[C1] 1958 trunk question

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May 5, 2017 | 10:40 AM

reno stallion

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1958 trunk question

There are openings on both sides in the floor of my trunk that I can see the shackles. Should they be there and if so are there plates to cover them.

May 5, 2017 | 11:56 AM

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There should be plates there. They're called access panels. There are a number of them. The originals are metal.

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May 5, 2017 | 12:00 PM

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Yes there should be access covers.
I believe early 58 used metal and sometime throughout the year they changed to fiberglass

May 5, 2017 | 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wilbur

Yes there should be access covers.
I believe early 58 used metal and sometime throughout the year they changed to fiberglass

May 6, 2017 | 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by reno stallion

There are openings on both sides in the floor of my trunk that I can see the shackles. Should they be there and if so are there plates to cover them.

Mine are fiberglass. odd shapes. I can send copy of pattern if i knew how!

May 6, 2017 | 06:48 AM

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Mine are also fiberglass. Basically flat sheets (press-molded) cut to fit the inside profile of the rear fenders. The are held in place with oval head Philip screws. My car is from early January 1958. Hope that helps