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burner208
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 Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:31 pm Post subject: half decklids |
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| I'm looking for photo examples of bajas that still retain half of there deck lids. I have a project that I may take this route. |
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DWP
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Location: Pa.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 3:06 am Post subject: Re: half decklids |
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Here's the deck of my baja.
One thing to consider is how to mark the deck for cutting.
If you just measure from the top down it will look like a arc or semi circle cut.
I Put the deck lid on the car and using the rear cage, and a level marked for the cut even with the ground. Mark it up with some tape and you will see.
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burner208
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| Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:50 am Post subject: Re: half decklids |
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| Do you have a problem with it flapping and did you reinforce the cut edge any way? |
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DWP
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| Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 9:06 am Post subject: Re: half decklids |
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What I did was to cut the lid 3/4" longer than needed. Using a rounder over steel bar as a "anvil" I hammered a lip on the lower edge. I did have to make a few slices on the curve parts. Take you time.
As far as flapping goes right now I am using a spring to keep it shut.
One of these days I will come up with some under hood latch
If you need more info just ask
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burner208
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| Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: half decklids |
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| DWP wrote: |
What I did was to cut the lid 3/4" longer than needed. Using a rounder over steel bar as a "anvil" I hammered a lip on the lower edge. I did have to make a few slices on the curve parts. Take you time.
As far as flapping goes right now I am using a spring to keep it shut.
One of these days I will come up with some under hood latch
If you need more info just ask
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Any photos of the rounded edge? I left mine about as long as yours however mine was very twisted when I started and this may just be my experiment unit.
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brotherbob
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Location: millsap texas
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:12 am Post subject: Re: half decklids |
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Bad_chopper
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 11:21 am Post subject: Re: half decklids |
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Surprising to me I actually have decent pics..i use the stock deck lid spring it flexes a bit when I open and close it bit my car don't have decent paint so no biggy..
I like the looks of it, about as much as I like the normal baja style rear cover.
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