I have gone to a brushed aluminum look to my '74-2.0 on the dash switch area -formerly the black basket weave fabric area, also the Momo steering wheel and window cranks. Now I want to fabricate some aluminum covers for the fuel tank/reservoir area, behind the trunk wall to cover the cluttered look.
has any one out there come up with covers for this area?
looking for ideas.
Also, the springs don't hold the front trunk lid up all the way and they are already adjusted to their tightest position.
could these springs be weak?

chaz,

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Paul

I have the same problem on my front trunk, it goes about 2/3 up, and suspect the extra weight from a lot of tin filler and paint making the lid to heavy, dont think the springs have much reserve for extra weight.

Lars S

The springs are painted steel. If the paint is no longer there, the steel will weaken with oxidation. Replace them - cheap.
BTW, this IS a question concerning originality and is fine here. The "brushed aluminum" portion belongs elsewhere.