Topic: 1982 Collector Rear Hatch hardware
in Forum: C3 Interior
Does anyone know where I could find templates or factory specs/drawings for the Collector Edition rear hatch hardware mounting brackets? Somewhere over the life of my car someone converted the factory opening hatch to a fixed hatch. In the process they also removed ALL related hardware, brackets, trim, cables,etc. associated with the operating rear hatch.

Be careful about buying anything for the rear window on a CE from e-Bay. The hinges streach because they are made from a relatively weak material. There are only two places that I know of that you can purchace good replacements. One I know works because he has been doing it for a long time. The other one I just heard about, It sounds good is suppose to be closer to origenal in looks but has only been on the market a year or so. I would be willing to make some measurements on mine if you need them. I have to in the next couple of months get at them so when I do that I can make measurements.

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Let me know if I can help get another CE restored.
Gilbert

Now as far as the hinges go for your hatch. If they are factor hinges they are most likely sprung. They all are. I willing to bet they got jammed and the guy just did the only thing he could if he wanted to have a water tight back lid. Like I said in the earlier post I only know of two manufactures and only one of those has been doing it for 10 years or so. You will want to get new hinges. For those contact simpson36@gmail.com . Tell him the story he may even have some drawings of the components you need. I have some buttons and small connecting hardware extra. If I have it and you need it you are welcome to it.