71 Rear Lid Hinge Removal

[Sheldon S.]

Two questions here, first I am going to remove one of the rear lid hinge assemblies on my 71 convertible. I there any special way to remove them, the top screw/bolt looks very ackward to get a wrench on to remove. Any suggestions on this?

Second question, were the hinge assemblies on the body when it was painted or attached afterwards?

Thanks
Sheldon

[Alger R.]

Re: 71 Rear Lid Hinge Removal

Sheldon, To answer your first question, I fully understand what your talking about. I could not find a wrench anywhere that would do the job. I finally drilled a hole in the rear fiberglass reinforcement panel and used a ratchet and extension. AL

[Harmon C.]

Re: 71 Rear Lid Hinge Removal

The hinges were on the car when it was painted. I also drilled a hole in the fiberglass.

[Michael D.]

Re: 71 Rear Lid Hinge Removal

...The hinges were on the car when it was painted...

I agree.