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| partwerks |
 Oct 19 2014, 08:54 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,613 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787  |
Where might be a good place to get those trunk shocks that will work in place of the torsion bars for the rear deck lid?
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| mepstein |
Oct 19 2014, 09:01 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,970 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Camp914
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| Bruce Hinds |
Oct 19 2014, 09:17 PM
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V-8 madness Group: Members Posts: 748 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Here's another idea that I've not seen posted here.
I use old worn out struts from a Ford Bronco II we had years ago. Ford made some perfect sized 90 degree brackets and the longer struts will support the weight of the rear lid and the top too. Yes, I made brackets to go inside the bottom of the lid and mount the top there. Top then comes up with the lid! It makes access to the rear trunk a lot easier, you don't have to try and hold the top up when getting things in and out. Sorry no pictures, it's actually kind of embarrassing, I'm a hack and they could be made a lot nicer, but it works. |
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| partwerks |
Oct 19 2014, 09:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,613 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
Storing the top isn't a big deal with me. I think in the last 7 years, maybe I had the top off once? I would rather have a hard top. Tangerine racing does them, but at this point in time, are not offering the do it yourself kit for sale.
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| GeorgeRud |
Oct 20 2014, 08:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
All the parts could be easily sourced from McMaster-Carr, but Camp914 has put together the correct parts that fit, so make things easy on yourself and just get his kit.
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| Dtjaden |
Oct 20 2014, 08:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 232 Joined: 25-May 13 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 15,915 Region Association: Northern California |
I have the Camp914 kits front and rear and they are great. In addition to smoother operation you gain some additional room in the engine compartment for better access.
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| Ian Stott |
Oct 20 2014, 02:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 28-January 08 From: Moncton/Canada Member No.: 8,635 Region Association: Canada |
I have the Camp 914 shocks, you won't regret getting them!
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
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| r_towle |
Oct 20 2014, 10:12 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Why put the top on at all?
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