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 Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 8:46 am Post subject: Front hood torsion bar |
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any body have a easy way of reinstalling the torsion bar. The previous owner took it off, but I think I figured out how it goes, but the tension is more then I want slamming against my hand.
Also the rear deck lid torsion bars are off too. Anybody have a pic of those for a fastback?
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Mario De Leon
1965 Turbo Mustang Fastback
1966 Type 3 Fastback
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eyetzr 
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 8:55 am Post subject: |
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slowfasty
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supersuk
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I made something just for this exact purpose since my front torsion spring decided to pop out. If you want, I can send you the tool that I made and used on my hood torsion spring. Just pay for the shipping to get to you and you can have it. Should be about $5 or so.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the responses guys and Supersuk for the offer.I think i'll try making one after I finish a few other things.
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1965 Turbo Mustang Fastback
1966 Type 3 Fastback
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TMI Products
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Putting the spring on requires that you take the hood off, put the center of the spring in the clip/bracket at the center of the car, and twist the ends into place with the tool.
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ok now this is a horse of a different color.I guess I was doing wrong and making it harder. 
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1965 Turbo Mustang Fastback
1966 Type 3 Fastback
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supersuk
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| supersuk wrote: |
| No probs. The tool is simple to make using 1/8" thick steel rod, grinding, and welding. |
I realized im lazy, so I might take you up on this 
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1965 Turbo Mustang Fastback
1966 Type 3 Fastback
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supersuk
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| Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:34 am Post subject: |
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Sorry, already been shipped to clatter. After he is finished using it, you may want to ask him.
And sorry, not rod, but flat bar. I was really tired when replying to you. |
No worries, im working with Clatter on something else. Shouldnt be a problem to get it, right Clatter???? 
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1965 Turbo Mustang Fastback
1966 Type 3 Fastback
VW Division Sales Manager
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TMI Products
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mrabins
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| Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 11:31 pm Post subject: Torsion bar install on type 3 hood |
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Can anyone tell me in which direction to turn the rod? It looks to be clockwise on the right side (passenger) and counter-clockwise on the left side (driver). Is that correct?
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| Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:09 am Post subject: Re: Torsion bar install on type 3 hood |
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| Can anyone tell me in which direction to turn the rod? It looks to be clockwise on the right side (passenger) and counter-clockwise on the left side (driver). Is that correct? |
if you figure it out, let me know. I gave up on it for a while.
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1965 Turbo Mustang Fastback
1966 Type 3 Fastback
VW Division Sales Manager
[email protected]
TMI Products
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Clatter
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| Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2014 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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Mario,
You still hitting me up?
I just got supersuk's torsion tool blasted and and painted, ready to go!
Trade you for some panels!!
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just sent you a PM!
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1965 Turbo Mustang Fastback
1966 Type 3 Fastback
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Clatter
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On its way...
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| Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 11:30 am Post subject: |
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got it! Thanks  . I have a short list of things to do and this is at the top along with the new gauges and seat belts. it seems to be running pretty good now so now onto cosmetics
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1965 Turbo Mustang Fastback
1966 Type 3 Fastback
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