 Rear Trunk Hinge, Original vs JWest for repair? |
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| hqbibb |
 Nov 17 2023, 10:40 AM
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My rear trunk hinge has apparently fallen apart. I'm soliciting opinions regarding using the original design replacement vs the JWest setup. Especially given that I'm not a welder (although I do have a son who is), I'm intrigued by the JWest. Any downsides for me to consider other than price?
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| GregAmy |
Nov 17 2023, 10:59 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,308 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States 
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Potential loss of fingers, but that risk is there whichever way you go... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I did the JWest. Unless you're shooting for a concourse restoration, that's the easy button. Can you even get a new OEM piece any more? |
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| rjames |
Nov 17 2023, 11:02 AM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,939 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I did the JWest hinge before I learned how to weld. It's a very stout and well-designed piece. No danger of ever having to revisit the issue.
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| rfinegan |
Nov 17 2023, 11:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 973 Joined: 8-February 13 From: NC Member No.: 15,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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JWest for me
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Nov 17 2023, 01:46 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,873 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
Keep your 914 original!
QUOTE(hqbibb @ Nov 17 2023, 09:40 AM)  My rear trunk hinge has apparently fallen apart. I'm soliciting opinions regarding using the original design replacement vs the JWest setup. Especially given that I'm not a welder (although I do have a son who is), I'm intrigued by the JWest. Any downsides for me to consider other than price? |
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| Cairo94507 |
Nov 17 2023, 02:08 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,791 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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I agree with the Doc on this. If you have someone (son) who can weld, fix it the right way (factory) and never worry again. I know the J West kit works quite well, but I always appreciate the stock attachments. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Ishley |
Nov 17 2023, 10:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 4-October 21 From: Clarendon Hills Il Member No.: 25,957 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I had one bad one on my 72. I mulled both options and then decided I could helicoil the bad one. Drilled it… tapped it… installed a helicoil and it’s done. I really was worried about alignment and the difficult position to work in. Unless the engines out and everything is out of the way… it is a tough reach. My trunk hinges work well. Besides the rust etc… the weak link is the bolt… and the Jwest seems to be the best alternative if you have to replace it. It also has more adjustment options to dial in the alignment.
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| Matt Romanowski |
Nov 18 2023, 08:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 878 Joined: 4-January 04 From: Manchester, NH Member No.: 1,507 |
We just did one and used the original. The JWest looks like a nice piece of kit, but it's a little too different for me.
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