[Rick Parker]

Some of you may have experience with this or perhaps it is OEM on your car. I have used a prop rod for the trunk lid in the past and now want to install the proper ratcheting mechanism. The problem I perceive is in the way it is attached to the body. I have fabricated a bracket that I want to bond to the underside of the left rear quarter panel next to the edge of the trunk about 6" from the leading edge of the trunk opening. I think it would be a good idea to apply a few additional layers of Fiberglass to the undeside area before bonding the bracket to it, for additional reinforcing. I will use a structural adhesive made by Lord Industries (Fuzor) to bond the bracket to the Fiberglass. Do any of the glass bodied cars use this type of trunk lid support mechanism and if so how is IT mounted. Is there a bracket attached to another location. Your feed back is appreciated, especially if you have encountered this modification yourself or are a dealer/builder.

Thanks........Rick