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Engine Lid Hinge Repair |
cary |
Nov 28 2012, 09:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Taking a time out on my rustoration project.
Decided to tackle my problem with the engine lid hinge on my other car. Late last summer I found the hinge was coming away from the body. Hinge wasn't cracked. Spot welds were still intact. The damn firewall had cracked. Right above the top spot welds. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
IronHillRestorations |
Nov 29 2012, 01:00 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,759 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
If you overlay the metal it would push the engine lid rearward, and close the gap between the trunk lid, so slotting the holes is a good idea.
That's a tough place to fix. The two layers of metal and the bends in that top section make it a challenge. Have you tried a Blair Rotabroach? They make the best spot weld cutter. Not the cheapest spot weld cutter, but they last much longer and are faster and easier to use. http://www.blairequipment.com/Rotabroach_C...ta_cutters.html |
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