I know of four different design door strikers so fare I've seen used for the Corvette , few sellers and buyer know the difference but only Corvette used the rubber bumper having A floating lower piece and the rod don't pass through the housing. Many part numbers cross over mentioning they fit a C1 but are used in Car.
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55-59 shrouding trivia
55 to 59 early 60 Shrouding (lower three pieces) there are TWO small holes at the front area as seen on "many" original and repro's all years ,who can tell me what there for.?
Not talking about the larger two holes used in 57 up This is a 55.
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rubber wiper tips
When and why did GM start adding rubber tips and when did they stop.
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Re: 55-59 shrouding trivia
Hi Roy, Was that for some kind of splash shield or extra seal?
RichComment
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Re: rubber wiper tips
Had to before 1968 Roy. Do not remember them on my 68 or 70.Comment
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Re: rubber wiper tips
The 'black gum ball' tips relate to Trico (not GM) and reflect the march of progress, Roy. Blades with these come from an era where the whole blade assy was considered 'disposable' and replacement refills weren't sold.
As blade technology grew more complex (fit curved glass, spring loaded to hug at high speed), the cost grew for discarding perfectly good blade holders when only the rubber blades were worn! That gave birth to Trico's 'Latch-Lock' refill series that made it fast/easy to swap out the blade/rubber only.
The blades in your picture represent the Last of the Mohican design with black gum ball tips (circa 1960) and Latch Lock refills WILL fit in these blade holders....Comment
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Re: C1 door stricker trivia
Can some one tell me why the original C1 strikers was a two piece design and used a rubber cushion C1 Corvette only, then later became a one piece design change (replacement) ?
Some people don't concern them self with changes in design only the correct part but I find it interesting to know why things change.
Like the shroud , rubber wiper tips I posted.I must bore people with questions because few ask or care!Comment
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Re: rubber wiper tips Jack
A good answer jack , your one of the few people 2 or 3? I know will respond. Wipers with the rubber tips did come with refills you could get// with one rubber tip loose that you pushed on . Curved windshields of the 50's caused the new design to keep the glass from cutting if the wiper tore, up till mid-late 60's. They were used on most GM cars and Corvettes because Trico supplied GM .Then as you mentioned a re-design changed the wiper design.Comment
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Re: C1 door stricker trivia
Roy, wish I knew the answer but don't. What I really want to say is that, please don't feel that you bore people with questions just because "few ask or care". I bet you would be surprised at the number of people who DO care or find these things interesting, its just that propbably most are like me, we feel a little intimidated at the level of your knowledge and don't feel qualified to even venture a guess. I think that most, like me, are content to just listen and learn from your posts without jumping in at the risk of looking like a dumba__. So I say, nay plead, keep 'em coming!Comment
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Re: C1 door stricker trivia Alan
Your right , I just get flustered , but I just learned by looking at the numbers next to any post is the number of people that do read a post.
No one is really qualified knowing everything about any one year Corvette. Not me for sure!! But dealing with a 55 I love that year the most.
About the striker, the design was for the Corvette in mind ,having a floating bottom piece to aid in the shock when closing the door because the Corvette was made in fiberglass. The rubber cushion was to aid in keeping the latch tight because of body flex. Many owners of 53 to 55 not having a design like the 56 up need to keep adjusting the striker because it has no shock design and moves .The door can just open while driving .That was the point I was making. ThanksComment
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Re: C1 door stricker trivia Alan
Roy,
I'm struggling with what you said; "few ask or care." The reason I struggle with that is that you are always criticizing the judging process because there are so many non-essential or "nit-picky" things that judges look at. It seems to me that you want it both ways, and I guess I'm just not smart enough to figure out how to have it both ways.Comment
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Re: 55-59 shrouding trivia Rich
They are left over holes from 55 Corvette only design, because the 55 only (had a five piece shroud not four) , the fifth piece was connected at the two little holes then the radiator support like the later design added two large hole connected to the cross member .( to keep the shroud from vibrating) . Because the little holes dint matter in later years they left them in.
Early 56 also used the same fifth piece same as 55, like the heater was the same also as a 55. You dont find it mentioned in the JM and no one repro's the fifth piece. No repro of the fifth piece will ever be made till the JM Includes it ,if ever!!Comment
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Re: rubber wiper tips
The black ends or tips are called "Skid Posts" by Trico and they are re fillable. I have a few packages left, they're in the old black and yellow GM package and they contain one skid post to be used after removing and replacing the rubber blade. RichComment
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Re: C1 door stricker trivia Mike
I see why you feel that way and I do deserve what you said in many ways,but "nit-picky" to me is measuring the distance of paint over spray on parts not the part. Finding dirt or dust when some one drove to a meet. It's design Changes, and why that interest me and I try to explain it and show the part. I realize I come across wrongly at times (don't we all), that's me and when some one like your self points it out I will apologize as I do now! I've been a judge many times and been on the receiving end also.
"few ask or care." I dint realize that the number next to a post was people reading a post . I know few respond worried they may be wrong in their opinion like I do about C2's. I take a chance posting anything because I don't know everything but try and hope people will think about it. Mentioning the JM having or not mentioning a part don't mean I'm down on judges. Hope this answers your concern which I do appreciateComment
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Re: C1 door stricker trivia Mike
Roy--
Thanks for your response--that's a stand-tall response!!Comment
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