i have a 89 camaro that had the mount for the trunk lock removed im talking about the mounting bracket thats tack welded to the frame that the trunk lock bolts up too now i got a new mount out of a 89 and the lock out of a 91 and they dont match up the holes are different i need help fast i cant just be driving araound and everytime i hit a bhump my hatch jumps open thanks alot in advance

 

Sound to me like you need to get a latch from an 89 that will fit your new bracket. I don't really know what else we can do for you.
I could wiggle my nose and wave my magic wand but I've been told that doesn't work long distance.

 

i believe the hatch motors were diff for those 2 years...

 

Why the hell it doesn't fit?...

 

man if you can put those doors on you sure should not have a problem with a trunk.
nice ride - very nice ride.
at time you have to stick with what you have when it comes to things like trunk hatches.

 

i tried to drill holes in the bracket but i think im just gonna go look for another trunk lock at the junkyards i cant find any anywere else for a 89 specifically

 

Any 1986-early 91 pull-down unit will work for you. Here's how to easily tell. Those years of pull-down unit have a metal frame where it bolts to the bracket on the car with 3 screws. You can't use the late 91-92 style that has a tan-colored plastic frame that bolts to the bracket.

Lon

 

here are the pics of wat im dealing with

lock with pull down that doesnt fit or work i guess the people welded the bracket so it would just shut instead of buying a new motor

and here you can see how it doesnt line up at all

 

The purple mount is for a late 91-92. The pull-down unit you have is the earlier style. You'll need to either cut out the purple mounting piece and get the correct 86-early 91 style or get a late 91-92 pull-down unit and hatch hook. The wiring is different for each style too.

Here's what a late 91-92 pull-down unit looks like:

Lon Salgren