sun visor 58
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
From: ATLANTA GA-Georgia
sun visor 58
I know the 58 did not come with or offer a sun visor option. But why does my 58 upper windshield rail have these pre-punched holes, one on each side and 2 off center.?
Were there late production 58's that may have had a 59 upper windshield rail? If so, presumably 59 visors could be mounted??
Were they for something else?
Is it possible to retro-fit a 59 visor to these holes on my 58?
See photos. I do not know why the forum FLIPS the photos. I loaded the 1st right-side-up, and they display up-side-down. I then flipped the photos on my computer and re-uploaded them, only to STILL be up-side-down. Please turn your monitor over or stand on your head to view them.
thanks
ED G
Were there late production 58's that may have had a 59 upper windshield rail? If so, presumably 59 visors could be mounted??
Were they for something else?
Is it possible to retro-fit a 59 visor to these holes on my 58?
See photos. I do not know why the forum FLIPS the photos. I loaded the 1st right-side-up, and they display up-side-down. I then flipped the photos on my computer and re-uploaded them, only to STILL be up-side-down. Please turn your monitor over or stand on your head to view them.
thanks
ED G
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,450
Likes: 119
From: Glendale AZ
Are there receivers for a screw in the hole - or just holes in the outer cover? Unless you're the original owner, it's possible that the trim piece/windshield frame has been replaced during the last 60 years.
Last edited by desertpilgrim; Oct 31, 2017 at 09:34 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 192
Likes: 59
From: Golden CO
2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Unmodified
2021 C1 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
C1 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
2018 C1 of Year Finalist
2017 C1 of the Year Finalist
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
From: ATLANTA GA-Georgia
thanks
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
From: ATLANTA GA-Georgia
so my upper frame rail has to be a later replacement.
thanks to all.
ED G
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 5,001
Likes: 1,056
From: Arlington TX
2024 C1 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 Restomod of the Year Finalist
2023 C1 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
If it doesn’t have the threaded nutplate behind the hole your visor will never hold.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 58,061
Likes: 7,146
Army
If you load pictures into the free Paint program on windows...click on "Resize" and select 40 or thereabouts and save the pics they will upload correctly.
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
From: ATLANTA GA-Georgia
They said it couldn't be done
With the HOLES for a visor in the upper windshield rail in my 58, and the sun sometimes a problem in the convertible, I was determined to at least try to retro-fit 59 visors. I found the correct blue color at Al Knoch (http://www.alknochinteriors.com/) and ordered them despite what the comments here warned about.
I was able to tap the dimpled holes with a 8-32 tap and got 8-32 oval head chrome machine screws. 3/4" was the shortest I could find and since that size seemed to hit resistance before bottoming out. I cut about 1/4" off each. I slightly tapered the screw ends with a bench grinder to help get them started. They seem to fit perfectly, and tighten down really firmly.
I accept the fate that they may loosen with time, but for now, I am happy with the results and looks. SEE PHOTOS
Ed G
I was able to tap the dimpled holes with a 8-32 tap and got 8-32 oval head chrome machine screws. 3/4" was the shortest I could find and since that size seemed to hit resistance before bottoming out. I cut about 1/4" off each. I slightly tapered the screw ends with a bench grinder to help get them started. They seem to fit perfectly, and tighten down really firmly.
I accept the fate that they may loosen with time, but for now, I am happy with the results and looks. SEE PHOTOS
Ed G
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 159
Likes: 17
From: SF Bay Area CA
Looks great! I have visors on my '58 and when I see one without them it looks like something
is missing. I found the screws would loosen after raising/lowering the visors over time. But, I added a dab of loctite to the threads and now everything stays tight.
is missing. I found the screws would loosen after raising/lowering the visors over time. But, I added a dab of loctite to the threads and now everything stays tight.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 10,696
Likes: 3,094
From: Cottonwood AZ
C1 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
With the HOLES for a visor in the upper windshield rail in my 58, and the sun sometimes a problem in the convertible, I was determined to at least try to retro-fit 59 visors. I found the correct blue color at Al Knoch (http://www.alknochinteriors.com/) and ordered them despite what the comments here warned about.
I was able to tap the dimpled holes with a 8-32 tap and got 8-32 oval head chrome machine screws. 3/4" was the shortest I could find and since that size seemed to hit resistance before bottoming out. I cut about 1/4" off each. I slightly tapered the screw ends with a bench grinder to help get them started. They seem to fit perfectly, and tighten down really firmly.
I accept the fate that they may loosen with time, but for now, I am happy with the results and looks. SEE PHOTOS
Ed G
I was able to tap the dimpled holes with a 8-32 tap and got 8-32 oval head chrome machine screws. 3/4" was the shortest I could find and since that size seemed to hit resistance before bottoming out. I cut about 1/4" off each. I slightly tapered the screw ends with a bench grinder to help get them started. They seem to fit perfectly, and tighten down really firmly.
I accept the fate that they may loosen with time, but for now, I am happy with the results and looks. SEE PHOTOS
Ed G