Van's tool box project

[Tom Navar]

Sometime back I built, (along with my assistant), a Van's tool box project in order to "warm up" our riveting skills. I like it so much that I ordered a new one for my brother. I want do do it "high tech", with those mini-gas-charged thingies like on the rear hatch of cars (the small version) to open and shut the lid. Can someone give me a lead of where to obtain these? Thank you.
Tom Navar
RV-8 QB (slowly evolving)
Pitts S2A
C-180
B-58
Pegging our fun meter to the max....

[tcrv7]

Our NAPA carries a complete line of the lift supports. you might look at some of the discount auto ,I mean aircraft parts stores.