Early Cuda trunk prop brackets

[65BCODA]

as in photo's.......I have the prop......need the 2 brackets.

Thanks Roger

 

[cudamark]

Near as I can tell, they started using those covers in the middle of '66. I even have one car with the lower cover but not the upper!(or the holes either) They aren't really a bracket as the hook doesn't actually attach to it. The upper cover in your photo is 180 degrees off. The opening should face toward the center of the trunk lid.

 

[CudaChick1968]

Awwww, you're not gonna show off the pretty one Roger? :-D

 

[65BCODA]

Thanks for the info Mark.........I kinda figured them for covers......Mine is starting to eat into the paint at the top location, thought maybe these would help with the issue with a "finished" look as well.

roger

 

[65BCODA]

Awwww, you're not gonna show off the pretty one Roger? :-D

I'm saving that for a "special moment"......on final install.

 

[CudaChick1968]

I know, you've probably still got them stashed in a box somewhere. :-D FYI: I plasti-dipped the ends of your shepherd hooks so they won't dig into the paint.

 

[65BCODA]

She said ......"My Shepherds Hook".......Gunna have to use that one on the wife.

 

[CudaChick1968]

She said ......"My Shepherds Hook".......Gunna have to use that one on the wife.

Of course you are! I won't let you use it on me. That's just a little bit beyond the scope of our relationship. ;-)

Love ya Roger! :love4:

 

[65BCODA]

"Our relationship".........things are looking up.

 

[65BCODA]

Parts have been located via 61dart trk

Thanks FABO

 

[64physhy]

What the hell is that? It doesn't look anything like my trunk supports on my '64.

 

[CudaChick1968]

Parts have been located via 61dart trk

Thanks FABO

Woo hoooooo the FABO parts network strikes again! Congrats.

 

[cudamark]

What the hell is that? It doesn't look anything like my trunk supports on my '64.

'64 and early '65 used a ratchet type prop. The late '65 and '66 used the spring loaded "speargun"

 

[64physhy]

Ahhh, thanks Mark. I think I prefer the early ones.

 

[cudamark]

Ahhh, thanks Mark. I think I prefer the early ones.

The only problem with the ratchet style is, if someone forgot that you had to lift it first before you pushed down, you could tweak the lid. The problem with the "speargun" is the spring would get weak and not hold the lid high enough....plus there is always tension on the hinges which wears them out a bit faster.