Trunk lid adjustment, 64-74 A-body. Chevelle, GTO, LeMans, Buick,

[@dadams19111]

broomstick as a hand or balancing rod is a hobbyist best friend. Doing a 69 GTO and ran across the same fitment issues with after market parts.

[@classicrewind2715]

Yes, I've used all kinds of things. Whatever works. All the best

[@glenngeddes6079]

You should install the trunk weatherstripping before you start bending the filler panel because it will change. Hope this helps and great videos

[@classicrewind2715]

Glenn, thank you so much. I did not realize that until my buddy actually told me the same thing. Because I am doing new panels you need to install the weather stripping. Now I need to make another video. LOL. All the best my friend

[@reevesautomotivefarm9614]

thanks so much. I have a 1969 Nova about to get lots of new metal but at least 2 incorect repaires have to be fixed to get the now Oldsmobile deck to fit.

[@classicrewind2715]

Glad I can help. Let me know how i can help

[@ShaneEubanks-h1p]

Very good video

[@classicrewind2715]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video..

[@ShaneEubanks-h1p]

@classicrewind2715 yes sir absolutely..very well put together..rebuilding a 66 chevy ll and wasn't sure how to raise the center up like u dud in this video..now I know..thank you

[@classicrewind2715]

Glad, I was able to help. Keep in touch let me know if you need anything. All the best..

[@ShaneEubanks-h1p]

@classicrewind2715 absolutely...I lost my mentor last year...so I'll ask if I need anything

[@classicrewind2715]

@ShaneEubanks-h1p s Sorry to hear about your mentor. Definitely reach out if you have any questions...

[@rajcam80]

Nice technique.

[@classicrewind2715]

Thanks,

[@rajcam80]

@@classicrewind2715 Thank you! Getting very motivated to work on the 71 GT-37! Been working on a friends 69 Firebird!

[@classicrewind2715]

I'm going to try to get all of the metal work done before the winter. That way I can order my motor and install that before I start doing the body work. Meantime I got a lot of interior stuff to do.

[@rajcam80]

@@classicrewind2715 I will be watching!

[@frekkledipped]

Is there a way to adjust doors without removing them? I have a 65 GTO its scraping the front Q panel just a little

[@classicrewind2715]

Should have adjustment on your hinges, to pull the door back a little bit. once you loosen up the bolts. you need to be careful it doesn't drop and chip your paint

[@joebob344]

Great video. Lots of good info. I'm mocking up my Mustang and my trunk is doing the opposite what your trunk did. The middle 18" or so is sitting high where yours was sitting low. I pushed down on it, put a jack under the car with a long piece of wood to push the filler panel between the trunk lid and rear glass up to make it even. Nothing has worked. It's sitting probably about 3/16" high. Any ideas?

[@classicrewind2715]

Hi, I worked on a 70 Mustang. The front panel was screwed down you can actually raise it up with some shims. But I am not sure of the trunk. I suggest you put tape on your trunk lid to protect it. If it's painted , then a piece of cloth or a bunch fold it up and put a piece of wood on top of where you needed to go down and hit it with a rubber mallet. You might try to loosen up your hinged bolts just a little before you hit it with your mallet. Let me know if this helps. All the best

[@joebob344]

@@classicrewind2715 It's not painted. I'm mocking it up before I get it painted but I'll tell you what, that worked like a charm! I went light with the mallet blows at first because I wasn't sure what was going to happen but man it turned out really good. Not perfectly level but almost, and much much better than what it was. And I didn't notice any diverse effects elsewhere on the panel from doing that. Thank you for the helpful information. You saved my rear on this one because I was out of ideas and I was just going to live with it. Thanks again!!!

[@classicrewind2715]

Thanks. I am glad it worked out. All the best keep in touch let me know how your project comes along.

[@h1z1mlg46]

New to car restoration so this might seem like a dumb question. I have a 72 lemans and thenleft side of my trunk lid sits flush but the right side sits about an inch high. I cant see anything bent or anything along those lines. Where should i look?

[@classicrewind2715]

Look at where the adjustment linkage is on the trunk. That is the straight bar that goes from the right side to the left. Maybe it is in a different position. That will give you a different height. Thanks for commenting all the best

[@rasheenwallace2170]

Where you located I gotta 71 chevelle that needs this work

[@classicrewind2715]

NJ close to PA border

[@rasheenwallace2170]

@@classicrewind2715 damn lol I'm in Savannah ga

[@classicrewind2715]

You could always consider shipping it up here, my buddy is getting his car painted down in Florida. They're doing all the Bodywork and paint there, assembling the power plant in the car when they're done painting it. Then shipping it back up to Jersey

[@rasheenwallace2170]

Let's exchange emails so we can talk numbers

[@derekmorin6974]

looking for door hinge pillar for a gto 1969 both sides

[@classicrewind2715]

There is a bunch of companies that sell them.

[@derekmorin6974]

@@classicrewind2715 I can’t seem to find them anywhere

[@classicrewind2715]

Try AMD 37534681

[@markt9438]

Looks like you adjusted that corner a little too much

[@classicrewind2715]

I'm going for that 1/4 inch gap. I actually have to add some weld. In the corners. Check out some of mine newer videos. All the best

[@markt9438]

@@classicrewind2715 i was referring to the back left corner that you hit with the mallet

[@classicrewind2715]

There's a lot of adjustment to be made on that trunk lid . I did that little bit ago. I'm all done welding and fitting it except for the lower right hand corner where it hits the bumper. Check out my latest video. All the best

[@markt9438]

@@classicrewind2715 I like your process , i have never seen anyone tweek a truck lid !

[@scottjorgenson2892]

Easy way is stick paint sticks on all sides and adjust.

[@classicrewind2715]

Yes. Paint sticks are 3/16 it works great