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BigVarn
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 Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2025 9:22 am Post subject: Fastback Rear Lid Hinge Springs |
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Hey there. My '68 Fastback has hinges for the rear lid but no springs. I'm getting conflicting information regarding the type of spring that's used. Can someone please clarify what I need and where I might find some?
The item identified on the parts image doesn't seem to be what I need (so I'm told). I'm a newb based in the UK
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2025 2:20 pm Post subject: Re: Fastback Rear Lid Hinge Springs |
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Yup, those are what you're looking for...fastback only Torsion bars for the rear trunk lid.
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2025 2:46 pm Post subject: Re: Fastback Rear Lid Hinge Springs |
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I have a complete 71 fasty rear section to cut up in Oregon.
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BigVarn
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2025 10:02 am Post subject: Re: Fastback Rear Lid Hinge Springs |
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| Bobnotch wrote: |
| Yup, those are what you're looking for...fastback only Torsion bars for the rear trunk lid. |
Thanks but if you look at the third of Mike's photos below, it doesn't have torsion bars... |
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BigVarn
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2025 10:11 am Post subject: Re: Fastback Rear Lid Hinge Springs |
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| Bobnotch wrote: |
| Yup, those are what you're looking for...fastback only Torsion bars for the rear trunk lid. |
It's the two pieces in blue that I've been told I need, not the torsion bars... ?? |
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BigVarn
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2025 10:12 am Post subject: Re: Fastback Rear Lid Hinge Springs |
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| Mike Fisher wrote: |
I have a complete 71 fasty rear section to cut up in Oregon.
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It's these two pieces I think I need |
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BigVarn
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2025 10:13 am Post subject: Re: Fastback Rear Lid Hinge Springs |
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| Mike Fisher wrote: |
| I have a complete 71 fasty rear section to cut up in Oregon. |
I could also use the rear lid cable mech... |
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2025 12:16 pm Post subject: Re: Fastback Rear Lid Hinge Springs |
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| BigVarn wrote: |
It's these two pieces I think I need |
If I remember right, those in the blue circles are ramps for the hinges. The torsion bars are hidden above out of site.
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FastyOrange
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2025 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Fastback Rear Lid Hinge Springs |
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Photo from the gallery. That piece acts as a stop for the hinge and guard for the torsion springs. Also holds the switch for the trunk light on the passenger side. Someone please correct me if any of that is inaccurate, my car is in storage and I'm not able to just go look right now. But, going off memory, I don't think anything rides that bracket. I hope this is helpful.
Jon
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BigVarn
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2025 11:48 pm Post subject: Re: Fastback Rear Lid Hinge Springs |
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| Bobnotch wrote: |
| BigVarn wrote: |
It's these two pieces I think I need |
If I remember right, those in the blue circles are ramps for the hinges. The torsion bars are hidden above out of site. |
Thanks Bob |
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BigVarn
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2025 11:50 pm Post subject: Re: Fastback Rear Lid Hinge Springs |
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| FastyOrange wrote: |
Photo from the gallery. That piece acts as a stop for the hinge and guard for the torsion springs. Also holds the switch for the trunk light on the passenger side. Someone please correct me if any of that is inaccurate, my car is in storage and I'm not able to just go look right now. But, going off memory, I don't think anything rides that bracket. I hope this is helpful.
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This site is invaluable for someone new to the. That photo makes everything much clearer in my head. Thanks very much Jon.  |
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KTPhil 
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| Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2025 8:46 am Post subject: Re: Fastback Rear Lid Hinge Springs |
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