I like the idea of the gas shocks, it looks like you did some reinforcing, is that correct? As well when you fit "your" trunk lid, was it proud in the middle at all? Mine was up to 3/8" proud. THX!
Yes I would say you could do that and it would be quite easy to do. One member in the forum actually fixed the trunk so it would open towards the rear, like a rumble seat.
Right, we used a kit from a vendor, it contained two reinforcing rods and the shocks. The rods were massaged a bit to fit the curvature. Vendor instructions were to glue the rods to the trunk, we used screws to tighten the rods against the outer skin, then packed the opening with resin. The rods bonded to the trunk skin will last long after both me and the car have rotted away. Though not as obvious, the major reinforcing was in the bottom of the trunk to keep the back piece between the tail lights solid and prevent distortion, that seemed to help quite a bit as we stabilized the fitment.
Do you think that the shocks pull in the trunk when closed or do they push outwards and open the trunk when the latch is released. I have seen both types so I am curious. THX!
Series of shots of the final interior product. I am particularly pleased with the roof seam cover, the backsplash with Ethyl, the rubber pad under the pedals, the Console, and the Trunk Panels
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