tkcutlass

Is there a way to get the trunk lid to set lower into the cavity, shims somehwere perhaps?
There was a ton of bondo on the filler panel perhaps that needs to be pushed up.

tnswt

If I'm viewing your photo correctly and it looks like the deck lid is higher toward the rear glass opening. You would place the appropriate shim under the deck lid hinge bolt closest to the rear of the automobile on the side that is high. That will force the end of the deck lid closest to the rear window opening down. When doing this be certain to loosen both hinge bolts, insert the shim and then tighten both bolts once alighment is complete. This is better accomplished with 4 hands.

With a shim the appropriate thickenss this should give you want you want.

Happy Motoring!

tkcutlass

Awesome that's the info I was looking for.
https://www.opgi.com/sheet-metal-bod...y-ch27366.html
Hmm
not cheap

RetroRanger

ive found the dorman shims in the help section at the local auto parts store

tnswt

If you are looking for an inexpensive body shim they can be found at HF.

tkcutlass

Thanks, stopped by HF and picked up some shims.
I am Amazed with the difference

mattking

I was going to say the same thing about the HF shims.... and you are correct... wow what a difference it made

tnswt

You had great success with the deck lid!

tkcutlass

I was surprised how thin of shim was required. 1/16 on the driver's side and 1/32 on the passenger side is all it took.