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Title: trunk lid twisted (bend)
Post by: jesterCT on October 14, 2012, 08:43:28 PM

Hi Guys.

I have a problem , hopefully you can help me.

After I disassembled my 1971 Charger 2 years ago I decided today to sand the trunk lid. It was stored upright standing in one corner of my garage.

After I started sanding down the paint I became curious - something didn't look right.

So I put the trunk lid back on the car. And I saw this: (see picture).

It looks like the trunk lid is bend somehow - twisted.

The upper right corner looks like it is bend about an inch to the inside. But I don't know how this could have happen.

But more important to me: How can I fix this. The trunk lid is pretty solid, no rust, just need to be repainted.

Any idea would be appreciated. Thanks guys.

Title: Re: trunk lid twisted (bend)
Post by: Indygenerallee on October 14, 2012, 09:04:46 PM

How did your trunk hinges look??? Did you try adjusting it a few times?? looks like it is not adjusted but then again is the rear of the decklid dented up??

Title: Re: trunk lid twisted (bend)
Post by: jesterCT on October 14, 2012, 09:12:33 PM

I forgot to say, I didnt put the hinges on. I just laid it in. Do you think thats the reason that I should put the hinges on?
The hinges are totally fine. I couldn't found any kind of rust inside the car.

No dents in the surface at all.

Title: Re: trunk lid twisted (bend)
Post by: Indygenerallee on October 14, 2012, 09:24:54 PM

looks like the back on the bottom is dented inward in the middle of trunk lid? Best way to do it is bolt it to the hinges and latch and see how well you can adjust it before you go any farther.

Title: Re: trunk lid twisted (bend)
Post by: Patronus on October 15, 2012, 01:49:10 PM

I always start a car by adjusting the panels. New door bushings, anything to get em lined up. I would put the decklid back together. In its current spot you'd raise the opposite corner.

Title: Re: trunk lid twisted (bend)
Post by: jesterCT on October 18, 2012, 07:53:34 AM

thanks guys.

I mounted yesterday night the torsion bars, so the hinges are working again.

I will put everyhting together over the weekend, then I will see and post more.

Any advice how to adjust the hinges and deck lid easily?

Thanks

Title: Re: trunk lid twisted (bend)
Post by: JB400 on October 18, 2012, 07:59:53 AM

Tighten your decklid all the way tight, and then back your bolts off just a hair so you can move it around. Get it where you like it, then tighten again. Don't forget the plastic blocks on your hinges.

Title: Re: trunk lid twisted (bend)
Post by: Patronus on October 18, 2012, 03:52:27 PM

Patience my friend, it may take many many times...

Title: Re: trunk lid twisted (bend)
Post by: Indygenerallee on October 18, 2012, 06:41:15 PM

QuotePatience my friend, it may take many many times...

and a few more times!! :icon_smile_big:

Title: Re: trunk lid twisted (bend)
Post by: jesterCT on October 19, 2012, 10:45:06 AM

Thanks guys.

I try to be patient, I promise :yesnod:

Yes, I already put the plastic blocks in.

Title: Re: trunk lid twisted (bend)
Post by: ACUDANUT on October 19, 2012, 01:48:40 PM

What did you do to that trunk lid, use a grinder on it ?

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