[DeTomaso] advice needed

[MICHAEL DREW]

Chris,

The holes in the hinge are slotted to allow fore-aft movement. But you probably have an up-down problem. The decklid was probably fitted perfectly but your new shocks are exerting upward pressure and may be bending the decklid. You can use fender washers as shims between the top of the hinge and underside of the roof to lower the decklid if that’s what you need. If it dies truly need to move back you will have to loosen both sides and pull both back so the decklid isn’t cocked and the rear corners hit. 

I use wooden paint stirring paddles between the sides of the decklid and the body at the rear. Then loosen the hinges and carefully pull it rearward if necessary. The latch may also require adjustment. 

You may have manufactured this problem with your new struts. If they are really too strong they will bend the decklid and permanently damage it. 

Mike (with Julian Kift and Bill Moore at Tetre Rouge, between races….)

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> On Jul 3, 2022, at 06:39, Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com> wrote:
> 
>    Hi folks,
> 
>   My rear deck pistons wouldn't keep my rear decklid up, so I bought new
>   ones I found listed in some POCA information cross-referencing ones
>   which would work.  They are for a BMW and work great; in fact, they are
>   a little on the powerful side, so I've been careful closing the decklid
>   because I don't want to cause any strain to the attachment points.
> 
>   I noticed today the top of the decklid is too close to the roof and has
>   chipped the brand-new paint on the top edge of the decklid.
> 
>   This is very frustrating, and I'm not sure if the new pistons are to
>   blame, but regardless, I need to know how I can adjust the decklid so
>   it won't continue chipping the paint.  Can I loosen the three bolds
>   holding the hinge on the offending side and move the hinge forward just
>   a tiny bit?  In other words, are the holes in the hinge keyhole shaped
>   to allow for minor adjustments?
> 
>   I don't want to do something which might make the situation worse.
> 
>   Thanks for your help.
> 
>   Sincerely,
> 
>   Chris
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