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rear coupe hatch hinges?
either I am blind or its not in the manual but I did not see how to attach the rear coupe rear hatch to the hinges. It looks like it uses 1/4-20 bolts but the panel is not drilled out I have pilot holes drilled and it seems like there is aluminum in there. I am guessing it is drilled out and tapped for the 1/4-20 bolts or maybe deep nutserts?
please advise what you coupe guys did.
thanks
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Page 443 in the 818S manual ,rev 1Q shows pic
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Not sure what rev factory five sent me but it's not on that page. How is it attached to the hatch?
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They sent me rev 1T I will try and get the next rev.
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You're correct that there is aluminum inside the hatch frame where the hinges are to be mounted. Mark where you want the holes, drill and tap (I tapped 1/4 x 20). There is some wiggle room in the hinge mount holes so you can adjust before tightening the 1/4" bolts. Have patience in getting the hatch tp fit , but it will eventually.
Next, the hatch latch is explained in detail in the manual, but the hatch struts not at all. There was a good thread about this eons ago, so I'll try to find it and post later.
Merry Christmas.
now it's later so here's the strut thread;
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...t-instructions
Last edited by AZPete; 12-20-2018 at 10:20 AM.
Reason: added link
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perfect thanks so much. it seemed like a drill and tap thing. cheers
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I am so glad others have blazed this trail. I wanted a plan before mangling the fiberglass on the blind hope there was something there to mount them to. I'm using a 7/32" bit for the 1/4"x20 tap.
Last edited by Ipassgas; 08-11-2021 at 03:03 PM.
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my approach was drill and rivnut
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Use a #5 drill or 13/64
Mike
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