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Posted by: jim_hoyland Apr 12 2018, 12:54 PM

Just finished the JWest bracket replacement. My average gap on the driver side is 4.7mm and average gap on pass side is 8.7mm
How can the lid be moved over approx 2mm ?


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Posted by: raynekat Apr 12 2018, 01:01 PM

My only observation.....gawd that's beautiful paint.
Is your trunk latch centered as it should be.
Perhaps it just needs shifting to the passenger side?

Posted by: jcd914 Apr 12 2018, 01:12 PM

Moving your truck latch pin side to side will change the gap.
You might also need to loosen the bolts holding the hinge to the trunk lid to get them perfect side to side and front to back but start with the latch pin.

Jim

Posted by: cn2800 Apr 12 2018, 01:32 PM

I also can't help you with your question, but that is a fantastic color! Is it the Porsche metallic copper, or a custom job? I'm still a year or so away from paint, and am trying to narrow down the choices.

Posted by: burton73 Apr 12 2018, 02:25 PM

Jim,

I had the trunk hinge close by so I took these pictures. I think you got a JWest set up so can you space it out? Also try loosening the blots that hold the lid on. There may be some wiggle room. I think you can

I hope this gives you some ideas. Paint looks super

Bob B

Posted by: jim_hoyland Apr 12 2018, 03:52 PM

THANKS! I'll try the hood latch pin first; then try to loosen the hinge bolts and move the lid.
? I assume they have some space to move the hinge left or right ? I could enlarge the holes with a step drill too ??

The paint is original color, but repainted about 15 years ago. Car is garaged, but driven nearly every day.....

Posted by: whitetwinturbo Apr 12 2018, 10:08 PM

..........dat paint ........... woo hoo

Posted by: porschetub Apr 12 2018, 11:43 PM

Yes that colour ,Jim very nice,my car has basically the gaps you have,its kinda hard to set the sideways gap,I have stock rewelded pivots and they haven't been rewelded very close .

Posted by: ndfrigi Apr 12 2018, 11:49 PM

You should see also Jim’s interior!

Posted by: cary Apr 13 2018, 08:22 AM

It's easier with 2 humans ......

Posted by: jim_hoyland Apr 13 2018, 08:52 AM