Ever since I have owned Rose, when working in the trunk, I usually end up getting hit on the head by the trunk lock. The lid does not seem to open up nearly as much as other Squarebird trunk lids I have seen. Does anyone know of any adjustment on the spring/hinge setup that allows you to make the lid open wider? If so, I would sure like to know before I do myself some serious damage one day! I did a search on this and really did not find anything. Other than try replacing the springs if they are to tight. That, in itself, is quite an experience! It involves using the jack and a heavy wire to latch onto the end of the spring, and actually jacking the spring off the hook that it is on. I found those pictures in a search and probably should grab them for the TRL!
I think I found my answer! The '59 Shop Manual, Chapter 12-6, Doors, Deck Lid And Front Sheet Metal. Section 3 Deck Lid, Fig. 10 shows where front, back, up, down adjustment is made. It pays to read the book! Here is that picture I was talking about above.
I think I found my answer! The '59 Shop Manual, Chapter 12-6, Doors, Deck Lid And Front Sheet Metal. Section 3 Deck Lid, Fig. 10 shows where front, back, up, down adjustment is made. It pays to read the book! Here is that picture I was talking about above.
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