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(Andy) Bujtas
I fitted the rear decklid using the new hinges (see previous build pictures)
and shocks that I got from IFG. You can also see the plate I bonded into
the decklid for the hinge. The short hinge-end is a 3/16 plate with stainless
steel studs. The longer (rear-facing) plate is 1/8 to support the wing.
The wing holes have been drilled, but I will countersink them so that
I can use SS flat-head Phillips screws to attach the wing. This way there
will be no interference of the wing attachment bolts with the decklid
weather-stripping. You can see that the shocks are attached to the body
on the trunk structure. The other end of the shock is attached to the
hinge flange. This way, I can remove the decklid without removing the
shocks or the hinges. The shock bracket is placed such that when I open
the decklid the full force of the shock comes into play later in the opening
of the lid. When closed, it will snap the hinge with a down force when
the decklid is about 90% closed. When the latch is opened, the trunk will
not snap open, but requires a little lift to push the decklid upwards. |
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