Ok, so its "fixed" now. I can't even describe the cluster that is the current trunk locking situation. So basically, they (the previous dumbass owners) rigged the bird emblem to hold the lock in which I'm fairly certain is not even a firebird lock. So I had to "reshim" the whole mess with a bunch of washers and nuts to make the whole thing sit and butt up against the lock cutout. What a PITA.
So it looks like I'll be buying a whole new trunk lock set and bird emblem for the back panel.
Anyway, I'll be out tomorrow and Friday. Look for the silver and black convertible with the 69 plates. Schwing!