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Topic: Spare Tire Compartment Won't Open

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Spare Tire Compartment Won't Open

Posted: 9/15/14 3:25pm Message 1 of 4
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Jasond56
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Vette(s): 1973 Corvette Stingray Coupe VIN 1Z37J3S418986 350 L-48 Automatic T-Tops St. Louis Assembly, 18,986th car built in 1973, Paint = 976 Mille Miglia Red, Interior = 425 Dark Red Vinyl (Ox Blood)
Hello All - Any advice on opening spare tire compartment on a 73?  Key won't turn all the way.  Tried WD-40.  Still nothing.  Any other way to get this thing opened?  Would love to know if there is a spare in there.

Thanks in advance!



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Re: Spare Tire Compartment Won't Open

Posted: 9/15/14 5:23pm Message 2 of 4
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Re: Spare Tire Compartment Won't Open

Posted: 9/15/14 5:36pm Message 3 of 4
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Feel the tire in the spare compartment?  It seems solid to the touch, not much give if I press of the compartment.


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Re: Spare Tire Compartment Won't Open

Posted: 9/15/14 7:58pm Message 4 of 4
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IF there was no tire/rim in there, you would be able to push the tub up and unlatch it. Keep soaking the lock down....if the key will turn part of the way, it will eventually free up....assuming it is the right key to start with. Thumbs Up


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