[DeTomaso] Decklid Corner Bumpers

[Larry Weston]

I will install tabs in my decklid for the bumpers should I ever paint, but for now I have a implemented a slightly less elegant solution.
Little pieces of 1/8" rubber glued in place. They work.
I hope the pictures work.
Larry


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Subject: [DeTomaso] Decklid Corner Bumpers

All,

Like John, I have the belief the deck lid latch redesign was intended to more positively locate the decklid in order to prevent paint chipping due to its movement into the fenders.

Whether the deck lid is moving sideways and hitting the fenders or the fenders are somehow flexing into the decklid, chipped paint is a common problem in this area.

Bumpers mounted as shown in my previously posted photos will prevent panel to panel contact and its subsequent paint chipping.

Downside of this approach is it requires welding to the decklid which in all likelihood would damage decklid paint if done on a finished car.

Larry

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   I will install tabs in my decklid for the bumpers should I ever paint,
   but for now I have a implemented a slightly less elegant solution.

   Little pieces of 1/8" rubber glued in place. They work.

   I hope the pictures work.

   Larry
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   From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
   Larry Finch via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
   Sent: Monday, August 29, 2022 10:46 AM
   To: Email List Address For Posting <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
   Subject: [DeTomaso] Decklid Corner Bumpers

   All,
   Like John, I have the belief the deck lid latch redesign was intended
   to more positively locate the decklid in order to prevent paint
   chipping due to its movement into the fenders.
   Whether the deck lid is moving sideways and hitting the fenders or the
   fenders are somehow flexing into the decklid, chipped paint is a common
   problem in this area.
   Bumpers mounted as shown in my previously posted photos will prevent
   panel to panel contact and its subsequent paint chipping.
   Downside of this approach is it requires welding to the decklid which
   in all likelihood would damage decklid paint if done on a finished car.
   Larry
   Sent from me using a magic, handheld electronic gizmo.
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