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Previous owner completely removed the hinge assembly when he and his brother did the mini-tubs. The trunk is steel with most of the inner bracing removed. The inner bracing that remains is where the pins are. It's a real PITA removing the lid by myself. A few years ago I bought a hinge assembly from a member in BC that was scrapping a Duster. I haven't put them in yet because I'll need a new trunk lid and I'd prefer one in steel from AMD. Then I still have to cut off the pins and weld up the holes without weld splatter burning the paint on the 1/4 panels.

Wylde1.

Is removing the hinges a must for the mini tub. I was thinking it would be a PITA to remove. Looks great either way!