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Posted by: porsche913b_sp Nov 21 2007, 08:31 AM

Hi all. I plan on removing the trunk torsion bars permanently. The trunk hindge pivot has ripped from the body. I understand there is replacement trunk hindge that can be welded back in. Unfortornately I dont know how to weld or know any body shop. How hard is it to grind and weld that sucker in with the engine still in the car. Does anybody now of a place willing to take this small job in the 90501 area code.

The other option is to replace the aftermarket trunk pivot replacment that does not require welding, a bolt on replacement. Some comments from anyone that have done this ??

Please help my 914 truck

Thanks all
Ted

Posted by: Joe Owensby Nov 21 2007, 08:55 AM

I have seen posts for this item, saying it worked well, no welding. Joe O.

http://www.jwesteng.com/porsche/914/

Posted by: toon1 Nov 21 2007, 09:47 AM

BTDT, I got a hinge from another car and welded onto mine. you can get anothe hinge , take it to a weld shop

Or bring the car over to my house, with a new hinge and I can fix it for ya.

Your avatar say's your in the south bay, IF that's the south bay area, I'm not that far

Posted by: roadster fan Nov 21 2007, 07:29 PM

I was gonna volunteer to weld in the replacement also, but it looks like 90501 is Torrance, CA.

There has got to be a ton of 914 guys with a welder down in that area.

Jim

Posted by: rjames Nov 21 2007, 07:50 PM

I installed this mod before I learned how to weld. It's an excellent fix, and a lot stronger than those wimpy pivots could ever hope to be.

Posted by: porsche913b_sp Nov 21 2007, 08:11 PM

How do-able is the mod with the engine still installed. I was going to do a big Derk Wright (whatever his name is) and drop the engine to this mod and bunch of other over due stuff (valve adj, repl the fuel lines, repl the heat exchangers and muffler ?? But I am afraid it will go on and on.

Posted by: ConeDodger Nov 21 2007, 08:24 PM

Pictures??? I would love to see this installed.

Posted by: kconway Nov 21 2007, 09:13 PM

Think this mod thru...I'm in the same boat. Both my hinge points were broken so I figured I'd pull the engine, clean the engine bay and then send it to a body shop to reweld hinges along with marker light holes and repaint. I'm finding it hard to find anyone that will reweld new hinge points, especially since the car is no longer drivable w/o an engine. Seems locating the replacement metal gets tricky after you grind off the old.

By the way, if you find someone capable in the area, please let me know.

Kev

Posted by: roadster fan Nov 21 2007, 11:04 PM

Rob,

Somewhere on this board there are photos of this product installed, I can't find the pics. You basically grind off the old mounts, drill holes, and mount the new.

I guess the tricky part is locating the new mounts.

Jim

Posted by: woobn8r Nov 21 2007, 11:11 PM

I suppose you could weld the kit in also if you didn't like the look of the bolts...

Posted by: Brando Nov 22 2007, 11:06 AM

Porsche sells the replacement metal piece for the trunk hinge console. Very inexpensive too. You can weld it with the engine still in the car. Just remember to disconnect your battery cables. I've done a few, it's easy.

Posted by: rjames Nov 23 2007, 10:57 AM

The Jwest mod went in without having to remove the engine. It's pretty easy once if you figure out how it the parts go in. Probably took me all of 20 minutes to get it installed with a buddy helping me left the trunk lid.

I'll try and take a photo later today...

Posted by: koozy Nov 23 2007, 02:25 PM

I need to do this too. I have the replacement metal hinge bracket but just need someone to weld it in. If you find someone, let me know. I'm in the south bay. Santa Clara, 95051. (not Santa Clarita)

Posted by: roadster fan Nov 24 2007, 12:25 AM

Koozy, if you wanna bring your ride to Aptos, I can weld her up for ya. Send me a pm and we can arrange a day.

Jim