Okay, how exactly does cancerous rust get up into the hinge plates of a trunk? I suspect it was submerged at least up to the trunk lid and the original trunk lining held the moisture like a sponge long enough to do its damage. As a result, the trunk lid was a mess. It was out of alignment, bowed, and would not even close. It took a lot of work to correct this. I almost gave up and started searching for a replacement trunk lid. The prices I found motivated me to go back and try, try again! And while I was at it, I did some more rust busting on the trunk floor which came out pretty well.
Looks much better with the rust removed and a coat of black primer:
Found a new replacement for one of the hinge springs at TSC Tractor Supply. Got lucky on that one. Even luckier with a screw driver when putting it on. Only took one try!
Where the Hinge Plate was mounting Before. Gee no freakin wonder that trunk wouldnt close.
And here it is back on. Fully closes, latches and opens as it should. Another problem solved.
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