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Is there any difference between trunk lids on a '58 (besides the mounting holes for the spears)and a '59 or '60. I have seen photos of an unknown year vette lid that had an "eyebrow" over the lock recess. The lid on my '58 SN 8490 is not original (no spear holes)and since I am doing a frame off, now would be the time to make the correction.
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Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,
Terry-----
As far as I know, except for the "spear" mounting holes, the 58-60 trunk lids are the same.In Appreciation of John Hinckley -
Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,
Terry,
The "eyebrow" is one of the first things that many inexperienced restorers sand off!
This is one of the things that judges look for, and the lack of same is cause for point deducts. I presume that it's purpose was to deflect water running down the trunk lid from the lock.
Regards, John McGrawComment
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Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,
I belieave they may have been two or three design changes. One has bumps on the under side to keep the spear nuts flat againt the trunk and others have none and some have a mix of both.
The trunk area tail pipe covers where fiberglass then aluminum covers.
Front fenders had the mechanic's bench and others not.
58 is a mixed bag haveing many other differances.Comment
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Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,
Terry-----
Based upon further research, there were at least 3 different trunk lids used over the 56-60 period.
The first was GM #3724467. This part was used in PRODUCTION and early SERVICE for all 1956 and 1957 Corvettes.
The second was GM #3747081. This part was used in PRODUCTION only for 1958 Corvettes. However, it also became the SERVICE replacement for ALL 1956-57 Corvettes when the 3724467 was discontinued on March 1, 1958.
The third was GM #3757503. This part was used in PRODUCTION and SERVICE for 1959 and 1960 Corvettes. It also became the SERVICE replacement for all 56-58 Corvettes when the GM #3747081 was discontinued on October 1, 1960.
The GM #3757503 was finally discontinued on October 15, 1969. And, that was that.
I don't know what differences that the above 3 trunk lids might evidence. However, the fact that each successive part number became the SERVICE replacement for earlier year models strongly implies that the differences were relatively minor. Also, since the 1958 part GM #3747081 became the SERVICE replacement for 1956-57, that strongly implies that the 3747081, as delivered, didn't even have holes in it for the spear attachment. If it did, the holes would have to be filled in for 56-57 SERVICE use and I don't think GM would have then catalogued the part for 56-57 SERVICE.
Certainly, the 59-60 lid, GM #3757503, didn't have holes for the spear attachment. So, when the 3757503 was used for 1958 SERVICE, the holes would have to have been added.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,
My car had its "eyebrow" shaved off. Can this be recreated and hold up without cracking? Thanks, KenComment
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Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,
Thanks for the detailed responses everyone. I should assume from John McGraw's response that my '58 trunk lid was molested and SHOULD have the eyebrow I saw in one of Nolan Adams books.Comment
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Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,
Ken-----
I'm afraid that I can't answer this one. C1s are not a particular area of expertise for me. I would hope that some of the C1 guys should be able to answer it, though.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,
For what it is worth, my 59 has an "eyebrow" over the lock in the trunk lid that I never really noticed before. As my car is a restored early version 59 (completed on Sep. 9, 1958), it may have some left over 58 production components that are original - or replacements parts from its previous restoration. That is a recuring debate about my car as I continue to research its correctness. - KevinComment
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Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,- Ken
Ken,
Yes, use polyester or epoxie for strength mixed with a very short strand cut glass. Finalize with as little bondo as possible. Regards.Comment
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Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,
All trunks from 56 to 60 have the so called eyebrowComment
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Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,
Terry,
That is correct, all trunk lids had the "eyebrow". They are usually sanded off by overzealous block-sanding. All is not lost however, as you can re-create the eyebrow with some time and effort if you are a fair-to-middlin fiberglass craftsman!
Regards, John McGrawComment
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Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,
This may be pole vaulting over rat turds but I think there is a very small difference in the width of 56/57, a 58 and a 59/60 trunk lid. Maybe a 1/4 variant measured across the top of the lid from left to right. No better than most items fit it really doesn't matter because everyone makes them fit. Someone can correct me if I am wrong.Comment
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Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,
No problem there. Twenty-five years, off and on, of composite fabrication and repair. I have the picture from Nolan's book to duplicate the scale and contour. Thanks your your assistance.Comment
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Re: C 1 1958 trunk lid,
Terry,
When you get ready to do it let me know and I will take a casting of the trunk lock area from one of my spare trunk lids if you need.
Regards, John McGrawComment
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