On my 83 240/300 I cannot get the trunk latch to engage and unlatch no matter what position I put the key in.

I'd rather not drill it out but am at a loss as to what to do next.

Any ideas?

If I drill it out I can buy one new keyed correctly, right?

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.