One strut, Two strut, Three strut, Four...

[nascar03]

I would really like to hear from convert, FRC or Z06 owners from other years as to whether they have 1 or 2 struts.
It looks like Bill and I have one strut and where built in Aug/Sept 2002.
I wonder why this changed?
My hinge part #s are:
drivers side #6103LH
Pass. side #4913RH
Can anyone confirm?

thanx
graham

 

[Keith Tedford]

GM wouldn't be adding ANYTHING that wasn't deemed necessary. It could be that when the hinges got a little dry from lack of lubrication, the deck lid might have been buckling on some cars when closed by hand from the side opposite the strut. It happened with '69 Chevelles when the hinges dried out and got stiff. Go to slam the hood down and it would buckle just ahead of the hinge. I saw the results once so I always kept the hinges well lubricated. Could have been something similar happening here with all the pressure from the strut on one side. Just a thought.