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I agree with jbwhttail. If the back and bottom of the trunk lid fits the opening, there is not much way to adjust the gap in the front. It seems like the body panels had adjustments built in to make them fit flush with each other, but they didn't really worry about the gaps.Tom Senecal Not enough money or years to build all of the Studebakers that I think I can.
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The gap does not look bad. The important thing is that it is even and level. Your gasket looks like some sort of replacement, not an original one.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Often either the hinges or the mount on the body or deck lid get bent over the years from forcing the deck lid closed with too much "stuff" in the trunk..Usually you can remedy this by opening the deck lid and applying some pressure, pushing the deck lid open more, reversing the action that caused the damage before. If it's just minor bending, this may fix it. Other times it requires some magic bodywork if it's too badly bent.
I agree that your trunk seal looks to be a generic piece that may be forcing the deck lid to set too high giving you the appearance of a wider gap.sigpic1966 Daytona (The First One)
1950 Champion Convertible
1950 Champion 4Dr
1955 President 2 Dr Hardtop
1957 Thunderbird
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One thing we all have to remember. The fit and finish of cars up until maybe the late 80s where not what they are today. If that's what you want it's going to take a lot of body work and grinding in more adjustments with a die grinder.
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A trunk lid that needs to be moved forward and down a bit can be adjusted by putting some shims under the forward hinge bolts only. Been there done that on several Studebakers. Loosen both hinge to body bolts and the bolt that attaches hinge to the wheel well. Shim front hinge to body stud only on both sides. Tighten hinge nuts first then hinge to wheel well bolt. Some side to side adjustment is provided by slotted hinges at trunk lid.Frank van Doorn
Omaha, Ne.
1962 GT Hawk 289 4 speed
1941 Champion streetrod, R-2 Powered, GM 200-4R trans.
1952 V-8 232 Commander State "Starliner" hardtop OD
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Originally posted by swvalcon View PostThe fit and finish of cars up until maybe the late 80s where not what they are today.
Clark in San Diego | '63 Standard (F2) "Barney" | http://studeblogger.blogspot.com
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