My latest creation is a replacement for the failure-prone original rear trunk pivot base and bolt.
The new design moves the actual pivot from the bore in the hinge to a larger rod end which will not gall or rust.
Once the old mount is removed, the new assembly can be installed after drilling four holes and a back-up plate reinforces the mounting area. The bolt-in design leaves adjustability to get the trunk alignment correct.
Will work with the original torsion bars or the Camp914 shock kit.
The price will be about $65 for a kit to do both sides.
Whatcha think?
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I'm on that like a fat kid on a smartie! Now I just need to brush up on my 914 trivia.
looks good, but why?
the original hinge plate thing is still available ...
Andy
They bust off though. Also because I had to replace my trunk and it does not quite line up correctly. I like it for the adjustment.
Make them weld it in. Bolt on stuff looks so tacky. Otherwise the kit looks good even though I agree with Andy.
James, I have a car in the shop now that needs both sides. Are they available now?
Thanks, Curt
Actually, if that plate was welded around the perimeter it would probably not tear out. There is very little twisting force applied, as there is in the original system.
I like it either way, bolted or welded.
I have a number of sets of another bolt in solution, but I like this better. It looks sturdy enough to me, and it's adjustable.
just emailed camp914. this will work with that as i understand it. also, i assume you will provide good installation instructions as you did with the shifter. if so, count me in. when available?
looks great! yet 1 more product/upgrade I need to buy from you, James though this one may be a while, the PO of my car fixed them, so they should last a little while.
James,
Looks good. Will it include a mounting template so that the location isn't guesswork?
Mike
It is a toss up for me. I dont even measure to weld the new ones in any more. They all fit back into the same place. The only ones I see ripped out are the ones where people have let the plastic rollers break away and/or let the pivot bolt gets so rusty that it seizes.
I like this part James. I see it as a good alternative for the home user who cant/doesnt weld and needs a solution. If people ask for it.. I'll sell it.
B
LOVE it. I can see serious fatigue on my anally watched/greased pivots. I have been opening the trunk like it is made of glass for over a year. As long as getting it indexed is explained, I am most definitely in for a pair - and the rear shock kit.
Great job
Another excellent solution James! A very nice bolt in set up with adjustability.
What I've been doing is welding some angle pieces (bent from 16ga) to reinforce the stock pieces. This is in an old Upfixen Der Porsche from PCA.
Another thing I found in Upfixen was a mod to the pivot shoulder bolt. You machine a groove along the bearing surface of the bolt, drill down the center of the bolt and tap it for a grease fitting. Then a drill a small hole crossways through the bolt , and through your new groove. This way you can grease the shoulder bolt.
Good work!
PK
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