One Trunk Support Rod or Two?

[dibbons]

This '65 Barracuda for sale with the trunk lid open looks like it has a small rod on the driver's side and the common (for '65) ratchet/click type trunk support on the passenger side. Did the factory use both of those items on new vehicles? Thank you.

1965 Plymouth Barracuda | eBay

 

[valiantwagonguy]

Back in the 70's guys used to go to the junk yard and get the factory mechanism and brackets to weld on to the other side .Having 2 helps the hinges .I have a spare with brackets for the 64-65 I'd part with .Those screen door closer types are real garbage.The mechanical ones are way better . The rod pictured is something someone just put there to help hold up the trunk lid straight.

 

[cudamark]

'64-early '65 used the ratchet prop.....late'65-'66 used the "speargun". The factory didn't use both. Added prop in the photo.