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07-14-2019, 08:12 PM | #1 |
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Fit problem with reskined rumble lid
I have a reskined 31 rumble lid that I bought at Hershey last year. Great condition but fit is not good. It rubs on the sides which, from reading some of the comments on the previous post by nb141fd, is not an unusual problem. What are my options for correcting this? I assume I might have to remove the outside skin but it seems to have been subject to quite a bit of welding instead of just a few spot welds. Any other ideas? Also, do you think I will be able to salvage the skin or will removal ruin it? Thanks to everyone who contributes to this great forum
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07-14-2019, 08:18 PM | #2 |
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Re: Fit problem with reskined rumble lid
It might be something else. I bought a new complete lid and at first it didn't fit either but as I continued working the rear end (lots of rust) it began to fit better. Not sure what opened it up but it's fitting now. I had to replace sub-rails, wheel wells, B pillars and floor panels.
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07-15-2019, 11:57 AM | #3 |
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Re: Fit problem with reskined rumble lid
The fit might have been correct until the welding was done. I would try using a Dremmel and remove the weld. Then check the fit. If it is still too wide check to see that the lid has a slight dome in the center. If not there, putting it back will remove some of the width and make a better fit. The original deck lid was not flat. Tack weld in the four corners using a "doughnut" (wet shop towel) around the weld to reduce warping. Luck.
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07-15-2019, 02:00 PM | #4 |
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Re: Fit problem with reskined rumble lid
I would probably try to find a better lid and sell the one that you now have . I welded and hammered out 19 large bullet holes in my roadsters rumble lid rather than run the risk that a new repro skin would cause other problems . Good luck .
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07-15-2019, 04:58 PM | #5 |
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Re: Fit problem with reskined rumble lid
Thanks for the input. I have the original lid but it is completely rotted out (inner and outer panels) several inches up from the bottom. I'll have to start playing with the old one again and make sure it fits before I decide what to do next. This is the final major panel repair/replacement before I continue the restoration.
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07-15-2019, 07:59 PM | #6 |
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07-16-2019, 07:25 AM | #8 |
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Re: Fit problem with reskined rumble lid
You have to cut the skin. The flange is attached to the inner structure as you said it was welded into place. So the flange will be attached inside. Then you grind the edge of the skin to get your gap and then reweld the edge. If you take care you can grind the edge when your done and you'll have very little body work to do. JP
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07-17-2019, 03:44 PM | #10 |
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Re: Fit problem with reskined rumble lid
No, Your only working the outer skin, not the inner structure. All your doing is separating the edge from the face of the panel. Then fitting and welding the edge back on. I looked for a picture but no luck.
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07-17-2019, 04:08 PM | #11 |
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OK. Sounds good. I'll clean off the existing primer and look to see how much welding the guy did to attach the outer skin. If I'm lucky, it will just be some spot welds (I hope). If not, I'll do my best to remove the skin without inflicting too much collateral damage.
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07-17-2019, 04:11 PM | #12 |
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Re: Fit problem with reskined rumble lid
PS. The flange of the outer panel does go on the outside of the inner panel doesn't it?
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07-18-2019, 07:19 AM | #13 |
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07-18-2019, 11:27 AM | #14 |
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Re: Fit problem with reskined rumble lid
Hey Tinbasher, I really appreciate all your help. Did a little more investigating today. I reinstalled the original (rusted) lid and it has the same interference problems on both sides in the bottom 12-14" of the sides. Checked both lids and they both seem to have similar crowns the the skin. Starting to think problem is not the lid but, as MickeyT suggested earlier, may be a rear panel issue. Not sure how to solve that. Only way I can see to move rear panels outward would be to unbolt ad rework outer panel below rumble lid. It is original although inner panel is repro. All suggestion welcome!
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07-19-2019, 08:55 PM | #15 |
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Re: Fit problem with reskined rumble lid
One other question. I used round head screws along the top of the repro inner panel below lid. The lid hits on these. Should I have used flat head screws?
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07-19-2019, 10:59 PM | #16 |
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Re: Fit problem with reskined rumble lid
It sounds like you need to reposition your hinge mounts some,elongating the holes on the bracket will help.My rear lower panel has a curve in it,with the correct inner stiffener installed for the spare tire carrier,to me its 'god',Im tuning the decklid to the lower panel.I custom fabricated some hinge mount pins and gave them room for adjustment,you can raise,lower or push the lid forward or back,and tune the gaps by working the hinge mount
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