Mounting the vinyl trim to the edge of the deck lid on a '64 convertible

[Garry E.]

When mounting the strip of vinyl trim to the inside edge of the deck lid on a '64 convertible, were flat washers used under the small "acorn nuts"? The vinyl strip has 11 6/32" studs that go through the mounting holes in the edge of the deck lid..... It would make sense if washers were used, but I'm not sure... Thanks!Garry Eastwood#38705

[Edward J.]

Re: Mounting the vinyl trim to the edge of the deck lid on a '64 convertible

Garry, my 63 has washers, they are just a little bigger than the typical washer for that size stud.

[Jimmy B.]

Re: Mounting the vinyl trim to the edge of the deck lid on a '64 convertible

my 65 also had washers and the repro acorn nuts aren't the same as the originals - fyi

[Mike M.]

Re: Mounting the vinyl trim to the edge of the deck lid on a '64 convertible

all c-2 roadsters i've worked on had flat washers between fiberglass and acorn nut. al knock's 63-64 vinyl trim gets deductions from interior judges as al's heat-strips are excessivel in length. also, his acorn nuts are larger than originals. mike

[Jimmy B.]

Re: Mounting the vinyl trim to the edge of the deck lid on a '64 convertible

yep Mike, same on my 65 the original acorn nut is smaller than the repo

[R N.]

Re: Mounting the vinyl trim to the edge of the deck lid on a '64 convertible

Not sure about the '64, but my '66 has the wrong washers and acorn nuts. A friend's '66 in our chapters has original nuts and washers. The flat washers are thin and about 5/8" dia and the original acorn nuts use a 5/16" wrench while the incorrect acorn nuts on mu car are 3/8" ATF.

The repro nuts on my car are with a solid dome, while the originals have a split dome.

I was going to look for small fender washers at some of the big box stores, but does anyone know if anyone reproduces the correct 5/16" ATF acorn nuts.

[Gerald L.]

Re: Mounting the vinyl trim to the edge of the deck lid on a '64 convertible

Does anyone have a photo of original mounted washers and acorn nuts? Do the studs protrude out the top of the split acorns?

[James W.]

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Gerald,

The stud does not protrude out of the top of the acorn nuts. The studs on the repro vinyl trim are not the same as on the original vinyl trim. I'll get photos of the original washers and acorn nuts as I have amassed several extras of both items over the years.

Regards,

James West

Does anyone have a photo of original mounted washers and acorn nuts? Do the studs protrude out the top of the split acorns?

[James W.]

Re: Mounting the vinyl trim to the edge of the deck lid on a '64 convertible

Gerry,

As promised here are a couple of pictures of original deck lid trim washers and split acorn nuts.

Regards,

James West

Does anyone have a photo of original mounted washers and acorn nuts? Do the studs protrude out the top of the split acorns?

[Garry E.]

Re: Mounting the vinyl trim to the edge of the deck lid on a '64 convertible

James....

Do these "split acorn nuts" fit the smaller 6/32" studs in the original vinyl trim.....? The studs in Knock's repro trim are larger.... therefore take a larger acorn nut?

Garry Eastwood
#38705

[James W.]

Re: Mounting the vinyl trim to the edge of the deck lid on a '64 convertible

Yes. All the acorn nuts and washer in my pictures were taken off of original C2 deck lid vinyl trim strips. In 2006 I bought every C2 deck lid vinyl trim strip I could find at Corvettes at Carlisle for little or nothing.

Thanks,

James West

James....

Do these "split acorn nuts" fit the smaller 6/32" studs in the original vinyl trim.....? The studs in Knock's repro trim are larger.... therefore take a larger acorn nut?

Garry Eastwood
#38705