Reply to "2548's Restoration"

On to the front trunk lid. First to survey the damage, find what needs fixing, decide how to repair it, and in what order. Working on anything you have bought used is a bit of a mystery. It takes some detective work, looking for clues, to uncover the hidden faults.

This piece is going to be harder, that is for sure. It seems to be sprung - bent - on the right side. It does not sit level with the fender. Only 1/4 inch, it does not show up in photos much, but easy to see in person.

Rust on the lip; more so on the right side:



Here is a clue that the problems are more serious than they first appear; first the left hinge:



and the right:



Bent.

After stripping the paint, more problems are seen:



Dents in the frame near the right hinge mount.





Rust pitting along the lip inside and out.

And the last clue - dent puller holes:



On the right front. Hmmmm - a pattern is emerging.