Can someone suggest the correct (modern) replacement gas struts for the rear deck of an early '72 car (w/o wing)? Also, is there a source to have the originals rebuilt? Thanks
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Check with Jim Cozzolino. He bought me 2 struts for less than half the price of the Pantera vendors and they work great!
I just bought struts for my car, so I just got done price-shopping.
As of about 2 months ago, the best deal on rear decklid shocks was with Larry Stock. http://www.panteraparts.com/ They are not the originals, but are modern replacements that fit and work well. About 7 years ago, I bought a set from Larry as well for my '72, and they worked great. I have no vested interest in recommending him, blah blah blah
Two bits of advice - install the struts upside down so that the seals don't dry out (that's what usually does them in) and be careful about experimenting with aftermarket struts... There are stories out there of people installing the wrong strut and bending their rear decklid as a result. They can put a lot of stress on the decklid, and installing a too-strong shock can warp it.
I've got mine still in the packaging, and it is on my list of things to do over the next month or two...
As of about 2 months ago, the best deal on rear decklid shocks was with Larry Stock. http://www.panteraparts.com/ They are not the originals, but are modern replacements that fit and work well. About 7 years ago, I bought a set from Larry as well for my '72, and they worked great. I have no vested interest in recommending him, blah blah blah
Two bits of advice - install the struts upside down so that the seals don't dry out (that's what usually does them in) and be careful about experimenting with aftermarket struts... There are stories out there of people installing the wrong strut and bending their rear decklid as a result. They can put a lot of stress on the decklid, and installing a too-strong shock can warp it.
I've got mine still in the packaging, and it is on my list of things to do over the next month or two...