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Trunk prop rod |
daytona |
Jan 2 2018, 07:48 PM
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daytona Group: Members Posts: 437 Joined: 13-April 14 From: Ormond Beach, Florida Member No.: 17,249 Region Association: South East States |
Hi guys,
I removed the spring/torsion bars that keep open the trunk lid. I am now looking for a simple prop rod to install. Can anyone recommend one and vendor? Purchased one that uses two shock absorbers and mounts that screw on to the trunk hinges and the trunk. Looks like a nice setup but I would prefer a something that does not require drilling so many holes. Thanks, Bill. |
ConeDodger |
Jan 2 2018, 07:59 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,612 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I got carbon fiber rods for the front and rear from McMaster-Carr. Not too expensive either...
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Rand |
Jan 2 2018, 08:09 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
I picked up shocks from a rear SUV window at a pick-n-pull and had fun fabbing that up. Camp 914 has kits that are easy to install. But if you don't want to drill and just want props, they are easy to find online at a place like Rob suggested. If you want to get them in person, your local hobby or kite shop should have carbon tubes and hardware stores have dowels.
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wndsrfr |
Jan 2 2018, 08:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,430 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Sawed off wooden broomstick...inexpensive, no holes to drill, lies flat on floor in rear of trunk....hard to beat.
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JmuRiz |
Jan 2 2018, 09:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,434 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I’m guesing you went with an f-glass or cf lid? If not, why remove the stock bars?
The CF rid of wooden broom handle are the best bets. I have a test and front shock kits but don’t plan on running them after my front set failed over the years. Going back to stock |
GeorgeRud |
Jan 2 2018, 09:12 PM
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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 |
I used the plastic shaft of a driveway reflector I had laying around for the front hood of my 911. Was tired of banging my head. How ever, I used Camp91’s rear pressure shocks for the rear trunk on my 914 and they work wonderfully.
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Dave_Darling |
Jan 2 2018, 10:11 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
People have also used ski poles, possibly cut down.
--DD |
JeffBowlsby |
Jan 3 2018, 09:38 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
I know...
Put the stock T-bars back in.... |
VaccaRabite |
Jan 3 2018, 12:18 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
After the shocks on my Camp kit died... I have used:
A golf club, Pry bar, Long screw driver, 2x4, 2x2, 1x3, really any old chunk of lumber I happen to have laying around... Zach |
Rand |
Jan 3 2018, 12:59 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
After the shocks on my Camp kit died... I have used: A golf club, Pry bar, Long screw driver, 2x4, 2x2, 1x3, really any old chunk of lumber I happen to have laying around... Zach You should make a custom wood prop, ala shift knob style. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
BIGKAT_83 |
Jan 3 2018, 01:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States |
Umbrella then you always have one when you need it
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7TPorsh |
Jan 3 2018, 03:06 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
I cut the head off an old carbon golf club shaft...
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daytona |
Jan 3 2018, 03:53 PM
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daytona Group: Members Posts: 437 Joined: 13-April 14 From: Ormond Beach, Florida Member No.: 17,249 Region Association: South East States |
Hi all, and thanks for all the advise and suggestions.
I removed the torsion bars because they were damaging the pivot points. I still have the stock steel hood so I thought that the shock kit from camp would be good. However, when I realized I had to drill a bunch of holes I changed my mind. I been thinking about a prop rod like what street rodders use. Maybe have to drill one hole to mount it to the car. Something simple that stows away easily. I can't see using a prop rod that is higher tech than the car. Vacca Rabite, I like the idea of using a chunk of wood... if only I was driving a Morgan. Thanks, Bill. |
sholman5 |
Jan 3 2018, 05:11 PM
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Kraut burner Group: Members Posts: 189 Joined: 11-September 16 From: Ormond beach, Fl. Member No.: 20,391 Region Association: South East States |
I have an old golf club shaft that you can have.
Chris |
Rand |
Jan 3 2018, 05:34 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
I have an old golf club shaft that you can have. Chris Not very often the idea of getting the shaft sounds so friendly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Nice gesture. |
Elliot Cannon |
Jan 3 2018, 07:15 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
This is an easy project and you can get pretty creative with it. Here's mine for my fiberglass hood. It was made with stuff I already had in the garage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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daytona |
Jan 3 2018, 07:44 PM
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daytona Group: Members Posts: 437 Joined: 13-April 14 From: Ormond Beach, Florida Member No.: 17,249 Region Association: South East States |
Elliot, thanks for the idea. I think I know where to and how to install a prop rod for the rear trunk lid.
Thanks Sholman5, I might take you up open it. I guess I'll see you at the speedway this weekend. Thanks guys. Bill. |
jmitro |
Jan 3 2018, 10:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 23-July 15 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 18,986 Region Association: None |
this is what I'd like to do:
simple yet elegant Attached thumbnail(s) |
Elliot Cannon |
Jan 4 2018, 12:39 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
I think I like that one better than mine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Man, I got to quit f*ckin' around with this car and just DRIVE it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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Maltese Falcon |
Jan 4 2018, 01:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,694 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Member here Sherwood goes by the user name screenguy914.
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