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Can someone point me to a good photo or illustration of the screw that attach the right hand kick panel where it touches the heater cover panel? I purchased a new heater cover with no pre-drilled holes. The Kick panel has two holes but I don't see how the heater cover can screw on to the kick unless there is some sort of retainer installed behind the kick pane. 1960 Wayne
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Wayne, You Have Discovered What Is...
...probably the 2 most difficult fastening jobs on a 58/62 Corvette. It would take Houdini 10 minutes a piece. I'd try to fasten a spring nut, or some such thing to the back of the kick panel. Even a piece of duct tape holding the nut might work. I have, on ocassion, been able to make my hand and arm reach back there but it is a gut wrenching experience. Maybe some other poster has the "easy way" to do this. I'd be thankful to read it. Best, Dennis -
Re: Wayne, You Have Discovered What Is...
Who is absolutely convinced that GM actually put a screw and retainer in that one hole where the tab from the package tray support slides into the notch in the kickpanel?
I'm not yet convinced that GM had a screw in there--but admit, that's not an area that I've heavily researched. I've owned 30+ solid axles over the years, including several with original carpet--none have ever had a screw in there--and most haven't had any indication of screw and washer (usually the washer wears a circle through the paint over the years in all the other locations).
I'd be really interested in others' input on this!!Comment
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