A real Lamborghini

This is a photo that I took of the rear engine cover latches from a 6.0 Diablo.

photos by Keith Billanti 99 Millenium Metallico Roadster

photos by Keith Billanti 99 Millenium Metallico Roadster

99 SVs

There is a detailed "manual" that Dale has created for you to view (in regards to this section). This instruction manual is on how he built his IFG Phantom Roadster. (click on his logo to visit his web site)

Click here to visit Dale's section on: Chapter 10 - Deck Lid

Dale Van Blokland

Working on the mechanism to release the latches that hold the roof on the decklid. Bought a 50# solenoid from Autolock to open the latches. I fabricated a piece of angle iron with two holes for the cables that will be bolted to a bracket. a second angle iron is used to hold the cable ends. By using a bolt I can adjust the tension on the solenoid. The bicycle cable are run to the latches and terminated in the center of the decklid to be connected to the solenoid. Connected everything, pushed the button and it isn't strong enogh to open them. I will have to keep working on it. This was most of the weekend's work. Sometimes it goes very slow with limited results.

Craig Nadeau

Engine Lid catch - I used this bear claw catch, one on either side. It is not OEM but it is the same idea and does a great job holding the lid stable.