'41 - '48 Trunk supports

[Vintage Copper 47]

Originally Posted by Kube

That band-aid looks "cumbersome" to me. How about simply drilling a small (1/8") hole through both arms in that same area and placing a steel rivet in there when you want the lid to stay up?
I've done that on a couple of client's 1940 Ford "drivers" and not only is it very inconspicuous, it works rather well.

That is exactly what I did with my 47 I wanted to attach the pin with wire.. in the meantime I leave it in a magnetic tray I keep on the toolbox.. so it is always handy..