I saved a Celica lid/hinge from a junked car. The lid is the same as non-heater lids (too long) but the hinge is close to dead. The latch is good.


I dont have a problem making a wood lid and using the latch. The problem is (I think) that the hinge is about 6-8mm taller than the box. What I mean is that the hing will look like a "C" in profile. The actual hinge part will be at the top.

I dont think hacking a 2" hinge will work out to well. Maybe a 3/4" piano hinge will.