boot hinges

[cdt]

I noticed at the BBWF that the newer design wedges don't have the hinges for the boot on the outside of the bodywork.

Is this something that could be done to the earlier design wedges? my 350SE has a few stress marks around the hinges, probably due to the SEAC spoiler.

[Wedged1]

I was thinking that myself only the other day. I was toying with the idea of adapting the Chimp hinges. However, if anyone knows the source of the internal hinges I'd be interested too.

[mikeb]

The internal hinges are bolts that run into the bodywork either side of the boot lid. They are not mounted at the back edge like the outside / earlier variety.

You will obviously have to do some GRP repair work and some painting to cover the original holes and mounting points. And have to fabricate some strengthening brackets etc to take the loading of the boot lid.

MikeB

[wedg1e]

Anyone got any pictures of the concealed hinges? I can feel a project coming on...

[mikeb]

AHhhhahahaha concealed hinges, mysterious, mystical ..........just bits of metal brackets with a bolt and a couple of washers really.; looks good from the outside though.

Next time I have myt head in the boot I will take some loverly pics for you Ian.

Mikesdf

[jmorgan]

Mysterious hinge, dare ye look on?

[MIKEB]

Aye well i had a good few stellas last night......

Mikeb

[wedg1e]

Is THAT it??!!
I'm sure we could do better than that...

[dickymint]

wedg1e said:

Is THAT it??!! I'm sure we could do better than that...

Works on the bonnet

[MIKEB]

'Is that it?' Ha Ha what did you expect?. The external hinges cost quite a few bob.

MikeB

[gsx600]

From what I remember by looking at my cars side by side one with external hinge (350) and one with internal hinge (400) the actual boot recess is deeper on the 400 thus allowing the boot to open and not fouling the bodywork

[wedg1e]

gsx600 said:

From what I remember by looking at my cars side by side one with external hinge (350) and one with internal hinge (400) the actual boot recess is deeper on the 400 thus allowing the boot to open and not fouling the bodywork

Yeah I figured that; also maybe the bootlid is more square at the hinge edge?

[Wedged1]

What about adapting Chimera hinges?