C-3 deck lid hinge removal

[Robert M.]

I tried the other night to remove the rear deck lid hinges from my 68, I tried different combinations of sockets,extensions and wrenches etc. to get the outside upper 5/16 bolt out (theres no clearance in that top corner to be able to turn the bolt out). Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Bob Moon

[Harmon C.]

Re: C-3 deck lid hinge removal

I hope you get an answer because I have a car in boxes with the hinges off and want to put them back on.

[Bob U.]

Re: C-3 deck lid hinge removal

The only wrench I found that worked on my 73 was a gear wrench. You get about 2-3 clicks per movement. It takes a long time and a lot of patience.

[Robert M.]

Re: C-3 deck lid hinge removal

thanks; I'll give that a try

[Ross F.]

Re: C-3 deck lid hinge removal

Well,
Did you get them out?
All that's left before I drop the body is to rivet in the #4 body mount reinforcements.
I can't get the upper hinge mount bolts out. I'm afraid they may be rusted as well as practically not accessible.
I drilled two small holes to get to the rear rivet locations. Has anyone drilled a hole to get to the upper bolts?

[Robert M.]

Re: C-3 deck lid hinge removal

Hi Ross; I did get them out I sprayed some penetrating oil into the weep holes of the rear deck which loosened the bolts up, then proceeded to remove them using a 1/4" drive ratchet and socket. Time consuming 2 or 3 clicks at a time but got them out.
Bob

[Ross F.]

Re: C-3 deck lid hinge removal

Bob,
I almost took a saws all and cut off the rear deck.
This is impossible. I was laying on my back in the storage area for hours.
I managed to get the two inside bolts out.
I can't even get an open end wrench on the outside bolts, let alone a socket.
There has got to be a way.

[Robert M.]

Re: C-3 deck lid hinge removal

Hi Ross;
It's been a while since I removed and reinstalled mine but if I remember correctly I used a thin wall socket, 2" extension and a 1/4" drive ratchet. Once you have the wrench,extension and socket assembled it should just fit up in there.
Tedious but I got them out.
Bob