Topic: Trunk holder-opener doodad (Read 1869 times)

Jim Harding · « **on:** April 12, 2002, 09:25:29 am »

I'm going to replace my broom handle AKA prop rod with something more in style.....
I was looking at Alan Smiths SPF car and he has one that clicks to hold the trunk lid up, and releases with an upward movement of the lid to allow easy closing. I think I saw the same type on the FFR cars. Am I right, and does anyone have a part number and source for this thing?
Thanks,
- Jim -

John Wilkins · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2002, 10:15:32 am »

I think Kevin Moses had something like you suggest. He has since replaced it with gas struts, so you may want to see if he is interested in selling the prop rods. They are available from Finish Line and are on page 10 of their online catalog.

Jim Harding · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2002, 10:47:34 am »

John,

Thanks for the lead..... I'll go over to Finish Line and also e-mail Kevin.

- Jim -

Gary Hughes · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2002, 05:15:33 pm »

Jim,

Unique supplies their newer kits with that kind of trunk lid support. You might give the Weavers a call. In fact, as I write this, I think Allen Caskie got one from them to substitute for his broom handle. Don't know if he put it in yet. If he hasn't, it'll have to wait until the Webbers go in. Saw them yesterday, and now I have a bad case of carb-envy!

Jim Harding · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2002, 08:07:09 pm »

Gary,

I surfed over to Finishline and they have them for under 20 bucks each. I was a little surprised at the low price..... seeing how a set of plastic sun visors with hardware is a cool hundred. Probably put together an order this weekend.

See ya in a couple weeks.

- Jim -

spdshift · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2002, 10:14:00 am »

Jim,

Contrary to what Hughes would have you believe, I got mine from Finish Line as well. I've been quite pleased with it, so far. Of course, it's still in my parts pile awaiting install, but it looks great.--

Allen

JACK MOGUS · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2002, 07:32:16 pm »

HEY JIM,

FINISH LINE HAS THEM FOR ABOUT $20.00.

TRACK AUTO HAS THE PNUEMATIC LIFTS FOR ABOUT $8.00.

I HAVE THEM ON THE HOOD AND THE TRUNK LID OF THE EXCALIBUR.

THEY WORK GREAT,

SUNDANCE

Jim Harding · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2002, 07:59:06 pm »

Yeah Jack, I ordered them from Paula on Monday........ only they are temporarily out of stock. Oh well, I did paint the broom stick black so it matched the car.......... and I ordered a set of sun visors to make my car look more like a ..... ahhhhh ..... real one?

- Jim -

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