metal trunk lid on a fiberglass body?

[adam]

I orderd a metal trunk lid for my fiberglass 27 roadster body and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for how to go about this project.. ive got higes and a latch..im just concerned about how sturdy the body will be after I cut a huge section out of the back.. Has anyone done this successfully?

 

[adam]

Cool.cool

 

[Track-T]

only pic I could find right now. cut mine out and used the removed part as the lid.
If you use a thin blade in the jig saw it will work.
mine is hinged in the rear because the fuel tank didn't leave room for hinges.

 

[adam]

So its almost like a rumble seat lid?. What did you use to hinge the bottom of the lid to the back of tge car?.. Great pic!

 

[Track-T]

I'm going to use hinges from the rear back glass from a explorer.
I sanded the black coating off and polished them.

 

[adam]

How was the rigidity of the back end after cutting it out. Thats my big concern

 

[Track-T]

The lid itself is good, I added 3/4" wood for the floor and sides to support the body.
You can always glass some wood to the lid if you feel it is to weak.