Colin Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 Chaps:- I read somewhere recently boot lid hinges are 'handed, e.g. left & right. Really? The number of times I've removed them, broken a fixing stud off one etc., and I've never noticed!! A) Why?? Are they marked as such?? Best, Colin, Hernia Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 Like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 I always thought it was because the rear deck isn't flat and they need to hinge at a slight angle? Or maybe it's so the visible hinge Pin goes to the inside of the car. One of life's mystery's😊 Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 30 Author Report Share Posted August 30 Who knew?! Thanks Gary & Johny. Every day's a learning day! Best, Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 30 Author Report Share Posted August 30 Perhaps I subliminally noticed this in the past and didn't have to even think about it . . . (where the hell does the time go . . . )?? 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 Have to go out and check Ive got mine round the right way now😨 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 30 Author Report Share Posted August 30 Ha! Yes, me too . . . 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Smith Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 On my Standard 8 the bonnet hinges look identical to the ones in the photograph, when I started to rebuild the car they were not fitted to the car or bonnet but neatly wrapped in paper with no indication of side. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 yes Triumph were famous for reusing the same components over many models and years. Now I think some repros like these have the pin right the way though so theyre cheaper to produce and not handed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 30 Author Report Share Posted August 30 I've just been down to it and guess what? I forgot to look . . . but that all make sense!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireGeorge Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 On the Spitfire mk3 the boot lid has a slight slope on each size so the longest length of hinge has to match that slope. Managed to snap my brand new ones before I realised this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 30 Author Report Share Posted August 30 Ah! Of course; the other marques . . 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 21 minutes ago, SpitfireGeorge said: On the Spitfire mk3 the boot lid has a slight slope on each size so the longest length of hinge has to match that slope. Managed to snap my brand new ones before I realised this. I thought the boot lid had flattened areas to accept the hinges? Theyre the same part number as the other models and Ive never noticed an angle - another reason to inspect mine😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 30 Author Report Share Posted August 30 Can of worms time!! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 30 Author Report Share Posted August 30 Can of worms for ME! Last person to change those hinges was the fella who did the resto on her, 2020/21 Aerial pic is offside - pin on inside. Other is nearside - pin same side, so facing kerb (both left hand side looking from back of car). Guessing from what we've said, incorrect? If not a massive problem on a Herald boot . . . ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 They look slightly different as well so maybe one changed at sometime - as said they can snap or the studs pull out when undoing the nuts. Anyway Im sure there'll be more important things to worry about than the sides of the pins😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireGeorge Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 The Spitfire boot lid mounting points actually slope. When I fitted them the first time I thought they were not seating correctly so I tightened them up snapping the short hinge arm. Was more careful with the next pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 yes the casting is fragile and of course the gaskets help to seat them well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 30 Author Report Share Posted August 30 I know! I need to get a grip!! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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