I'm going to hinge the panel on the bed of my 65 El Camino, the one in the floor under the rear window. Can anyone that has done this give me some do's and don'ts. I just want to use the compartment for storage for small items we take to cruises.
Thanks,
Mark aka Grover

I'm thinking of doing it to my 72 elky also...How about a piano hinge from the hardware store???

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Rick

That was my thought also. Also some 1/4 turn bolts to provide easy access.
Mark

Originally posted by Grover:
That was my thought also. Also some 1/4 turn bolts to provide easy access.
Mark I think a piano hinge and a gas strut for hatch backs etc...would be pretty shnazzy in my book graemlins/thumbsup.gif

I saw a couple of real cool ones at Bristol Bash this year
I think the square tubing frame work looks like the way to go

http://macc.Chevelles.net/bristol/bristol23.jpg
http://macc.Chevelles.net/bristol/bristol22.jpg

Grover, I just did mine on my 65 also, the only thing I would make sure you do is buy a stainless hinge thats what I did. I like that one pic with the electric motor opening up the cover, thats cool.

I like those pics,Dean.CAn you send those to me?

Rick

Thanks guys for all the ideas and pictures. I'll post a picture, when it's done.
Grover

Originally posted by flywheel:
I like those pics,Dean.CAn you send those to me?

Rick I sure can Rick but you can also go to;
and click on them, then right click and save them to your hard drive (http://macc.Chevelles.net/bristol/bristrip.html)

You can usually save any picture from the net by right clicking unless the page has java script to bring up a message with the right mouse key, then you have to do it different to get around the script

Good pictures.wonder where you get the elect lift? I have a stainless hinge on my 66, with a strut. Now I want a elect. lift.

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Troy,
Where did you find the stainless hinge. I have found a couple, but can't find anything in stainless.
Thanks,
Grover