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learjet79 Commited Dubber

60 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#651023
does anyone know how to install the decklid stand offs and where they go??

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#651025
between the body and the decklid hinge from memory. 6x 8 or 10mm bolts to mount the stand off to the body then another 6x 8 or 10mm bolts to mount the hinge to the standoff.

if you can - mark with a pen where the original bolts are both into the body and onto the decklid as if you ever go back to stock its sometimes a pain to realign the decklid.

nick

learjet79 Commited Dubber

60 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#651041
thanks buddy

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·

#651330
Bahaha i boughta set from Mick Motors, went to fit em and the boot wont close cause of the bumper!!!! So ill just have to fit it to my new canary yellow baja lol!

Also it took me 2.5hours to figure out where to put them but then again im blonde 😀

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#651342
Yes
they actually bolt to the decklid..
and the body...
and i got mine from Mick and with no instructions...

EMPI Radar
You May be able to use a spacer to mount them so the engine lid can still open...

nothing is impossible
just a darn sight harder...

Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#651348
learjet79 wrote:does anyone know how to install the decklid stand offs and where they go??
are you asking about the old fixed ally ones, or the removable Hoodjax one?
Pay your debts, CxxT

learjet79 Commited Dubber

60 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#652411
the old fixed ones... Q: do they replace the original hinges??

phatratpat Fahrvergnugen

958 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·

#652422
go the hoodjax cost more but you can remove
and install your decklid in about 30 seconds!!

learjet79 Commited Dubber

60 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#652584
yeah... big problem! i already have the standoffs..
so how do i install them??

learjet79 Commited Dubber

60 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#652603
OK... So i have put them in and the look good, BUT..
the lock won't lock in and it looks like i have to extend
the number plate light wires, and the spring does'nt stay in place..
WTF..What to do?? any ideas would be great..

Cal

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#652615
Once they are installed people will stop you to tell you your boot is open all day every day
the reason! they look silly.
Keeping it real !

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#652644
i think they look good on late models but early models look wrong with them
but theyre the ones that need it
anything bigger than a stock 1200 or 1300 isnt getting enough air with no decklid vents

the spring doesnt work anymore with standoffs
so get a prop up stick or shove a screw driver down the tube part of the hinge braket

learjet79 Commited Dubber

60 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#652873
ok, thanks guys..
cheers

Cal

phatratpat Fahrvergnugen

958 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·

#652942
DUB74L wrote:i think they look good on late models but early models look wrong with them
but theyre the ones that need it
anything bigger than a stock 1200 or 1300 isnt getting enough air with no decklid vents

the spring doesnt work anymore with standoffs
so get a prop up stick or shove a screw driver down the tube part of the hinge braket
length of bambo works a treat for me !!😉

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#652946
ppl found me using my head at the servo the other day amusing....