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05-14-2010 #1
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Gas strut idea...will it work on early 2gen camaro?
re: this post about the gas strut for a 1st gen camaro trunk spring.
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...3&postcount=71
Just wondering if these same 60# struts would work on my 70 camaro w/ short spoiler?
(10" extended, 6.81" collapsed) I have 2 of them on my wish list in an online store...just thought that I would run it by the forum before I hit the purchase button.1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454
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05-14-2010 #2
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So are you thinking of attaching to the wheel tub area like on the referenced 1st gen? I've been trying to come up with a way to use struts on the trunk too...
Tim
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05-14-2010 #3
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I found little sheetmetal brackets with the ball stud already on them
was gonna plug weld the bracket to the sheet metal1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454
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05-14-2010 #4
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Here's the site....has all sorts of brackets if that one doesn't work....
https://www.rvupgradestore.com/items...c%20strut.html1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454
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05-14-2010 #5
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Very cool. Go for it and let me know how it works. I think as long as you get the correct angle/push it should work just fine. Please post pics if you do it!
Tim
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05-14-2010 #6
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will do.
Originally Posted by MoonMan
1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454
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05-16-2010 #7
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this is the formula i planned on using. stolen from the camaro site.
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I am attaching the formula in a pdf document I downloaded from the ACE strut site
W= Weight of the trunk lid - I estimated 30lbs, its actually 33lb (w/spoiler)
Rw= distance to center of gravity - if no spoiler thats 1/2 the trunk width; with a spoiler its closer to 15"-16"
Lg = distance from the hinge to the ball stud
n = number of struts you are using
So for a trunk lid with spolier thats 33lbs x 15"/4" x 2 (struts) = 62 lbs
so use 2 - 60lbs struts for trunk lid with spoiler
Hood hinges have 2 pivot points so this formula won't apply.
Tim
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05-16-2010 #8
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right click save...thanks Tim!!
I am still trying to figure out a way to do it on our 70 Camaro project,I want to keep them hidden so I x'ed the struts. I am thinking a large trap spring on the hinge...think mouse trap.
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Yeah, me too...I was busy this weekend and didn't get to measure off my car's trunk hinges to the floor or that sheetmetal bracket...so I don't have anything to add yet. Originally Posted by The WidowMaker
1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454
05-20-2010 #10
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Popped the trunk open last night on the car...there is no way this idea will fly and be water-tight. Dang hinges are outside of the trunk gasket.....
camera phone pic of the hinge location on the early second gen camaro.
1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454
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