Trunk lid ribs coming loose

Angelo,

Welcome to the PIBB (Pantera International Bulletin Board)!

In order to get the decklid to pop up a bit you'd have to put a spring either on the decklid latch, or on the latching machanism bolted to the body. You'd have to experiment with different spring diameters, heights, and thicknesses to achieve the desired result. A hood spring from an older car might be a good starting point.

You could put the spring (or springs) anywhere along the ledge where the latching mechanism bolts to, but I'd be concerned with potentially bending the underside of the decklid with the contact or constant pressure. For that reason, I'd stick to incorporating it into the latching area somehow.

It sounds like a good idea, one handed deckild operation is difinitely useful! (I hate having to put everything down just to open the decklid.)

Let us know your findings, and post some pictures of it when it's done.

Good luck!

Michael

Thanks, I will look into the latch once I get the ribs secure. I don't even want to open the lid until then, I would hate to ruin the lid or the paint right now, have too many other things that need addressing. I have only had the car for about a month or so and the list of things to do is getting pretty long.

Thanks again,

Angelo

Angelo,

Welcome,

Any Autobody supply has epoxy to do exactly what your talking about. They make tow part epoxies that you need a special caulk gun for ... but I have used them and worth oevery penny.

I have often though of using Foam Spray .. that stuff sticks to anything ..but messy.


Ron

Do NOT use expanding foam spray. It does stick to everything, but it's NOT an adhesive. It's an insulation. AND, it shrinks as it dries and will not hold on to both panels.

Stick with the correct auto body panel adhesive/epoxy.

My car has the exact same problem. You shut the hood from one corner and it chips the paint on the other corner.
After I strip the paint off I am going to use a panel bond adhesive between the structure and skin. I was going to do this with the hood on the car so I can shut it to keep it square to the shape of the body. I was afraid if I did this off the car I might get a slight twist then it would not line up any more.

My deck lid has the same problem.

I was also thinking of the black adhesive I saw used on my truck windshield, seems strong enough but might be a bit too flexable. I think a strong rigid adhesive would work better. Think a trip to the body and paint supply distributer is on the today list.

Thanks,
Angelo

Hi Guys,

Using adhesives everyday at my work, for glass, laminating profiles for windows, door panels, etc, the last technological update wich is kind of fashionable right now is the use of DOUBLE FACED ADHESIVE TAPE.

Its a foam tape with a resistant adhesive on both sides, that with time turns into an adhesive cement. Using his right now to fasten glass in front entrance doors in Europe.

Something to keep in mind. I have also seen them in househould applications for wall dressing with pictures, mirrors etc...

quote:

DOUBLE FACED ADHESIVE TAPE

El Pantero!

Who makes the double faced adhesive tape?

Thanks.

Here in Europe:


Sika, Henkel, Kleiberit..all adhesive companies.

In any household warehouse you should find clues, in the DIY area of the store there will be high resistance double face tape for exterior applications, interior applications...etc.

Fernando.

I stopped by a body & paint distributer today and they suggested 'Evercoat MAXIM', I picked the Medium set. It is a 2 part adhesive but both parts are in the same tube and they are mixed in the special tip, no need for special caulking gun! To quote their web site:

"Maxim™ Medium Set Bonding Adhesive is a modified acrylic adhesive used for bonding metal to metal surfaces. It is used for replacing door skins, roofs, quarter panels, truck bedsides, utility vehicle sides and other non-structural panels. Maxim™ Medium Set Bonding Adhesive has excellent adhesion to bare steel, galvanized steel, aluminum and e-coated panels. Maxim™ Medium Set Bonding Adhesive meets GM 6449G specifications and is backed with a full-life time warranty by Fibre Glass-Evercoat. "

Plan is to attempt repair this weekend, hope it is not too messy.

Thanks,
Angelo