'57 trunk driver side tool hold down clamp change/revision?

[Steven B.]

Did the trunk driver side tool hold down clamp change or was it revised between '56 and late '62?

Thanks,

Steve

[Gary C.]

Re: '57 trunk driver side tool hold down clamp change/revision?

Steve,

Check the '57 JM.

Gary
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[Steven B.]

Re: '57 trunk driver side tool hold down clamp change/revision?

It is packed for the move. I will let you know where we end up! Sept 13 looks like the day. I have transport for them and found a place to store the Corvettes if needed. Thanks for telling me about Carlos.

[Gary C.]

Re: '57 trunk driver side tool hold down clamp change/revision?

Several styles of lug wrench and jack handle hold-down metal spring clips were used. The 1st design 1956 tool clip (used for both wrench and jack handle) was riveted to the trunk deck; the 2nd design 1956 tool clip used bent position retaining tabs through two small holes in the trunk deck, each secured with a single #8 Phillips screw, and was used through approximately 1957 serial number 4750; a 3rd design clip secured the lug wrench and attached with two #8 Phillips screws, while the jack handle clip was J-shaped, attached with a single Phillips screw. Tool attaching clips and screws were in place when trunk was painted.

Good luck with the move!

[Steven B.]

Re: '57 trunk driver side tool hold down clamp change/revision?

Thanks Gary!