POP goes the cherry, my first post to the site!
On to my problem... the hatch on my '90 GT doesn't seem to want to "fit" properly. On the outside, the gap looks good between the body and the hatch; it shuts and latches fine. BUT... on the inside, I can see massive gaps between the weather stripping and the hatch. I searched the forum and the only thing that I could find referred to the hatch latch needing adjusted. I removed the striker and bumpers completely and the issue is still there, just less prevalent. Is there a chance the inside lip where the weatherstrip attaches is bent somehow? Perhaps from the weight of the hatch where the lift supports mount? If that is the case, why is there also a gap at the rear, below the spoiler mount? It is good at the apex of the 'bend' in the hatch. I believe the hatch is stock, it's metal. Are there any differences in the hatch from year to year regarding the shape or curvature? Any ideas on how to fix?
Hopefully the pictures load...
Gaps look good? Right?
A small gap, a 1/4" or so. Its under where the wire harness enters the hatch. The light is shining through.
Massive gap, 1/2" or more between weatherstripping and hatch.
On to my problem... the hatch on my '90 GT doesn't seem to want to "fit" properly. On the outside, the gap looks good between the body and the hatch; it shuts and latches fine. BUT... on the inside, I can see massive gaps between the weather stripping and the hatch. I searched the forum and the only thing that I could find referred to the hatch latch needing adjusted. I removed the striker and bumpers completely and the issue is still there, just less prevalent. Is there a chance the inside lip where the weatherstrip attaches is bent somehow? Perhaps from the weight of the hatch where the lift supports mount? If that is the case, why is there also a gap at the rear, below the spoiler mount? It is good at the apex of the 'bend' in the hatch. I believe the hatch is stock, it's metal. Are there any differences in the hatch from year to year regarding the shape or curvature? Any ideas on how to fix?
Hopefully the pictures load...
Gaps look good? Right?
A small gap, a 1/4" or so. Its under where the wire harness enters the hatch. The light is shining through.
Massive gap, 1/2" or more between weatherstripping and hatch.