Classic/Antique Car Repair: convertible, Jaguar, Roll-Royce

Question
can you open a trunk on a 1964 lincoln continental without power

Answer
Hi Lou,

I do appreciate you asking me a question, however that is NOT in my area expertise.

I have volunteered to answer questions that relate to “Automotive Wooden Interior Trim”.  

Specifically the “Real” wood trim parts found in Jaguars, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Bentleys, BMWs, Jensen Healeys, Austin Healeys, Triumphs - etc. etc. etc.

Should you or any of your fellow automotive enthusiasts have interior wood trim in their vehicles....and IF that wood is having trouble.....I can help.

Although this is not my area of expertise....I'll give a shot at trying to help you.

I WOULD PRESUME, THAT YOU DON'T HAVE A KEY, OR THAT THAT MODEL DIDN'T HAVE A KEYED LOCK.  I WOULD ALSO PRESUME THAT YOU HAVE A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY AND HAVE LOOKED IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT OR ANYWHERE ELSE THAT LINCOLN MAY HAVE PUT A PUSH BUTTON THAT OPENS THE TRUNK - I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THAT MODEL, OR WHAT LINCOLN DID.
SO IF YOU HAVE EXPLORED ALL OF THE USUAL POSSIBILITIES - HERE IS A WAY THAT I HAD TO USE BACK IN THE 60'S ON AN OLD CAR I BOUGHT AND THE TRUNK LOCK WAS BUSTED.  HERE IS WHAT I DID - REMOVE THE BACK SEAT LOWER PORTION - THEN REMOVE THE BACK SEAT UPPER PORTION.  GRAB A FLASHLIGHT AND AIM IT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE TRUNK LOCK. YOU SHOULD THEN BE ABLE TO SEE IT FROM THERE.  STUDY IT CAREFULLY AND YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO SEE HOW TO TURN THE LATCH.  THE CAR I DID THIS ON, HAD A SLOT AND I DUCT TAPED A SCREWDRIVER TO A BROOM HANDLE - STUCK IT THRU THE TRUNK, INTO THE SLOT AND TURNED IT - AND BINGO, THE TRUNK POPPED OPEN.

GOOD LUCK

JEFF

OH, and for what it is worth, I would think that you could find or order a Haynes or Chilton repair manual for your car, either from a local parts store or Amazon, or Borders or maybe on eBay etc. etc.  It would be a good idea to have one, if you are going to do mechanical work yourself.  

OH, and for what it is worth, I would think that you might want to search for a classic/vintage car club in your area.  Many folks in clubs are very helpful people and may be able to help you find your answer...making a friend or two in that "world" would be very helpful, especially if you are going to do mechanical work yourself.  Who knows, maybe one of those folks has had the same problem or can assist you personally with the answer to your question.

(I would appreciate you taking the time to Rate my response....thanks)