I tried searching but alas……..looking for measurements/references for placement of the rear trunk pivots. I have 2 new pivots to weld in but the previous hinges were such a mess I don’t really have a reference.

Are you shooting for a top-level concourse restoration? If not, just make it easy for yourself...

https://www.jwestengineering.com/914-Rear-T...-EACH_p_17.html

https://www.jwestengineering.com/assets/ima...nstructions.pdf

Typically you can see where the old ones were tack welded in and replace in the same position. Much easier with the engine out. Will require welding if you go OEM.

I just sold a set of those in the classified here. I’m looking to weld in stock replacements. Not going for concours look but have something else (very non-stock) in mind that I want to base off of the stock mounts. Mine were so hacked up and booger welded you can’t really tell where they’re supposed to be.

There is no great way to position them via measurement only, especially after the originals have been broken and booger welded up.

Trial fit the trunk without springs. Position gaps, tack the hinges.

Remove the trunk - weld them in place.

Kudos to you for avoiding the aftermarket bolt on. Personally, I hate solutions that add more parts and more weight to what is supposed to be a lightweight car. Sure it’s not much added weight but that is how cars get so heavy. Death by a thousand cuts. A little weight here, a little over there, next thing you know the car is 10 - 20% heavier.

By that logic you would be an advocate for never adding power to the cars. Because thats the way the car was designed
Considering the the average weight of a new car is somewhere in the 2 TON range, I think you are picking nits
The other way to think of it is the 914 engineers might have prefered to uses a BETTER solution but opted for a cheaper one considering the target market & VW deal.

Let me go see if I can get you a few measurements to help you locate them.

Rich

This is what I had... But each car is different. so use my measurements with caution.

What I ended up doing was what @Superhawk996 recommended, and mounted the trunk lid with the trunk arm hinges in place and spot welding them in. then removing everything and welding them in solid.

Also since I didn't want to try bending over and welding upside down, (Not that skilled a welder) I removed the engine and just sat comfortably in the engine bay do do the welding.

But I am weird that way.

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And your logic is why American car industry can’t produce a light weight car - been there done that

not on my radar..I ride a Motorcycle

Here’s my experience…

Trunk hinge replacement

I’m with you - good call. Always lighter, faster, and more fun than cages.
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Dump the plastic rollers. Aluminum ones are available from somewhere. BTDT.

Thank you!