 Frunk Hinge Bracket Split? |
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| bkrantz |
 Mar 25 2021, 07:41 PM
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Is this split in the corner of the bracket normal, or should it be continuous (either the original stamping or welded)?
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| Robarabian |
Mar 25 2021, 08:09 PM
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914 A Roo Group: Members Posts: 592 Joined: 11-February 19 From: Simi Valley, Kalifornia Member No.: 22,865 Region Association: Southern California
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Although I have not looked at mine, one would think it isn't a big deal. There is not that much spring pressure or force on these. It should be fine.
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| mepstein |
Mar 25 2021, 09:03 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,274 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Looks like someone tried welding it already.
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| wonkipop |
Mar 26 2021, 02:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,311 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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no thats right.
i looked at mine which is original. the two folded bits of steel in the stamping meet right there. no weld as far as i can tell. it looks a little cleaner on mine but its where there is a join between two separate bits of metal as it folds up. i can try and photograph mine if you want as its all factory still. |
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| 914Sixer |
Mar 26 2021, 06:43 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,882 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Since the hinge has considerable weight on it, get another one.
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| mgarrison |
Mar 26 2021, 08:12 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 351 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Appears to be that way from the factory. Both hinges off my '74 look the same... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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| mgarrison |
Mar 26 2021, 08:16 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 351 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Here's a better pic of both frunk hinges:
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| 914Sixer |
Mar 26 2021, 08:59 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,882 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Boy, no quality control on the parts for sure.
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| wonkipop |
Mar 26 2021, 04:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,311 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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its not pretty. but it is a complex pressing. double fold for spring retainer. and its thick metal mercedes benz style, not like present day options of tissue paper tin or plastic.
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| bkrantz |
Mar 26 2021, 08:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,768 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Thanks, guys. If I had noticed before painting, I would have welded it. Now I am not sure if I want to back to the paint shop.
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