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Topic: Surgical Hand removal - trunk rods
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Laserchill
Gearhead Posts: 151
From: Kernersville, NC
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 07-29-2005 10:14 PM
 
Hey guys,Before I surgicaly remove my hands using trunk tension rods, maybe you could give me advice.  When i got my Mustang, I had to put the spare tire on the trunk lid to hold it down. Then....even with my insitance that he not remove them, my paint guy removed hinges and rods. I can't get it to raise an inch now. I have put them on everyway possible. I know they are on the right way. I just wonder if they have to be twisted or something crazy like that. Please help. Ed http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/Laserchill.html ------------------
'68 Coupe Restore
Kernersville, NC
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 5867
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 07-29-2005 10:19 PM
I seem to recall this topic coming up a while back and reference was made to there being a left and right side. If I find the topic I'll link it here.Maybe this helps?(fingers crossed)
http://www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/011015.html ------------------
"It's better to have loved a short girl,
Then never to have loved a tall"
http://webpages.charter.net/adragon8u/mystang [This message has been edited by adragon8u (edited 07-29-2005).]
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Laserchill
Gearhead Posts: 151
From: Kernersville, NC
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 07-29-2005 10:27 PM
Hey dragon,Could it be that simple? Are the rods actually different? They appear to be the same. Maybe I have them working 180o against me. I will put on my body armor and give it a try. Thanks Ed http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/Laserchill.html ------------------
'68 Coupe Restore
Kernersville, NC
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 5867
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 07-29-2005 10:30 PM
Well, after reading the topic in the link I posted, it seems that they are upside down? instead of backwards. try this link first.
http://www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/011015.html[This message has been edited by adragon8u (edited 07-29-2005).]
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Laserchill
Gearhead Posts: 151
From: Kernersville, NC
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 07-30-2005 07:45 AM
Hey dragon,That is the same link. Did you have another link in mind? I appreciate your help. Ed http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/Laserchill.html ------------------
'68 Coupe Restore
Kernersville, NC
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 5867
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 07-30-2005 10:13 AM
Same link, I Thought that you might have thought that the link I posted was just my sig and didn't click on it. I just wanted to make sure is all. Let us know how it turns out.------------------
"It's better to have loved a short girl,
Then never to have loved a tall"
http://webpages.charter.net/adragon8u/mystang
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 07-30-2005 07:53 PM
I almost installed the ones on my coup backwards. Well, I actually installed one and then noticed that it was in wrong. I used a large, long screwdriver to get some leverage on the rod and then very carefully slid it into place. I’ll pop up a picture of it.------------------
Ed S. 68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC Bla-Bla-Bla
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3L55
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 07-30-2005 08:39 PM
 I put my rods in the slot that would give me the lightest tension. If you want more then you would put yours in a slot toward the rear of the car. [This message has been edited by 68 S-code GT (edited 07-30-2005).]
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Laserchill
Gearhead Posts: 151
From: Kernersville, NC
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 08-02-2005 10:26 PM
Hey Ed,Ok. I ck'd my tension rods. They arejust as in your picture. Now unless the rods themselves are different, I am at a complete loss for an explanation.  My trunk will not spring at all. It will pop open with the latch but goes nowhere. And it is almost as if it is pulling closed. Please help if you have any ideas. Thanks, Ed Nichols http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/Laserchill.html ------------------
'68 Coupe Restore
Kernersville, NC
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 5867
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 08-02-2005 10:35 PM
have tried them 180 degrees turned on their axis? Hope I described that right.------------------
"It's better to have loved a short girl,
Then never to have loved a tall"
http://webpages.charter.net/adragon8u/mystang
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-02-2005 11:17 PM
I think they are the same but then again I didn’t look for a difference in them. I’m sure I have another set here somewhere to check out but I have to find them first. When I reinstalled them I used a screwdriver and started at a 1:00 or 2:00 position and cranked it clockwise. This is while working on the left one! Have you tried one of the other two adjustment slots?
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-03-2005 01:52 PM
I found a set of rods from a 70 Cougar (they are slightly different but similar) and the two rods are different. I’m still looking for a 67-68 set. The small ends point about 45 deg in opposite directions when holding the rods horizontal with the large ends pointing straight down.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 27681
From: Hampton Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-03-2005 04:17 PM
Automatic Transmissions and Mustang tension rods are the two greatest mysteries in the World  Sam
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Laserchill
Gearhead Posts: 151
From: Kernersville, NC
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 08-04-2005 11:49 PM
That was it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The rods are different. Let it be known. Thanks guys.  Ed ------------------
'68 Coupe Restore
Kernersville, NC
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 5867
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 08-05-2005 09:09 AM
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"It's better to have loved a short girl,
Then never to have loved a tall"
http://webpages.charter.net/adragon8u/mystang
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-07-2005 10:44 PM
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