[DeTomaso] Deck lid Shocks for cars with Wings

[Corey Price]

I second Julian’s recommendation.  I love mine. 

Corey

> On Mar 3, 2018, at 3:34 PM, Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
>   Don,
> 
>   As I understand Mark (IPSCO) recommends the same kit for both (but feel
>   free to call and verify), this is because the reaction point is
>   relocated much closer to the wing. In the stock location you have all
>   that added weight of a wing at the farthest point from the fulcrum.
> 
>   Julian
>     __________________________________________________________________
> 
>   From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
>   Don Franck <panteradon at gmail.com>
>   Sent: Saturday, March 3, 2018 2:22 PM
>   Cc: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
>   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Deck lid Shocks for cars with Wings
> 
>   Any idea if that kit will lift, holf a winged deck lid?
>   Don
>   On Sat, Mar 3, 2018 at 4:19 PM, Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>
>   wrote:
>> In my opinion the stock decklid shocks are mounted too close to the
>   pivot
>> point and using an incorrect strength shock reacts with too much
>> pressure on the decklid when closed and can result in a warped
>   decklid. I
>> have seen at least half a dozen Pantera's with poor shut lines at the
>   upper
>> (hinge) end of the decklid due to incorrect shock use. I know it's
>   obvious
>> to most that gas shocks are gas filled, but Boyle's law still applies
>   to
>> gas in a confined volume so they will exhibit more pressure with
>   higher
>> temperature. The originals have that barely stays open in cold
>   weather
>> syndrome for a reason!
>> 
>> 
>> I thoroughly recommend the IPSCO decklid relocation kit that moves
>   the
>> pivot point.
>> 
>> 
>   [1]http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%20Shock%20Kit.htm
>   [2]Replacement Deck Lid Shock Kit - IPSCO
>   ipsco.org
>   Pantera Rear Deck Lid Shock Replacement Kits. This kit replaces the
>   factory deck lid shocks that place stress on the rear deck lid causing
>   damage and distortion to ...
>> 
>> 
>   <[3]http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%20Shock%20Kit.ht
>   m>
>   [4]Replacement Deck Lid Shock Kit - IPSCO
>   ipsco.org
>   Pantera Rear Deck Lid Shock Replacement Kits. This kit replaces the
>   factory deck lid shocks that place stress on the rear deck lid causing
>   damage and distortion to ...
>> Julian
>> 
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf
>   of
>> Don Franck <panteradon at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Saturday, March 3, 2018 2:04 PM
>> *To:* detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
>> *Subject:* [DeTomaso] Deck lid Shocks for cars with Wings
>> 
>> I have a wing on my GT5.  Lifting the decklid is a chore.  Anyone
>   have
>> experience using the decklid shocks for cars with wings?
>> 
>> [5]https://www.ebay.com/itm/DeTomaso-Pantera-w-WING-
>> Decklid-Shocks-71-89-Set-of-2/322910244865?_trkparms=aid%
>> 3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D50074%26meid%
>> 3De52059974b884140b4ab5dbe168bdfce%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%
>> 26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D322910244588%26itm%3D322910244865&_trksid=
>> p2047675.c100005.m1851
>> 
>> --
>> Don
>> 
>   --
>   Don
> 
> References
> 
>   1. http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%20Shock%20Kit.htm
>   2. http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%20Shock%20Kit.htm
>   3. http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%20Shock%20Kit.htm
>   4. http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%20Shock%20Kit.htm
>   5. https://www.ebay.com/itm/DeTomaso-Pantera-w-WING-
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