 Any DIY on replacing engine grill letters with drip tray on? |
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| carcus |
 Jul 15 2016, 01:32 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 16-March 16 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 19,760 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Have not had time to really get in there with a flash light yet, but wondering, do I have to remove the drip tray off first to get to the hinge bolts on the engine grill cover or can I take it all off and remove the drip cover in the house to put the letters on. Can't find a DIY. Mine is a 76 with the drip tray installed. Any pics would be appreciated. My rear deck letters are spinning and old, finally got some replacements and the tab nuts for them just sitting around..
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jul 15 2016, 05:32 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Two bolts. One on the bottom of each hinge. Ten mm, 1/4" socket. Hang on to lid cause it will fall off at this point. Easy, huh? Or, just remove the 6 screws (or bolts) and remove tray. On a one to ten scale of difficulty, its a 1/2.
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| carcus |
Jul 15 2016, 11:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 16-March 16 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 19,760 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Jul 15 2016, 05:32 AM)  Two bolts. One on the bottom of each hinge. Ten mm, 1/4" socket. Hang on to lid cause it will fall off at this point. Easy, huh? Or, just remove the 6 screws (or bolts) and remove tray. On a one to ten scale of difficulty, its a 1/2. Thank you VERY much. Going to attempt it today. Much appreciated. Love this forum!!! |
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| Rand |
Jul 15 2016, 11:45 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
A mod I've done to all my 914s is to slot the holes on the engine lid brackets. If you take the lid off, I'd recommend doing it. Only takes a minute with a cutting wheel. From then on you only have to loosen the bolts and slide the lid up and off. Makes reinstalling a lot easier too when you can just slide it on over the bolts.
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| jrblackbox |
Jul 15 2016, 12:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 285 Joined: 8-September 15 From: Easton, CT Member No.: 19,140 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(Rand @ Jul 15 2016, 09:45 AM) A mod I've done to all my 914s is to slot the holes on the engine lid brackets. If you take the lid off, I'd recommend doing it. Only takes a minute with a cutting wheel. From then on you only have to loosen the bolts and slide the lid up and off. Makes reinstalling a lot easier too when you can just slide it on over the bolts. Thanks for the tip! |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jul 15 2016, 05:02 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
QUOTE(Rand @ Jul 15 2016, 12:45 PM) A mod I've done to all my 914s is to slot the holes on the engine lid brackets. If you take the lid off, I'd recommend doing it. Only takes a minute with a cutting wheel. From then on you only have to loosen the bolts and slide the lid up and off. Makes reinstalling a lot easier too when you can just slide it on over the bolts. Yep. Do that to every lid I remove. After I get an ok from the owner. Would never do that too someone else's car without an ok. So far, no one has said no |
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| carcus |
Jul 16 2016, 02:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 16-March 16 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 19,760 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Thanks guys, everything went perfect and the new letters are on and tight. Was a pain with one person but good to go. Easier off than on but done and over with. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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