Trunk lid sags about 8 inches after it reaches the upper travel limit. How can it be adjusted? The old girl is supposed to have her first PV in Gonzales, LA in April. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Re: 1959 trunk lid sags
Tighten the nuts on the springs that hold it up. These are behind the truck cardboard. -
Re: 1959 trunk lid sags
That was the first thing I tried. I have the large nuts at the bottom all the way to the last thread. Did not help a thing. Any other suggestions out there?Comment
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Re: 1959 trunk lid sags
Put a spacer under the spring. You can use a hose clamp or make a split spacer.
To put the spacer in work a vise grip plier under the spring with the lid in a full raised position. Adjust the pliers to a tight grip on the spring adjustment bolt. Now pull the trunk lid down as far as you can against your arm and close the pliers. Raise the lid and the pliers will hold the spring up so you can put the spacer in place. Make sure you have the pliers tight or you could end up with a mashed finger. Good Luck, JimmyComment
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Re: 1959 trunk lid sags
Carl, try putting an old shock rubber in as a spacer. This usually does the trick.Comment
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Re: 1959 trunk lid sags
Thanks, Paul. P.S. Have you mailed my antenna back yet?Comment
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