Re: [Chrysler300] Hurst Spoiler Support

[Ray Jones <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

As I understand it, after the Hursts were built, the problem started to 
show up. It  was caused by owners  using the spoiler to close the 
trunk, stressing the spoiler.
Of course, even as they tell you with modern cars with spoilers, DON'T 
use the spoiler to slam the lid, use the actual lid under the spoiler.

The fix, done by the dealers, was to install a fiberglass brace that 
was made to fit for support. A hole was drilled inside the trunk, the 
brace was slid into place, and a bolt  held it  in place. Not sure if 
there is a captive nut installed in the spoiler, but it seems so. I can 
send photos, if you want. I have a spare trunk lid which has none.
My Hurst has  2 supports, equally spaced at the 1/3, 2/3 points.  I've 
never seen another with 2.
I bought my Hurst from the Dealer  Principal, who owned it from 10K 
miles and about 2 yrs. old. He didn't know about the cars until after 
they were sent to the dealers, and said it took him 2 years to find one 
to buy. I assume he had the supports installed in his dealership. They 
told me he had  an old mechanic who took care of the Hurst, which he 
drove daily for many years to and from work.

Ray

On Oct 29, 2007, at 12:39 AM, mwl1967@xxxxxxx wrote:

Hey all,
  have heard rumors but have never actually seen a factory
  support for the spoiler on the trunklid of the Hurst. Have had a 
problem with
  cracks forming on the right and left sides of the lid and now that the 
car is
  freshly painted I'm going to try to avoid closing the lid by the 
spoiler but
  I'm sure sooner or later it's going to happen.

  Was there ever a kind of a support available to keep the
  spoiler from sagging? Anyone making repros or should I try to fabricate
  something?

  Thanks,
  Mike Laiserin

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