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Sep 29, 2020 | 04:44 PM

crb1961

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75 Convertible deck lid

What would make the deck lid on this convertible stick up any thoughts? This is in Houston

Sep 29, 2020 | 07:02 PM

SteveG75

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Not latched down on driver’s side. Either a latch issue or they just forgot. I have done that and started driving, LOL.

Sep 29, 2020 | 08:20 PM

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Must be a latch it is on several photos and the video that they show. Do you know if that is hard or expensive to fix?

Sep 29, 2020 | 10:12 PM

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If you really want help take some pictures with it open.... both of the lid and the car body in the latching area.

Sep 29, 2020 | 11:57 PM

Tooch1

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I find it interesting that the thread title says the car is a 75. Wonder why it has a 74 split rear bumper cover on it and no emblem on the gas lid?

Sure its a 75????

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Sep 30, 2020 | 08:21 AM

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Your are correct my boneheaded move it is a 74 Convertible. Found it online here but have not seen it in person yet. Notice the deck lid stick up on one side and was just curious fi that is an expensive issue to fix.

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Sep 30, 2020 | 08:53 AM

Tooch1

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No problem, don't think that's much to worry about, might just need to adjust that latch, or they just didn't shut it all the way. As someone mentioned above it happens. The car is really nice just looking at the photos. Interior, engine bay & frame are well kept and in very good original condition. It's an L48 by looking at the vin# so it would have orange steel valve covers from the factory. The GM finned aluminum covers are a nice upgrade. It still has the original air cleaner to hood rubber seal. Worth checking out in person for sure.