63 spare tire lid - front bolt configration survey

[Edward J.]

I was wondering if some of the 63 guys could post pic.s of there front spare tire lid hanger bolts, judging manual break dates changed from the 4th edition. and also wondering also about the boxed in front hanger bolt bracket, what date did this start?

[Frank D.]

Re: 63 spare tire lid - front bolt configration survey

Pretty sure these are original....this is a late May '63 coupe...

[Edward J.]

Re: 63 spare tire lid - front bolt configration survey

Frank, Thanks for the pic. , I am looking for the last design front bolts that have a shoulder and no nut welded to end, according to JM after 6700, I have a Mar car.

[Tracy C.]

Re: 63 spare tire lid - front bolt configration survey

Frank, Thanks for the pic. , I am looking for the last design front bolts that have a shoulder and no nut welded to end, according to JM after 6700, I have a Mar car.

If you have Noland's book, there are some nice pictures and drawings near the front describing the various configurations and change dates.

tc

[Alan D.]

Re: 63 spare tire lid - front bolt configration survey

As mentioned Noland's book is best reference. Have posted picture of my 64 bolt, pn 3841463, which according to Noland was introduced in mid 63 however my 63AIM does not have an ECR on the older pn. (note; a few items do not have ECR numbers next to part numbers that changed.)

[Edward J.]

Re: 63 spare tire lid - front bolt configration survey

As mentioned Noland's book is best reference. Have posted picture of my 64 bolt, pn 3841463, which according to Noland was introduced in mid 63 however my 63AIM does not have an ECR on the older pn. (note; a few items do not have ECR numbers next to part numbers that changed.)

Alan, those front and rear bolts in the pic are what I have in my 63, my car is a mid March car, this is my reason for questioning, according to the New JM these bolts appeared after VIN 6700 in 63, If I am reading it right.

Tracy, I have Nolans book and have the drawings thus the reason for questioning, Have you seen those bolts in Alans pic on a later 63 car? How about your 63 I am not sure of the month your 63 was produced, whats in your car? The Pic that Frank posted is what I am use to seeing.

[Edward J.]

Re: 63 spare tire lid - front bolt configration survey

IMG_0324.jpg I thought I would a pic.s of what I have for bolts choices the top image is what I think after VIN 6700 according the the current JM. what do some of you 63 guys think? just a small note the bottom bolt has flats on the bottom for use of a open end wrench. I see that there is a lot of views on this post, maybe if you 63/64 owners post your comment and maybe a pic.of what you have and your VIN.

[Michael J.]

Re: 63 spare tire lid - front bolt configration survey

Pretty sure these are original....this is a late May '63 coupe...

FYI, those are identical to my original '64's (#6556, Dec. 7, '63 build).

[John M.]

Re: 63 spare tire lid - front bolt configration survey

Ed,
My 63, July I think, 193XX has bolts identical to Alans. Camera's at work.
John