1965 Barracuda Trunk support questions

Hello,

Steve here from Australia. I imported a 65 Barracuda from LA last year and am having much fun with it. 1964-65 Barracudas are seldom seen down here which is both good (rarity factor) and bad (no parts)

I'm trying to sort out a couple of issues with the trunk lid. The hinges have play in them and I've read the thread regards the use of the "Help!" pins. It seems the only option as I just can't find replacements, either good used, rebuilt or nos.

Of course if anyone has some for sale.......

But of bigger concern is the thing that holds the deck lid open. It works, probably a little too well and over time the trunk lid has twisted. I was wondering if anyone had come up with a different way of supporting the trunk lid?