Trunk prop question

Thanks everyone. "Spear gun" - I like it.

I checked the unit against a scale, only has about 20 pounds of force extended, but about 60 compressed. spring is tired from sitting stretched for 45 years.

I was just concerned I was missing something in the general installation of it. The design is sound, and it articulates out of the way well enough. The attachment to the inner stiffener on the trunk lid is solid. The hole on the body is a little egg shaped. Not a big deal. I will look at adding a longer tube.

B.