63 convertible deck lid

[Steve D.]

The judging manual, AIM and parts catalogs refer to alignment wedges on the deck and body. My 63 is early (2000 range)and has no evidence of these wedges ever being present on the deck or body; no holes, no repaired holes. Is this one of the evolving changes during 63?

Steve

[Denny J.]

Re: 63 convertible deck lid

Steve
I have #859 I have no wedges at all, hood or deck lid. Evolving yes. So if you don't have them don't put them on. But get a few more post closer to your #2,000 Denny72

[Steve D.]

Re: 63 convertible deck lid

Thanks Denny

[Jack H.]

Noland Adams gives a pretty good description...

of the use of wedges in 1963. See page 98 of his Vol 2 book on restoration. Basically, they weren't there on early cars then changed over time (number used, wedge material used) based on style of car (coupe vs. convertible) and VIN....

[Denny J.]

Re: Noland Adams gives a pretty good description..

Jack good call
Noland Adams is a good side book to use with your JM
A good mid year man 63/64/65/67should have one.
Steve around $60.00
www.autoquarterly.com or one of the big book stores.
Denny72

[Dick W.]

Re: Noland Adams gives a pretty good description..

Denny, the book is out of print and is becoming hard to find.

[Denny J.]

Re: Noland Adams gives a pretty good description..

Dick
Both of them? C-1 and C-2
I herd that C-2 was out of print 3 yrs ago,And also herd the demand was high and going to back into print.
Steve, sorry buy try the www.# any ways.And when you do find it you will love all the more.Denny72

[Steve D.]

Re: Noland Adams gives a pretty good description..

I went to the Auto Quarterly site. The apparently have the second volume for $79.95.

Steve

[Denny J.]

Re: Noland Adams gives a pretty good description..

Steve thanks
I call that putting something on the table.Thanks for the update on the books.
While we are talking about books.On the top of this page is NCRS stores.Find Corvette Judging Reference Manual.#7. It is a MUST read also. Page #50 is cool.Denny72