[DML] Re: Torsion bars and door hinges
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[DML] Re: Torsion bars and door hinges



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Wilhelm Starberg" <wilm@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm have noticed that my torsion bars and door hinges are really
> close to each other - is this normal? how far apart should they be?
> 
> I've got a picture and some more info here(on top of the page):
> 
> http://home.broadpark.no/~wstarber/dmc/log.html
> 
> Also, is it possible to remove the panel that the torsion bar
> brackets are mounted on? I want to straighten it out and 
> epoxy it on before I install screws as described in "T-Bar Roof 
> Reinforcement" (http://www.dmcnews.com/Techsection/tbar.htm).
> 
> Anyone tried that? is the panel fastened only by glue, or are there
> hidden screws/bolts somewhere? I can't find the panel in the parts 
> manual...
> 
> Any help appreciated.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Wilhelm S.
> #10816

Hi Wilhelm.

Yes, it's possible to remove the panel that the torsion bar brackets 
are mounted on.  On my car, it was glued and held in with some 
rivets.  I had to drill out the rivets to remove it.  I glued it back 
down with polyurethane glue, and screwed it into place with several 
sheet metal screws. Dave Swingle also did a similar repair.  I'm sure 
there are others.

If your car sat outside in the rain for a long time, you may wish to 
inspect the roof support for rust.  On my car, it was quite rusty, 
rusty enough that I decided to remove it, sandblast it in and out, 
and repaint it.  If yours is not too bad, I'd leave it alone.  

Be careful with the torsion bars.  Even a small scratch can make them 
break.  Removing torsion bars is a two person job.

Rick Gendreau





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