camaro69 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Hello guys, I know there are many threads in here about hinging doors, hoods and trunk lids. But all of the hinged parts are nearly straight on the hinged side. My problem is that the trunk lid I want to get work isn´t straight. I already tried the tipps out of the forum but nothing worked like I wanted. Any help would be much apprecciated. Thank you all in advance. Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 There's absolutely no reason most everybody's standard go-to hinge design won't work on that decklid... http://images39.fotki.com/v1233/photos/1/1100664/6447846/nonsprung-vi.jpg http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff308/garyseeds/hinges14.jpg ...unless you want the hinges to come through those holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 If you're set on using the holes in the body, I'd suggest turning the hinge to the outside behind the c pillar . It will be tedious work to get a flat surface to mount your hinge to , but it's doable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Just looking at your photos, it looks like the pivot point on your hinges will have to mount to the package shelf instead of the body. That's the only way it can be done on a model with a small and curved tulip panel. I've done three different models that way and it works well. I don't have any progress photos. But, I think you can get the jist from this photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro69 Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 Thank you guys, I will give it another try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Plowboy said: Just looking at your photos, it looks like the pivot point on your hinges will have to mount to the package shelf instead of the body. That's the only way it can be done on a model with a small and curved tulip panel. I've done three different models that way and it works well. I don't have any progress photos. But, I think you can get the jist from this photo. Are those metal hinges? I'd love to know how you made them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, CabDriver said: Are those metal hinges? I'd love to know how you made them! Yeah, they're made out of fencing wire. Something I have an endless supply of! Next time I open a trunk, I'll take some detailed photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Plowboy said: Yeah, they're made out of fencing wire. Something I have an endless supply of! Next time I open a trunk, I'll take some detailed photos. They look great - I’d love to see more of how you do that next time you do! Thanks for the quick reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 On 5/12/2021 at 6:45 PM, CabDriver said: They look great - I’d love to see more of how you do that next time you do! Thanks for the quick reply! Just did a mini tutorial in my '69 Impala SS 427 Convertible build thread on page two if you want to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Plowboy said: Just did a mini tutorial in my '69 Impala SS 427 Convertible build thread on page two if you want to check it out. That's a great tutorial - thanks for sharing Roger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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