WANTED: Trunk Latch

Michael,

I know there are several latch styles. I just noticed this on ebay. I don't know anything about it or the seller. I also do not know if the price is reasonable.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DeTomaso-Pantera-Trunk-L...dZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

A friend of mine, Michael Shortt recently went through the trunk latch experience. Here is the link for his repair. He has an exceptional web site.
http://www.michaelspantera.com/brokendecklatch.html

Michael's email is michaelsavga@gmail.com

He is a great guy and will go out of his way to help.

Indy Dave

Thanks, Indy Dave.

I remember reading that webpage a while ago, but it was an interesting reread.

I saw the latch on eBay, but felt it was too much. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's what I feel. I only need the bigger of the two parts in the listing anyway, I don't need them both. I'd rather keep the money on the board, if possible.

Michael

Michael, Great deal, I paid over $50 for mine. Now just examine carefully, catalogue has a different item before and after VIN 9000.
Denis

Denis,

Well, I've got one on it's way to me, so I'll have to compare it when it gets here. Hopefully, there won't be any issues!

Thanks for the input.

Michael

You're right, Denis. The one I got from the earlier Pantera was different than mine. They look similar, but it seems the arm is different. I took a look at a couple of other 9000 series Panteras and their latches are the same as mine.

So I'm still looking for a trunk latch, but it has to be from a 9000 series Pantera.

Anyone have one?

Michael