[DeTomaso] Deck lid Shocks for cars with Wings

[Mike Drew]

Jeff,

That’s Steve Wilkinson. He guts the stock shocks and inserts a modern small-diameter shock inside, then details the exterior. They are almost indistinguishable from the originals. 

Roger Brotton in the UK also reconditions stock decklid shocks although I don’t know the technique he uses. 

Mike

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> On Mar 5, 2018, at 08:24, Jeff Detrich <jjdetrich at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>   Seems I remember that some time ago there was an outfit that rebuilt
>   the original decklid shocks. Anybody recall who it was? That would be
>   great for people who want to keep the stock look.
>   Jeff
>   6559
> 
>   On Mon, Mar 5, 2018 at 8:46 AM, Dave McManus <[1]Dave at damardirect.com>
>   wrote:
> 
>     For what it is worth, I have 2 pairs of OEM decklid shocks, used. If
>     anyone wants them they are yours free, just pay shipping.
>     IndyDave
>     -----Original Message-----
>     From: Julian Kift [mailto:[2]julian_kift at hotmail.com]
>     Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2018 5:20 PM
>     To: Don Franck; [3]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
>     Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Deck lid Shocks for cars with Wings
>     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.
>     [4]http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%
>     20Shock%20Kit.htm
>     <[5]http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%
>     20Shock%20Kit.htm>Julian
>     ________________________________
>     From: DeTomaso <[6]detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on
>     behalf of Don Franck <[7]panteradon at gmail.com>
>     Sent: Saturday, March 3, 2018 2:04 PM
>     To: [8]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
>     Subject: [DeTomaso] Deck lid Shocks for cars with Wings
>     I have a wing on my GT5.A  Lifting the decklid is a chore.A  Anyone
>     have experience using the decklid shocks for cars with wings?
>     [9]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
> 
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>   1. mailto:Dave at damardirect.com
>   2. mailto:julian_kift at hotmail.com
>   3. mailto:detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
>   4. http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%20Shock%20Kit.htm
>   5. http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%20Shock%20Kit.htm
>   6. mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com
>   7. mailto:panteradon at gmail.com
>   8. mailto:detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
>   9. 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
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