) and the fit at the bottom outer corners has always bugged me. As these attached photos show, there IS a difference in the way in which they conform to the qtr extensions.

This photo shows a '75 with factory trunk lid.

This second photo is of my '75 Laguna with the '76 trunk lid. Yeah...it works on the car but, the fit isn't right as far as I'm concerned. If you're a fanatic about even gaps and panels lining up right, this will bother you big time.

I understand the photos are from different angles. However, be assured I studied these closely and found this to be the case with a couple other '75's sitting out in the yard as well. So, there you have it...if you want the correct fit on a '75, you need a '75 trunk lid. Don't know what a '75 trunk lid would look like on a '76/'77

by chevellelaguna on Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:27 pm

If you're using a 75 lid then you need 75 quarter extensions. A 76-77 lid needs 76-77 extensions . The 75-77 lids are ALL the same, all the same, all the same. 75-77 lids are all the same.

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