fiberglass hatchback

charged50 · 06-06-2001, 06:29 PM

I have owned my 91 GT for 5 years now and have put alot of time and goodies into it. Now I have to do something with my hatchback. (yes rust) and looks pretty bad on the underside. Just wanted to know if anyone had some input on the fiberglass hatch. Is it any good? can I put all the parts back on to it from factory?
(or should I just buy a new factory one)

Thanks,
charged50

jefg4@hotmail.com

Harry · 06-08-2001, 10:14 AM

One thing I learned about fiberglass deck lids is that they cannot use the stock lift cylinders. You have to carry around a stick to prop it up. This may not be true for all lids, but something you may want to check out before you buy one. Other than that, I might just hit a boneyard and see if you can find a decent used one there.

Good luck, and let us know what you end up doing.

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See my 1985 Mustang GT

Stang Runner · 06-08-2001, 05:52 PM

I have one and am going to put it on in the next week I put 2 new stock lift cylinders last year and it is hard to close it with the old steel one. I think I will go to the Junk yard a do that. How hard is it to put the Lock in to it looks like I need to cut it.

06-06-2001, 06:29 PM	#1
charged50 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Castle, PA USA Posts: 2	fiberglass hatchback I have owned my 91 GT for 5 years now and have put alot of time and goodies into it. Now I have to do something with my hatchback. (yes rust) and looks pretty bad on the underside. Just wanted to know if anyone had some input on the fiberglass hatch. Is it any good? can I put all the parts back on to it from factory? (or should I just buy a new factory one) Thanks, charged50 jefg4@hotmail.com

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06-08-2001, 10:14 AM	#2
Harry Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Dayton, OH USA Posts: 678	One thing I learned about fiberglass deck lids is that they cannot use the stock lift cylinders. You have to carry around a stick to prop it up. This may not be true for all lids, but something you may want to check out before you buy one. Other than that, I might just hit a boneyard and see if you can find a decent used one there. Good luck, and let us know what you end up doing. ------------------ See my 1985 Mustang GT

06-08-2001, 05:52 PM	#3
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	I have one and am going to put it on in the next week I put 2 new stock lift cylinders last year and it is hard to close it with the old steel one. I think I will go to the Junk yard a do that. How hard is it to put the Lock in to it looks like I need to cut it.