[DeTomaso] Decklid/Fender Problem

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/27/10 19 20 14, artstephens at verizon.net writes:


> I'm thinking about doing the opposite of Larry's fix.  I think I'll weld 
> the pins to the spider,  (in the same location Gary put the holes),  then 
> I'll probably weld a piece of at least 1/8" flat stock to the body and drill 
> the hole thru that.  I'm planning to make the pins out of either 5/16 or 
> 3/8" bolts with all the threads cut off in order to use the full size 
> shoulder.  It won't be as solid as Gary's solution but hopefully it will be 
> sturdy enough to do the job.  
> 

Beware.   Mangustas use a solution like that (generally).   There are a LOT 
of Mangusta owners with big, nasty scars on their heads from hitting those 
pins while ducking under the hatches!

I think the pins in the body is a better idea--they're easier to avoid.

Mike