Drew Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 schoettt had requested some instructions for the Flip Top Trunk. Hope these help... Thanks to CustomLowz for the instructions and pic which I found on another site. FLIP TOP TRUNK Materials: - (2) 3-inch latches, regular size latches will work fine, heavy duty ones just make for more work - (2) triangular hinges like as pictured in the instructions - (Approx. 15) Tapered head screws (the ones that could be flushed into the hinges) Before you begin: - Take the 2 hinges and bend one side at a 90-degree angle (the length to the bend will vary depending on how wide your trunk bracket is) - Mark all your necessary holes and pre-drill with a small drill bit (note: always start small and work your way bigger or you will have to end up buying super large screws to use on your mess-up) - Be sure to read and understand attached picture instructions before starting!!! 1. With trunk open, mark the trunk lid at the top of the stock brackets. 2. Remove your trunk lid by unbolting 4 bolts. Do not remove the stock brackets, only the trunk lid. 3. Attach the flat side of the enclosed hinge to trunk lid below the marked. With the bottom of the hinge facing down. 4. You will have to bend hinge. 5. With help reattach trunk lid to stock brackets using curved hinge. Be sure to pre-drill all holes before mounting new hinge. This hinge will create the fold down effect. 6. Connect enclosed latches about 2 inches from the bottom of the trunk lid. Be sure they are mounted on the inside of the stock brackets. 7. Mark a spot on the stock bracket to drill to allow the latches to latch. Be sure the latch will latch tightly. If it doesn't latch tightly you may have to replace the stock bottom bolts each time you want to fold down you trunk lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted April 13, 2002 Author Share Posted April 13, 2002 Here are some other instructions: Say thank you to xXxFLiPKiDxXx Flip-Flop Trunk Lid Instructions ---------------- Materials: 1 - 2" Window Bolt (7 screws included) 2 - 3" Lt Strap Hinges (13 screws included) ---------------- Instructions: 1. With trunk open, mark the trunk lid at the top of the stock brackets. 2. Remove your trunk lid by unbolting 4 bolts. Do not remove the stock brackets, only the trunk lid. 3. Attach the flat side of the enclosed hinge to trunk lid below the marked. With the bottom of the hinge facing down. 4. You will have to bend hinge. 5. With help reattach trunk lid to stock brackets using curved hinge. Be sure to pre-drill all holes before mounting new hinge. This hinge will create the fold down effect. 6. Connect enclosed latches about 2 inches from the bottom of the trunk lid. Be sure they are mounted on the inside of the stock brackets. 7. Mark a spot on the stock bracket to drill to allow the latches to latch. Be sure the latch will latch tightly. If it doesn't latch tightly you may have to replace the stock bottom bolts each time you want to fold down you trunk lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted April 13, 2002 Author Share Posted April 13, 2002 Here's another pic I found... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0verb00st Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 i was thinking about doing that to my 626. but i'm worried about vibrations from the subs. has anyone here done this? if so, is the trunk as solid when it's closed as normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schoettt Posted April 14, 2002 Share Posted April 14, 2002 Does anyone have the complete directions with pics so I get everything right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted April 14, 2002 Author Share Posted April 14, 2002 Well, I don't have exact instructions, but you may want to pick some up on Ebay for cheap. Like $2.00. Flip Top Oh, and if you get some, please share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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