1972 Conv Decklid Height & Alignment

[Patrick H.]

Hi All,


While working on Dad's 72, and getting farther along, I have noticed that the decklid for the convertible top does not lie flat. I am not sure if it is warped, or potentially misaligned. There is not yet weatherstripping in place (which I know can do this).


When looking at the lid, the front two corners are at the correct height, as is the left (Driver) rear. The right (Pass) rear corner is up about 1/4" in height. This appears to be a gradual slope toward the corner, not a sudden upturn due to a real obvious corner warp.


If I press on the corner, I can get it down and essentially into alignment. I have looked at the decklid system, and there are presently no shims installed between the lid and its supports. In addition, I can't find any other obvious way to realign/lower this corner. Inspection also fails to reveal any obvious cracks in the decklid that might allow this misalignment.


Any clues? I have looked through my manuals, and as yet can't find any way to realign decklid height. I would be appreciative of any assistance you could give me.


Thanks,


Patrick Hulst

[Wayne W.]

Re: 1972 Conv Decklid Height & Alignment

Add a shim on the front bolt hole between the bracket and the lid on the side that is high.

[Patrick H.]

Re: 1972 Conv Decklid Height & Alignment

Wayne,


How thick? Similar to those along the radiator frame? I think that the AIM shows shims, but the car has none. Were they used "as needed?"


Patrick

[Wayne W.]

Re: 1972 Conv Decklid Height & Alignment

Same type, use as needed.

[Lou Lapham]

Re: Decklid Height &repop weatherstrips

Patrick-Make sure you get one of the newer soft decklid weatherstrips as there are some really hard repros being made now.One of my friends had one of the hard ones on his midyear and couldn't get the decklid flush.He replaced it with Corvette Central's own repro and the decklid fit great.Lou

[Patrick H.]

Re: Decklid Height &repop weatherstrips

Lou,


Mine is pretty soft. It came with the car, as did most W/S, but hadn't been installed.


Patrick

[Patrick H.]

It Works!

Wayne,


This afternoon I went out, loosened the two bolts attaching the support to the right hand side of the decklid, and put two shims @ 0.058" each thick between the decklid and the support at the forward bolt. The lid is now flush!


Thanks for the tip!


Patrick Hulst