Ok When I changed the trunk floor I changed the rear panel from a 72 to a 70. When I put the lock on the lever pulls the rod, the rod needs to push to unlock the latch. I tried flipping parts around but nothing worked. I must have the latch assembly on wrong or did it relocate the lock to a different position. i thought it was the same location. I know it is the same key and tumbler for 70-72. it will all link together but jjust moves the rod in the wrong direction to unlatch. Any body have any pictures of the latch assembly mounted and a picture of the key/lever installed. I must be over looking something.
