How are you securing your rear deck lid?, ...if not stock, especially for those with wings... |
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How are you securing your rear deck lid?, ...if not stock, especially for those with wings... |
naro914 |
Jan 15 2017, 08:12 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
We've run into a bit of a dilemma...because of the uprights and the wing, we can't use the normal hinge and latch. Previously, we had tabs on the front of the deck lid that slid into slots we cut in the "firewall" between engine/rear trunk compartments and still used the rear latch. However, we cut the firewall down so the slots aren't there, now the front has nothing to attached to.
If you are NOT using the hinges, how are you securing the rear deck lid? Pics if you have them... Thanks! |
Krieger |
Jan 15 2017, 08:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,702 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
Hey Bob. I'm not sure what you have left in terms of sheet metal, but I do not use the front hinges. I use the rear latch and no wing. My steel lid tilts back. These metal brackets slide right underneath the side vent grill. I glued some rubber pads on top of the brackets to keep them tight to the grill area. Hope this helps
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naro914 |
Jan 15 2017, 09:08 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks Andy. That's kinda what we have now but it's more a solid "tab" vs a boxed bracket. For whatever reason, I guess the decklid moves around because the rear latch won't hold....it wiggles itself free. Though there's a part of me that thinks it's a problem with the latch being worn out....
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Cory M |
Jan 20 2017, 03:56 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 31-March 06 From: san diego Member No.: 5,798 |
2 pins in the front corners and 2 terry springs on the back
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