[DeTomaso] Fiberglass Decklid Musings

[Jerry Knotts]

As usual, beautiful work.

jerry


On 5/26/2013 6:14 PM, gow2 at rc-tech.net wrote:
> A while back we were talking about decklid gas spring/shocks for
> fiberglass decklid. I measured the pivot points and did a weight and
> balance to see what I needed.
>
> I ordered them from McMAster-carr. They have a good variety not just in
> length but each is available in many force/weight options.
>
> The first set I ordered were a little too long so I ended up ordered a
> shorter set which is number #9416K16. They are only 60lbs and so far they
> are ideal for the fiberglass decklid. It is nice having a lighter decklid
> as it is not necessary to have crazy strong shocks.
>
> The shocks are only $13 each (plus hardware) so I also ordered a set of
> 70lb shocks. If in hot weather I find these are a little on the weak side
> I can swap them out. I don't see it right now. The 60's seem to hold it up
> nice and firm.
>
> I made some simple brackets but I ended up getting one of the exted ball
> ends as I needed to move the top over a little to clear the roll bar when
> the decklid is closed.
>
> http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/decklid/DL1.jpg
>
> The latch is an aftermarket latch I adapted which is working well. I
> started to run the cable and was not happy with how it was going. I was
> trying to route it in the wheel well too close to the exhaust and it was
> not working out well.
>
> I went to the local hot rod shop and got an electric actuator. I burried
> the actuator up under the tail light which was a perfect spot.
>
> http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/decklid/DL3.jpg
>
> http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/decklid/DL4.jpg
>
> I have a cover for the rear latch but it needs a little more tweaking so
> I'll make another:
>
> http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/decklid/DL2.jpg
>
> Gary
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