1972 Cutlass Supreme Trunk Tension Rods

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January 23rd, 2017, 08:42 PM

rcdynamic88

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1972 Cutlass Supreme Trunk Tension Rods

Need to find a set of trunk tension rods for a 1972 Cutlass Supreme, I have a set from a Cutlass S, but they must be different because they are too long.

January 24th, 2017, 05:42 AM

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Hardtop or 'vert?

Never mind. I just saw your other posts. Do you have a measurement on the ones that you need? Thanks, Bob.

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January 25th, 2017, 03:00 AM

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I'm not sure of the actual length, the originals are missing. The ones I have from a Cutlass S appear to be approx. 3" too long to fit into the brackets. Are the rods also different between converts and hardtops?

January 28th, 2017, 01:58 AM

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I have some not sure if any good but probably are. Still in a parts car. Aprx 35 miles from Lansing. Call me Leave a msg if I can't answer. Thanks Greg. 517-862-6407.

January 28th, 2017, 04:59 AM

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Would it be possible to just cut to size? Believe there three or four slots to set tension. Cut to length.

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January 28th, 2017, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by classicmuscle.442

Would it be possible to just cut to size? Believe there three or four slots to set tension.

The three "slots" are to adjust the tension that raises the deck lid and holds it open. He's saying that the overall length of the rods, side to side, is too long.