Roma

Hello Together,

I got a question regarding the rear window storage tray.

Mine has a crack through the complete length, but still holds together. Its a 69 so not the fiberglasversion.

Is there a possibilty to repair this crack for example to add some layers of fiberglass ?

I tried to search this forum but did not find a repairsolution

terrys6t8roadster

If you increase the thickness of the frames you run the risk of the doors not closing. It's a tight fit to begin with, on my 69 even when one of the screws starts backing out the door wont close. Super glue works good. T

Roma

Thanks Terry, but I think you are at the wrong position, I mean this part.

The picture is from Alan, I hope its ok for him

Alan 71

Hi Roma,
People are having success repairing the fiberboard storage tray in the jack compartment. But, those repairs are more cosmetic than structural.
Is the window storage tray the same material?
I'm not sure how the crack could be repaired to withstand the stresses put on the tray when it's used though..... as it's being clipped and unclipped.
???
Regards,
Alan

Roma

Hi Alan,

tomorrow I will remove it and take a picture , the material is more like cardboard.

Thanks

Frank

oldgto

I would try it. A couple layers of fiberglass won`t add enough thickness to interfere with storing the window. But if the crack runs the length, I would glass over the entire side, then cut the holes out to match the original pattern, (not just a strip of fiberglass over the crack).
I myself, have added fiberglass reinforcement over the cardboard glove box liner, to add strength to mount a battery cut-off switch. It worked very well.

Roma

After a while I have it out now , its nearly complete cracked

Alan 71

Hi R,
Knowing the limitations of the material that tray is made from I'd think a repair is going to be difficult.
It looks to me like a reinforcement is going to have to be made that spans the crack on each side and can be bonded in place.
I think this can be accomplished, but the 'cosmetic' result will be noticeable.
Regards,
Alan

oldgto

Not sure I`d call that a crack... it`s about broken in two. I`d keep my eyes open for another one. They come available now and then.
edit.... There`s one posted now in the C3 parts wanted / for sale section. It`s from a 72.

Roma

Meanwhile it is broken in 2 pieces but nevertheless I started the try with fiberglass . Finished 2 sections on the upper side.













I hope at the end of the weekend I have finished all sides and it works for a few more years

bazza77

WOW It took a while to get into it ! I would do the same on both sides ,and add some alloy strip down each side to help strength (not original now anyway ! ), you have nothing to loose and maybe as you said it will last some more years.

I have one here that has bowed badly , I have it under a box of stuff trying to flatten it back again.

Good luck

Roma

Second side is finished. Now I have to wait till tomorrow and see if it works

xpoc454

Im surprised replacement plastic ones haven't been made. They wouldn't be stock but they would be close and the probably would be stronger and not to difficult to make. Is it only 4 years that had the cardboard ones? 68-72? Than they went slight different and plastic ?

Roma

The one I repair is only 68 + 69

starting 70 was another version

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-72-Cor...gAAOSw8b9bk22R

7T1vette

You are giving it one last 'shot' before throwing in the towel on that old part. KUDO's to you for trying. I hope you are successful. If not, look for a '70 and later version that is more sturdy.

Roma

First shot finished

How it starts

After rework and a carefull sanding

And result

I should have done more sanding but I was a bit afraid to sand the original cardboard to hard