DanielForest
True Classic
Hi,
With the install of the Faza snorkel, the removal of the rain tray and the fitting of weber dcoe's with long trumpets (all the way into the rear trunk), I would like to be able to keep the decklid open to allow better air circulation, something like an inch of opening. My first idea was to fit a longer prop latch instead of the original decklid one (like the one for the engine cover) but It seems complicated. Both latch are welded between 2 layers of metal skin.
So I'm searching for another option. Instead of using the original catch, I could fit a "trailer door hook and keeper". The idea is I don't want the movement of the car closing the lid or leave it to fly completely open. So the more basic model would not do since the movement may allow to unlatch it. But I kinda like the one below.
The left part would be bolted near the original catch latch and the part on the right bolted to the underside of the decklid. Another advantage would be I could keep the original latching mechanism if I want to close the decklid completely.
I'm also thinking about 2" circular holes behind the licence plates to allow more aire exiting. Then, I would have to move the licence a little farther with some studs. But that's another subject... Anyway, since I'm working on my car for 20 years now, I'm not going to rush anything...
With the install of the Faza snorkel, the removal of the rain tray and the fitting of weber dcoe's with long trumpets (all the way into the rear trunk), I would like to be able to keep the decklid open to allow better air circulation, something like an inch of opening. My first idea was to fit a longer prop latch instead of the original decklid one (like the one for the engine cover) but It seems complicated. Both latch are welded between 2 layers of metal skin.
So I'm searching for another option. Instead of using the original catch, I could fit a "trailer door hook and keeper". The idea is I don't want the movement of the car closing the lid or leave it to fly completely open. So the more basic model would not do since the movement may allow to unlatch it. But I kinda like the one below.
The left part would be bolted near the original catch latch and the part on the right bolted to the underside of the decklid. Another advantage would be I could keep the original latching mechanism if I want to close the decklid completely.
I'm also thinking about 2" circular holes behind the licence plates to allow more aire exiting. Then, I would have to move the licence a little farther with some studs. But that's another subject... Anyway, since I'm working on my car for 20 years now, I'm not going to rush anything...