I used such a device on my '84 for a time.  The biggest problem I had was
the "Helpfulness" of others trying to shut the hatch for me.  I lived in
constant fear of bending or warpage.

I can see installing one (along with good struts) for those times when I'm
carrying a bicycle on the rear hatch.

Mike

> It's so simple you could make one yourself.  I made a few extra while I
> was
> at it to save you the trouble.  Get one for cheap and help me get rich
> <G>.
>
> http://snipurl.com/bvoq
>
> Edward