Ok i decided to go with the fiberglass california speical type trunk lid for my 65 coupe. I want to fill the hold where the lock would go to give it a smoother look. I'm just curious to hear from people that has done this and what metod they use to open their trunk. I have the mechanical trunk release unit but i have no installed it yet. Im thinking i have to remove the spring for the trunklid to prevent cracking/warpage of the fiberglass. Will the mechanical release lever still work if the spring is removed or will the trunk not pop up?? Do i need to install an electrical popper with the trunk release cable? I know Mdjay has filled the hole on his decklid but no sure how he opens it. Any other methods that you guys have heard of?