Topic: Rear Compartment Refurbish
in Forum: C3 Body

Hello, As long as your real close, also check the battery hold down tab. A piece on the bottom of the body also gets rather ratty and corroded.
Thanks for the information guys.
The metal strip reinforcement for the hinges is pretty bad shape - I have a replacement on hand for that and is the very next step in the process. I'll cut out the rivets and install new strip. BTW, I know from others that the carpet needs to be installed first, and then drill new holes for the frame so when it goes back in it all fits correctly. I am told GM did it this way from the factory, the replacement strip only has holes for the 4 rivets, and no holes for the hinge screws. The rear end is up on jack stands and wheels are off, so I can get to these pieces easily.
Also, while I was back there I did replace all the battery hold down and also the jack hold down pieces - same condition of rusted ugly. Then cleaned up and painted the compartments.
I don't think there are any more parts to take off now back there , so moving in the right direction finally.....
Yes ur right the carpet has to be in place,
I bought the strip from Keen I believe, and it had the pilot hole drilled just has to open them up for the 3/16 rivets.