I removed the torsion bars during my 3800sc swap. I have the electric trunk opener but will not work as there's too much weight on the trunk with the wing and convertible top. I"m putting a front support rod in the rear to keep it open but I need some way to allow it to pop.

Does this torsion rod open the deck lid like a torsion bar opens Delorean doors? My 85 GT just has a piston , not a torsion bar. Should it?

If so, would be willing to sell your torsion bars if they will work on an 85 GT notchback? It would be cool for the deck lid to pop open on its own when the electric latch release is pressed.

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[This message has been edited by Lou and Blue (edited 03-28-2014).]

quote Originally posted by Lou and Blue: Does this torsion rod open the deck lid like a torsion bar opens Delorean doors? My 85 GT just has a piston , not a torsion bar. Should it? If so, would be willing to sell your torsion bars if they will work on an 85 GT notchback? It would be cool for the deck lid to pop open on its own when the electric latch release is pressed.

It allows the lid to pop up an inch or so so you can lift it up one handed then it holds it up once you get it there. I might be willing to sell if I infact don't need them.

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86 SE Convertible 3800sc 4t65e HD.

[This message has been edited by Tweeder (edited 03-28-2014).]

You might consider adding a front hood spring to the rear Decklid.

Had the same problem. If you adjust the decklid lock catch (the part in the trunk) downward a little it will pop for you.

Neil

If you just need to open it once a helper holding a little pressure upward on the lid will get it open, if you are alone a crowbar under the lid and push the button should get it open for you to replace whatever you need to for it to pop on its own, if that's what you are talking about. the crow bars weight will get the trunk lid open for you as the weight of it hanging out the back will put enough upward pressure to allow the lid to pop open.

Steve

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[This message has been edited by 84fiero123 (edited 03-29-2014).]

Some cars have a trunk popper mounted on the underside of the trunk lid that looks like a trunk light switch. I don't recall which makes/models/years of cars have this feature. It is just a spring loaded plunger that slightly lifts the trunk lid when the trunk release is engaged. If you have a nearby salvage yard you might take a look and see if there is one that will work.

Go to the junkyard and open just about any cars front hood. Get the spring thats mounted up by the latch and mount it to your decklid. Almost every one has that spring that pops the hood up an inch or so to reach the safety catch.

I agree, use a front hood "coil Spring" to pop it up an inch. "How" you "angle" your pistons, and the "Pressure they exert" will determine how much automatic LIFT they will do. Most just hold it up there AFTER you open it

Thanks all, I wasn't sure if there would be enough room for a spring or not.

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86 SE Convertible 3800sc 4t65e HD.