[DeTomaso] Deck lid Shocks for cars with Wings

Julian Kift julian_kift at hotmail.com
Mon Mar 5 11:29:58 EST 2018 

People seem to have had varying degrees of success with rebuilds, I heard of some leaking the gas out, presumably struts get pitted after many years service.


I do recall reading one article where someone had gutted a stock unit and inserted a modern gas strut inside providing the oem look and a creative solution.


Julian

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From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of Jeff Detrich <jjdetrich at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 8:24 AM
Cc: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Deck lid Shocks for cars with Wings

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 <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:julian_kift at hotmail.com]
> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2018 5:20 PM
> To: Don Franck; 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.
>
> http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%20Shock%20Kit.htm
Replacement Deck Lid Shock Kit - IPSCO<http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%20Shock%20Kit.htm>
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 ...



>
> <http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%20Shock%20Kit.htm
> >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?
>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/DeTomaso-Pantera-w-WING-
DeTomaso Pantera w WING | eBay<https://www.ebay.com/itm/DeTomaso-Pantera-w-WING->
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   People seem to have had varying degrees of success with rebuilds, I
   heard of some leaking the gas out, presumably struts get pitted after
   many years service.

   I do recall reading one article where someone had gutted a stock unit
   and inserted a modern gas strut inside providing the oem look and a
   creative solution.

   Julian
     __________________________________________________________________

   From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
   Jeff Detrich <jjdetrich at gmail.com>
   Sent: Monday, March 5, 2018 8:24 AM
   Cc: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Deck lid Shocks for cars with Wings

   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 <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 [[1]mailto:julian_kift at hotmail.com]
   > Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2018 5:20 PM
   > To: Don Franck; 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.
   >
   >
   [2]http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%20Shock%20Kit.htm
   [3]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 ...
   >
   > <http://ipsco.org/Pantera%20Parts/Rear%20Deck%20Lid%20Shock%20Kit.htm
   > >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?
   >
   > [4]https://www.ebay.com/itm/DeTomaso-Pantera-w-WING-
   [5]DeTomaso Pantera w WING | eBay
   www.ebay.com
   Find best value and selection for your DeTomaso Pantera w WING search
   on eBay. World's leading marketplace.
   > 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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