It seems as if over the past month or so, the trunk is shifting more and more to the right, causing the closing of it to be difficult and a gap to appear at the back large enough to see through... (I sure hope it does not rain soon) Does anyone know why this might be happening and how to correct it? Also for awhile I've not been able to lock my trunk as it's missing the spring that keeps the lock in the proper position, it can open and close...but that's it. Any ideas how to fix this? The lock itself is perfectly fine. Thanks-Kelii
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Sure she may have 85hp, sure she may not be the most attractive or fastest thing out there, but she is the best car that represents me- 1953 Studebaker Champion SedanTags: None
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Be very careful closing that lid, it sounds like one of the hinges is sprung, or has bad or missing springs.
If you have push the front edge of the Trunk Lid down to get it even close to closed, that's the first clue. If you continue opening and closing you will bent the Lid where the hinges bolt on. It may require a new hinge.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Originally posted by StudeRich View PostBe very careful closing that lid, it sounds like one of the hinges is sprung, or has bad or missing springs.
If you have push the front edge of the Trunk Lid down to get it even close to closed, that's the first clue. If you continue opening and closing you will bent the Lid where the hinges bolt on. It may require a new hinge.Sure she may have 85hp, sure she may not be the most attractive or fastest thing out there, but she is the best car that represents me- 1953 Studebaker Champion Sedan
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When one side pulls the lid down more than the other, and as I said the front edge will not come down tight. I thought that is what you said was the problem, maybe not.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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When pulling down, there is quite a lot of resistance from the left side of the trunk. When closed, the panel gaps on the right side are a lot closer. On the left they are farther away, the bottom near the bumper is fine but it's the edge near the rear windshield that is the worst, from the entire left side to about halfway across the car, the panel is lifted enough to stick your pinkie finger in, allowing rainwater (if it ever comes) this must be a recent problem as none of the parts in the trunk are wet, and we did have some rain a few months back.Sure she may have 85hp, sure she may not be the most attractive or fastest thing out there, but she is the best car that represents me- 1953 Studebaker Champion Sedan
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That is what Rich is saying. The left (drivers side) trunk hinge is the problem. I have seen hinges go bad on cars that are still under warranty so a car that is 50 years or so old isn't surprising due to metal fatigue & wear.59 Lark wagon, now V-8, H.D. auto!
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Originally posted by Warren Webb View PostThat is what Rich is saying. The left (drivers side) trunk hinge is the problem. I have seen hinges go bad on cars that are still under warranty so a car that is 50 years or so old isn't surprising due to metal fatigue & wear.
So check for a crack in your lid by the hinge.
This was on my 56 Champion.
Nick
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