ahebron Posted April 30, 2023 Report Share Posted April 30, 2023 The boot lid on my Vitesse 6 just catches the trim strip on the rh tail light. I recall someone commenting in the past that that this is a side effect of compensating for tub spread and pulling in the B post tops. Anyway no matter how it is caused I need to rectify it before I carry on. I propose to use my 4 ton hydraulic ram between two pieces of 5x5 timber between the taillight fins, they will have a piece of dense foam between the timber and the body to offer some protection. Does this seem to be a sane idea or does anyone have experience with a better way of doing this. I pulled in my tub spread using the hydraulic ram one side at a time. Thanks Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted April 30, 2023 Report Share Posted April 30, 2023 I cannot see much wrong with your aproach?. As an aside I would measure, or perhaps even brace the B Posts?. As the potential effect of pushing out on the rear wings could Twist the B posts in?. (if you follow?). I "curred" spread with a 10 ton Span Strap. over the body!!. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 30, 2023 Report Share Posted April 30, 2023 yes im sure its very much diy /belt and braces to improve this it does seem B post spreads out and tail fins spread inwards paul H did some work on his boot lid foul Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B Posted April 30, 2023 Report Share Posted April 30, 2023 Is the boot lid over to one side or is it tight both sides? Movement, wear damaged hinges can cause the boot lid to move to one side as it closes. Also stress cracks on the edge of the boot lid can cause the lid to distort slightly, I think this is caused by years of being supported by only one boot stay, alowing the lid to sag on the drivers side when propped open, provoking a slight twist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahebron Posted April 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2023 Thanks for the tips/comments. Somewhere on this site are photos of my tub tugging rig. Yes I will brace the B pillars top and bottom. And of course I will take photos no matter what the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted May 1, 2023 Report Share Posted May 1, 2023 Mine catches the left-hand, yet when closed - and I remember to put a little bit of sideways pressure on it as I close it - the gaps are even on both sides. I'd blame the lid or hinges (although I've replaced both hinges recently) rather than the tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahebron Posted May 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 I stretched the aperture today. And braced against spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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