not sure what to do.. i'll probably try, but it doesn't look like a simple fix... have a feeling if i manage to bend it back, there will be all kinds of warpage.. looks like someone already tried, i see a few hammer marks on the inside frame of the lid

Juvius,
Do you know what guide coat is and what length sanding blocks do you have? I use the 3m guide coat, it is a black dust that you apply with a applicator, and when you sand you can see the low spots. Plus a good long board, 16-19" long helps straighten things out. Look up painters supply, there should be some in oh, good place for automotive paint and supplies, they have the guide coat and rolls of sand paper.

engineerted wrote:Juvius,
Do you know what guide coat is and what length sanding blocks do you have? I use the 3m guide coat, it is a black dust that you apply with a applicator, and when you sand you can see the low spots. Plus a good long board, 16-19" long helps straighten things out. Look up painters supply, there should be some in oh, good place for automotive paint and supplies, they have the guide coat and rolls of sand paper.

Yes. I bought powder guide coat and have various sizes of the durablock blocks and a straight line air file. I was just waiting for a coat of primer before I broke out the guide coat

MrJD wrote:i'd use some come-alongs and bend that sucker into shape. 99% of the trunk lid is there, fix it. you have the skill.

He certainly does have the skill! I keep telling him that!
It's rewarding to see the results!! Looking good Steve!!

no more trunk lid gap

good job.... that has to be a confidence builder .... I am king over all that is metal

That looks really nice

thanks jim....

I am sure I will be seeing this car in person

81SPIDERMATT wrote:good job.... that has to be a confidence builder .... I am king over all that is metal

thanks matt...

yup... i believe so...

Matt's come along would have been fun but that was a whole lot easier!!!

yup.. a come along would have cost as much as the lid

very nice, well done!

cos wrote:very nice, well done!

Thanks cos....