Conv. Lid Latching Problem
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Instructor
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Conv. Lid Latching Problem
The narrow flanges on inside top of both fenders are damaged and the outer Convertible deck Lid latches will not trigger closed. The small finger on the latch normally hits the fender flange and causes it to rotate and latch to the body bracket. The flange looks to be fiberglass only? Should there be a metal reinforcement on or under the flange or is it just fiberglass. Any quick fixes?
Safety Car
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From: AnyTown NJ
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Originally Posted by GOLDEN65CPE
The flange looks to be fiberglass only? Should there be a metal reinforcement on or under the flange or is it just fiberglass. Any quick fixes?
Team Owner
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What are those two brackets bolted to the fender and/or B pillar? One looks like some kind of bumper or gasket and the other looks like some kind of guide or latch.
My 68 deosn't have either...
My 68 deosn't have either...
Drifting
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From: Yooperville MI
Originally Posted by CGGorman
What are those two brackets bolted to the fender and/or B pillar? One looks like some kind of bumper or gasket and the other looks like some kind of guide or latch.
My 68 deosn't have either...
My 68 deosn't have either...
, much like the rear hood restraints on newer cars. A striker on each side of my lid goes through the hole in the plate and the plates are mounted to a structural member. I'll look at the black plate with the 3 bolts later to see what it does. 
