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37 - 38 Coupe trunk lid supports interchange? #174342 05/27/10 01:30 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 108 Houston, Texas CraigB OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP CraigB Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 108 Houston, Texas	I know the early 37s had a scissor type support and that mid year they went to the telescoping type which is what my coupe has. However one is locking in place at full lift and the other is just going along for the ride.... I could try and fix/replace the bad one... But knowing in 38 they added exposed springs to help lift this heavy lid... I have to wonder if I can retrofit 38 supports to a 37 without much or any modification? Craig

Re: 37 - 38 Coupe trunk lid supports interchange? CraigB #174345 05/27/10 02:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	Replacing the broken spring is a fairly straight forward deal if you're careful. The springs are cheap. The procedure has been covered here in the past. If you decide to go that route there are several here who have done it and can help. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

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