Re: [Classic Mustang] 1969-70 Trunk Lid Prop Rod

Only cars that got a spoiler on the rear got the prop rod.  That would be the Boss Mustangs.  If you had an aftermarket or over the counter spoiler from the dealership then they may have included that in the spoiler kit.

 

 

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----- Original Message -----

From: Dan O'Reilly

To: classicmustang@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 1:40 PM

Subject: Re: [Classic Mustang] 1969-70 Trunk Lid Prop Rod

Ray -

The 69/70 fastback cars ended up with a prop rod 'cause the torsion bars
weren't strong enough to hold the trunk lid open. In fact, I'm not
entirely certain that early '69 cars had the prop rod (i.e., it may have
been added by Ford after some customer complaints). The 71-73 cars have a
stronger setup (although my '71 Mach's trunk lid is susceptible to crashing
down with only a little encouragement) and so didn't need the prop rod, as
do the pre-69's.

At 11:31 AM 4/27/2009, Ray Davison wrote:
>cetialpha4 wrote:
> > Hello all,
> >
> > Does anyone out there know the length of the stock trunk prop rod
> > used on the 1969 and 1970 fastbacks? I have a 1970 Mach 1 which came
> > with no prop rod, but had one at one time because it has the holes on
> > the underside of the deck lid and in the rear end-cap, as weel as the
> > clip that held it in place when closed. I purchased an aftermarket
> > replacement rod, but it does not seem to line up to the existing
> > holes. The one I bought measures about 23.5" stem to stern. Anyone
> > out there have one they could measure, or a graphic of where the
> > mounting holes are supposed to be if that length is indeed stock?
>
>I have a 65 plus 71 and 73 Mach 1s. They all have same design torsion
>rods to hold the trunk lid open. So you are saying that for the 69-70
>they propped it up with a stick. Doesn't sound right.
>
>But if so I would add gas rods. I am doing that with a couple vans that
>have hood props.
>
>Ray

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Dan O'Reilly
1971 Bright Red Mach 1
2002 Black Deluxe Convertible
Colorado Springs, CO

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