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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:47 PM
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hatch question?

i just changed the rear window/hatch on my 86 ta. and i can not get it to line up with my quarter panels its closer then than the one that i removed by like a half inch. is there anyway to get it flush with the quarter panels?
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Re: hatch question?

Pictures always help us figure out what the problem is ... if you can post a couple. There have been quite a few posts on this subject. Search "hatch alignment". Maybe the 3rd gen gurus have already answered your question!
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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Re: hatch question?

The aluminum hinges bend.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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Re: hatch question?

thanks ill try to get a few pics up in a few days
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