[DeTomaso] Glass and Fiber Decklids

Cullen McCann cmccann1972 at gmail.com
Tue Jun 14 14:22:42 EDT 2011


Kirk, you are the man...when we last discussed this condition in person you
suggested you wanted to develop a solution...I look forward to seeing it.

Cullen


-----Original Message-----
From: Kirk Evans [mailto:kre at adelphia.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 1:05 PM
To: Cullen McCann; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Glass and Fiber Decklids

Cullen,

I am going to address this soon by building a deck and hood with fit 
adjustability. Mine will fit all the cars---hang in there.

Kirk

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cullen McCann" <cmccann1972 at gmail.com>
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 12:34 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Glass and Fiber Decklids


> Hello friends,
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> There is a carbon fiber decklid on ebay at the moment. Seller claims its
> used but does appear to be in good shape. Price is 2500 bucks. I don't 
> think
> I'm buying a 2500 decklid right now but who of our vendors sells them so I
> can budget and price compare against my options.new to used, etc? As well 
> as
> fiberglass?
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> I have rust ( of course) in the leading edge of my deck lid. I CAN repair
> it.but it will be a painstaking process to do correctly, and keep heat
> distortion minimized across the expansive diaphragm like character of that
> decklid. Like anything else im weighing my options for repairing the lid I
> have, vs. good replacement steel deck lid with no cancer, a fiberglass lid

> (
> will mostly likely need hours upon hours of fitment work) or a carbon 
> fiber
> lid. I assume they need to be fitted too.but I don't know how to work 
> carbon
> fiber, if it can even be done? I can trim a panel like anyone, but if you
> had to fill a carbon fiber panel to bring it into true.I honestly wouldn't
> know where to start.
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> Keep in mind that labor doesn't particularly scare me, and the best 
> solution
> for me is not usually to buy the version that solves my problems the 
> fastest
> and easiest. I'm just thinking about practicality and logic..well and the
> sexiness of a carbon fiber lid too..  ;)
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> Thoughts?
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> Thank you all for your thoughts.
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> Cullen
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