 Rear Trunk lid gaps, Need suggestions to get the lid in the middle - pics |
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| jim_hoyland |
 Apr 12 2018, 12:54 PM
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Get that VIN ?  Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California 
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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 ? Attached image(s)   
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| raynekat |
Apr 12 2018, 01:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,159 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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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? |
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| jcd914 |
Apr 12 2018, 01:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
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 |
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| cn2800 |
Apr 12 2018, 01:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 11-August 14 From: Amarillo, Texas Member No.: 17,766 Region Association: None |
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.
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| burton73 |
Apr 12 2018, 02:25 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,549 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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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   |
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| jim_hoyland |
Apr 12 2018, 03:52 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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THANKS! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) 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..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| whitetwinturbo |
Apr 12 2018, 10:08 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
..........dat paint ........... woo hoo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| porschetub |
Apr 12 2018, 11:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,706 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(whitetwinturbo @ Apr 13 2018, 04:08 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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . |
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| ndfrigi |
Apr 12 2018, 11:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,933 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(raynekat @ Apr 12 2018, 12:01 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? You should see also Jim’s interior! |
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| cary |
Apr 13 2018, 08:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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It's easier with 2 humans ......
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| jim_hoyland |
Apr 13 2018, 08:52 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(cary @ Apr 13 2018, 07:22 AM) It's easier with 2 humans ...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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