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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: JohnDS on April 20, 2021, 02:04:27 PM

Title: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: JohnDS on April 20, 2021, 02:04:27 PM

Did the factory ever use shims between the Trunk Lid and Hinges on '67-69 Camaros?


Thanks!

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: Edgemontvillage on April 20, 2021, 04:58:43 PM

Yes, they did, here is an example from an original 1969 L78 Norwood built Camaro SS. Shims were installed after paint and required the hinge bolts to be loosed so the bolt(s) will show tool marks.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51127652202_fb7faf9dfb.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51127814243_a2941faaa3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kTYzJS)

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: JohnDS on April 20, 2021, 07:07:47 PM

Thanks for confirming this + sharing pix Lloyd.


John

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: Mike S on April 20, 2021, 07:16:54 PM

 Interesting edge shape on the shim, Lloyd.
Any pictures of what the actual shim looks like?

Mike

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: Edgemontvillage on April 20, 2021, 08:32:03 PM

Quote from: Mike S on April 20, 2021, 07:16:54 PM

Interesting edge shape on the shim, Lloyd.
Any pictures of what the actual shim looks like?

Mike

'fraid not Mike, I've only ever seen them installed.

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: x66 714 on April 20, 2021, 08:44:44 PM

Here's another shimmed lid...Joe

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: Edgemontvillage on April 20, 2021, 10:30:40 PM

One more example:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51129274700_baf44beaba_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kU7U3Y)

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: 169INDY on April 20, 2021, 11:08:31 PM

WOW that is anew crazy Detail not often replicated!

Basics: Shim the Aft Bolt Lower the Front edge of the deck lid? (Pivot effect)

Jim

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: Mike S on April 21, 2021, 12:07:25 AM

I'm curious why a shim wouldn't be painted. I would assume the deck lid would have been fitted and shimmed (if needed) before paint at Fisher.

Mike

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: Kelley W King on April 21, 2021, 12:21:41 PM

My 12A norwood 69 had shims which were lost after disassembly. We had to shim it when we put it back together after paint. Used regular body shims.

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: JohnDS on April 23, 2021, 09:35:29 PM

Since Fisher Body installed & fit Decklid pre-paint, it's likely that those delivered with unpainted shims were flagged during Final Assembly as having fit issues where shims were added (quick fix).

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: 68camaroz28 on May 17, 2021, 06:44:58 PM

Has anyone ever noted a 67 or 68 survivor with shims or of the few found were they all 69's? I've looked at a fair amount of survivors and never saw that but we learn all the time..... Thanks for sharing.....

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: bcmiller on May 17, 2021, 07:39:47 PM

I have never seen any 67s or 68s with shims.

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: firstgenaddict on May 18, 2021, 08:44:21 PM

Prior to painting the deck lid heights can be altered by using a block and pulling the deck lid down to alter the hinge orientation, after painting you would have to use shims to keep from cracking or marring the paint.

Title: Re: '67-'69 Trunk Lid to Hinge Shims
Post by: bcmiller on May 18, 2021, 09:52:33 PM

I have “tweaked” deck lids by hand using a 2x4 wrapped with carpet and duct tape before. :)