1958 Fleetwood 60 Special Power Trunk Motor

[Greg Powers]

I have tried to find a power trunk pull-down motor and have had no success. It seems that the unit in the Fleetwood is not the same as the unit used in the Brougham. I have also been unable to locate any clear diagrams of  the motor for a possible repair or rebuild. Does anyone have a used working motor that they would sell or any suggestions about possible purchase of a used motor or repair of my motor? Thanks in advance for your help.

[Eldorado_64]

I havent open one in so long but my '58 Coupe Se Ville looks like it was the same for Fleetwood. Should be the same for even 57 models too. They rebuild pretty nicely. I only ever had a weird issue with mine popping open on the road if I hit a bump just right and my factory air bags are so lumpy. I had to pull over and release cork csrew to get lid to start close mode again. What part of the wiring do you need, for the actual motor itself or the complete trunk release system and power closing unit? Is your motor dead or just stuck or sluggish?

Brandon J.

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58 closing units  are unique to its model year, (except Brougham).  All other 58 models however, used the same closing unit, (Except Brougham). Generally they should be repairable, usually at issue is the combination switch.  58's are rather rare because of poor sales due to the recession that year.