coring a trunk/decklid

[othtim]

Has anyone ever cored a trunk/decklid? Is it possible to remove material from the decklid to reduce weight and still have it close? Does cutting out the structe and leaving the skin impair the function of the trunk? I just need it to stay closed at speed, I don't need it to be strong.

 

[LSCustoms]

Has anyone ever cored a trunk/decklid? Is it possible to remove material from the decklid to reduce weight and still have it close? Does cutting out the structe and leaving the skin impair the function of the trunk? I just need it to stay closed at speed, I don't need it to be strong.

I dont think that removing the weight from this area will effect much? but anyhow if you do remove material, i would worry about warping... :idea: if you absolutely have to then I would suggest glassing the inside of it to retain some strength, not sure how much that weighs compared to stock, but prob would weight less if done right...

 

[LS1GN]

FWIW the 78-81 Montes had aluminum decklids. I didn't believe this until I saw one in the boneyard all rusted out - EXCEPT for the trunk~!