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Old 07-25-2009, 12:18 PM
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Hatch Removal
Ok if I remove the hatch, how hard will it be to line it up when its time to reinstall it?
Other thing is, I'll be by myself. So how heavy is that hatch to lift?
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Old 07-25-2009, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueKitsune
Ok if I remove the hatch, how hard will it be to line it up when its time to reinstall it?
Other thing is, I'll be by myself. So how heavy is that hatch to lift?
Easy, and about 1/5 the weight of the hood on a 77 Toronado...
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Old 07-25-2009, 12:37 PM
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I would suggest a friend to help hold it up while you get the bolts started. I wouldn't want to try it alone and drop the thing on the ground...
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Old 07-25-2009, 01:06 PM
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Well I can get a friend to help so I guess I'll do that then, but still How hard is it to line up? Ive installed hoods and stuff before but Ive never done a hatch. Same method?
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Old 07-25-2009, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueKitsune
Well I can get a friend to help so I guess I'll do that then, but still How hard is it to line up? Ive installed hoods and stuff before but Ive never done a hatch. Same method?
Pretty much.
Believe it or not, some hatch covers the factory recommended method for adjustment was BEND them. Volare S/W.
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Old 07-25-2009, 01:38 PM
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BEND!? Okay then O.o thats weird
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Old 07-25-2009, 04:38 PM
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Use a marker or white out to mark the position of the bolts to hinges, then line them up upon install.

No bending or breaking required (nor recommended).
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Old 07-25-2009, 06:45 PM
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That what I was planning to do till I noticed all around the edges its already not lined up... (this Z was in one hell of a wreak before I got it)
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