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Old 02-07-2019, 07:04 PM   #4
meric42
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Default Re: '41 - '48 Trunk supports

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Originally Posted by swoopNZ View Post
Try welding a 2 inch long piece of flat steel on each of the upper arms on yours to extend their length.
Higher lift angle makes all the difference.
Eases the strain.
Works on 39 coupes.
The early Drake repro ones for 39's did not hold the trunk lid up.
Thanks I will give that a try
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