trunk lid lock adjustment 36

[benji]

The trunk lid on my 36 coupe will lock, but bangs up and down-there's 1/4 inch play. The rubber weatherseal on top and bottom are new. I have removed the bottom catch, 2 bolts, but there's no way I see to slide it down to pull the play out. The lid sits level and flush , it just bounces up when I hit a bump. How do you adjust the slack out?

[Don]

Is there a rubber seal in the lid as well as in the body channel,i know the roadster has a upper seal and a lower seal , don p

[benji]

yes, the lid has both, top and bottom rubber.

[deuce lover]

If possible try adjusting the striker on the gutter

[Don]

Remove handle and run a small weld on the swing blade that attaches to striker might work. Dp

[flatheadfan]

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If I recall correctly, the upper hinges can be adjusted sideways to even out side gaps. I believe they can also be adjusted to move the lid back and forth which might reduce the latch play.

Tom

[Tom Morookian]

take your flashlight and some assorted spacers, go in the trunk, close the lid and then stick spacers between the latch and the striker plate. When you find the right spacer, get out of the trunk and tack weld it to the bottom of the striker. Test fit and, if correct, finish the weld.

[benji]

I was unable to get enough slack out adjusting the handle mech. thanks. I'm going to try welding to bottom of striker.