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09-30-2011 04:08 PM #1
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32 deuce - downs body - truck needs alignment
Hello -
I have a 32 deuce, manufactured by Downs. The car is complete, and I recently purchased it. My rear truck rubs on one side. How do you align the trunk lid, - - - to the opening? The hinges look like there fixed. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
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09-30-2011 07:10 PM #2
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Not sure about Downs, but on my N&N the holes in the hinge pads on the trunk lid are oversized, and there are captured nuts in the lid. You loosen the four (for me) bolts holding the two hinges to the trunk lid, and you can shift the lid front to back, side to side.
Originally Posted by Simi Mike
Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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10-01-2011 09:24 AM #3
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Thanks for responding. I don't have oversized holes, but I can see how it would work. I might try contacting "Downs" and see what they suggest.
Thanks
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10-01-2011 09:48 AM #4
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Mike,
Hey, I went out and looked at my trunk hinges and it was not exactly as I remembered
My hinge pads are slotted to allow adjustment, and the nuts are fixed in the trunk. Could be a washer on the bolt may cover the slots so it is not readily evident that they shift. If not it would be pretty easy to slot the hinge pads, too. You can see in the picture that I drilled a pair of 1/16" alignment holes before I took mine off the first time, to facilitate getting it back in the right place easier.
Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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10-03-2011 03:41 PM #5
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Thanks for the picture. You gave me an idea, and will probably copy your
design.
Thanks
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10-04-2011 09:29 AM #6
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How about a photo of the car? We love photos!
Lynn
'32 3W
There's no 12 step program for stupid!
http://photo.net/photos/Lynn%20Johanson
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10-05-2011 09:04 AM #7
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How do you post a photo? I'd love to show off my 32, but don't know how
to post.
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10-05-2011 09:34 AM #8
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Scroll down and click on "Go Advanced." On that page, choose "Manage Attachments." Then click on "Add Files" and then upload a photo from either a website or your computer.
Lynn
'32 3W
There's no 12 step program for stupid!
http://photo.net/photos/Lynn%20Johanson
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10-08-2011 11:17 AM #9
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downs 32 ford
Ok Guys, I finally figured how to send some pictures of my downs 32 ford.
Mike
Simi Valley, Ca
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10-08-2011 11:22 AM #10
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downs 32 ford
Here are a few more pictures of the rod I bought at Hot August Nights in Reno, in August.
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10-08-2011 01:13 PM #11
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Nice Deuce, Now some pics. of interior.Sometime Kool is the Rule But Bad is Bad
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10-08-2011 01:54 PM #12
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interior - downs 32 ford
Yes, - the interior. The interior was done by a guy in Oregon. Its black leather and snake (python)
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10-08-2011 02:40 PM #13
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Wow, very nice!
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10-09-2011 02:04 PM #14
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Very nice!
How do you like the position of the B&M Quicksilver shifter? I have the same one from my Fairlane, that will be going into my 32 project.
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10-09-2011 03:24 PM #15
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Yes, I like the position of the B&M Quicksilver shifter in the center. I had to have the linkage professionally adjusted, and now its really SWEET ! My next project, before Xmas, is to swap out the 750cfm Summit carb (less than a 1000 miles on it), because its too much carb for my small block. I'm going, with what
90% of the guys recommend - - - - a 600-625CFM Edelbrock. I hope Santa remembers my address !
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Good times! The wiring looks great.
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