swapping out convertible trunk lids

[89325ic]

Are the cabby trunk lids interchangeable with a coupe/sedan? I am thinking about getting rid of my trunk mounted light so either swap or weld the holes.

[Sam Cogley]

You'd have to move the strut brackets from the cabby lid to the hardtop lid, or find a set from a junkyard cabby. Otherwise, I think they'll fit. I'm planning on doing this, using a rear wing with an integrated light to get rid of the leaky lump. Until then, I have a new housing to fix the leaky lump.

[89325ic]

No kidding on the leaks. It started leaking over the past couple months and since I have been working on front I did not pay attention and open the trunk until recently and noticed the moisture. Rusted my perfect tool kit and of course everything else is wet.

[Wiglaf]

no, they are totally different length!

[Miasma]

no, they are totally different length!

AFAIK They are the exact same other than the strut mounting and 3rd brake light.

[Wiglaf]

they aren't. i sourced a coupe trunk lid to put on my vert for this exact purpose.

[Miasma]

So what is different again? I just walked out front and measured them and they are the exact same size. 1 foot 9 inches long and 4 feet 4 inches across about.

Measured off a 91' vert and a 87' IS.

[cactusjacks1]

Are the cabby trunk lids interchangeable with a coupe/sedan? I am thinking about getting rid of my trunk mounted light so either swap or weld the holes.

Yes!! Just 4 bolts & your rid of that wart!!

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[Miasma]

Looks good like that, All naked like.

And I rest my case about them being pretty much the exact same.

[Dragowl]

next on my list of mods

[cactusjacks1]

next on my list of mods

It is really quite easy - buy a matching color coupe/4 door trunk lid, 4 bolts for off/on adjust & your done. Probably get the part for under $100 & install is @ 35 min.

Please note, this is illegal in some states because your removing the 3rd brake light. If you get tickets & attract cops like a magnet - or play "dare you" with the local police, they WILL find a way to write you up for this - so don't do it!!

[89325ic]

Cactusjacks, thanks for the pics and answering my question.

In a perfect world I would buy the italian only spoiler with the integrated brake light. I know a couple of aftermarkets have them but I have not personally seen anything that does not look ricey