[DeTomaso] Rear Deck Lid Hinge Pins

[Mike Thomas]

At what point would there be enough air flow or something over the top of
the car to unweight the hinges enough that the pin could work it's way out?
That pin is about 4" long, I've never heard of anyone having one come out
until your reference.  Interesting, and would love to here more . . .

Thanks
Mike 

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From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Asa Jay Laughton
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 12:58 PM
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Rear Deck Lid Hinge Pins

While they are out, you may wish to drill them for safety wire or groove
them for a snap ring.  You do NOT want them accidentally coming out at
speed.  A deck lid hanging on by one hinge can wreck major damage to the
roof and both rear fenders before it finally breaks off.  Ask Mad Dog how I
know.

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 10/31/2010 11:18, Mike Thomas wrote:
> Simple question.  Should the rear deck lid hinge pins be inserted from 
> the inside pointing outward, or the other way 'round?
>
> I'm polishing my engine pull procedure, and after reading that the 
> preferred deck lid removal method is to pop the pins rather then 
> unbolt the hinges got me to looking at my car.  I've usually unbolted 
> my hinges from the roof, but the one time I did do the pins, they were 
> such a PITA to get out and back in again going from the outside 
> pointing in, as there were found to be on my car, that I swore never 
> again. I do notice that the lip of the deck lid opening is bent back 
> slightly inboard of the hinges in a manner that would seem to facilitate
taking them in and out in that direction.
>
> Thanks
> Mike Thomas
>
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