Dratno Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Hi I have been looking at a '68 13/60 with a view to buying and noted two pairs of holes on each side of the 'vertical' part of the boot lid. As the boot lid has to be propped up with a length of wood, I am guessing it may be part of that mechanism that is missing? Looking at pictures of similar Heralds, there appears to be four bolts in those holes. Could anyone confirm please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 They are for the attachment of the lid to an internal cross shaped bar support frame that makes it much more rigid and which, on the LH side, also fix the bracket for the prop. This bracket is prone to breaking and as its a stamped metal part difficult to replace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Just to add to glang's fine reply, the bracket that breaks could be fabricated moderately easily if you're not too fussed about the exact appearance. Alternatively, with a bit of ingenuity, it would be possible to convert to gas struts by adding the necessary brackets for the ball joints. Some measurement and calculation would be needed. Either way, you will definitely need the internal frame that should be bolted to those holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Quoted from RobPearce- Just to add to glang's fine reply, the bracket that breaks could be fabricated moderately easily if you're not too fussed about the exact appearance. Alternatively, with a bit of ingenuity, it would be possible to convert to gas struts by adding the necessary brackets for the ball joints. Some measurement and calculation would be needed. Either way, you will definitely need the internal frame that should be bolted to those holes. can see if the one on my parts car is good and cut off, sure i have some support stays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Quoted from foshi- can see if the one on my parts car is good and cut off, sure i have some support stays I don't think anything being discussed should need any cutting off - just a few bolts undone. The frame is held by the four bolts through the rear of the boot lid and the four that attach the hinges. The support bracket is held by two of the four bolts at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Quoted from RobPearce- Quoted from foshi- can see if the one on my parts car is good and cut off, sure i have some support stays I don't think anything being discussed should need any cutting off - just a few bolts undone. The frame is held by the four bolts through the rear of the boot lid and the four that attach the hinges. The support bracket is held by two of the four bolts at the back. was thinking of the bit that fits to the inner wing , do know the part that connects to the boot brace is bolted may have one if required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dratno Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 Thank you for your responses. I am taking delivery of the car soon, so will get some more details and determine where the fixings are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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