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  • Jim R.
    Very Frequent User
    • June 30, 2001
    • 643

    65 spare tire lid glass color

    Would the tire tub lid be light gray or dark grey fiberglass for a late 65 sr#22192 I was thinking about having Sermershiems corvette make me one, also do you think it would judge well?
    JR
  • Larry M.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • January 1, 1992
    • 2693

    #2
    Re: 65 spare tire lid glass color

    Originally posted by Jim Reinarts (36423)
    Would the tire tub lid be light gray or dark grey fiberglass for a late 65 sr#22192 I was thinking about having Sermershiems corvette make me one, also do you think it would judge well?
    Go online and go to Ebay. They have pics of all of the tubs that are for sale. You can personally see the shade of gray. All of the C2 cars have the same color glass for the tub and lid. Only the 1963 tub is different from the rest, with a smaller lip.

    Sermershiems knows the correct color and should be an excellent choice. Also consider Scott Sinclair (NCRS guy who lives in Canada) as an excellent source, since he repairs old originals. He did mine for me and I was very pleased. He delivers to most NCRS Regional/National and major Corvette shows across the US.

    Larry

    EDIT: Picture of typical tub/lid. This one is 1963, but all C2 should be the same color glass. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-only-Co...deeb09&vxp=mtr

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    • John H.
      Beyond Control Poster
      • December 1, 1997
      • 16513

      #3
      Re: 65 spare tire lid glass color

      Jim -

      If you have them NOT drill holes in the two bosses in the top of the tub, I doubt if anyone would ever note that it's a reproduction.

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      • Jim R.
        Very Frequent User
        • June 30, 2001
        • 643

        #4
        Re: 65 spare tire lid glass color

        Larry/John the upper tub I have and it is original the lower tray is the piece I was thinking about having them do, they have a light gray and a dark grey, to me most of the original ones I think look dark grey? Sermershiems did not say one way or the other if they thought it should be the light or dark, thanks for the thoughts and let me know if you would go light or dark.
        JR

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        • William C.
          NCRS Past President
          • May 31, 1975
          • 6037

          #5
          Re: 65 spare tire lid glass color

          Dark it is (or should be)
          Bill Clupper #618

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          • Jim R.
            Very Frequent User
            • June 30, 2001
            • 643

            #6
            Re: 65 spare tire lid glass color

            Thanks Bill. Jim
            JR

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            • Timothy B.
              Extremely Frequent Poster
              • April 30, 1983
              • 5186

              #7
              Re: 65 spare tire lid glass color

              Originally posted by John Hinckley (29964)
              Jim -

              If you have them NOT drill holes in the two bosses in the top of the tub, I doubt if anyone would ever note that it's a reproduction.
              Is there supposed to be rubber cushions used in these bosses on early 63 vettes, I thought I saw that somewhere.

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              • Gene M.
                Extremely Frequent Poster
                • April 1, 1985
                • 4232

                #8
                Re: 65 spare tire lid glass color

                Originally posted by William Clupper (618)
                Dark it is (or should be)
                I agree 100%. The light gray repops look fake.

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                • Joe R.
                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                  • July 31, 1976
                  • 4550

                  #9
                  Re: 65 spare tire lid glass color

                  Originally posted by John Hinckley (29964)
                  Jim -

                  If you have them NOT drill holes in the two bosses in the top of the tub, I doubt if anyone would ever note that it's a reproduction.

                  Jim,
                  Definately do not have anyone to drill a hole in the bosses. The bosses are to keep the bolts from rubbing the tire as the real holes are drilled about 1 to 1 1/2 inch toward the center line of the tub beside the bosses.
                  There are four holes in the upper of the tub to hold it up when the door is opened and the tire is removed.
                  JR

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                  • Scott S.
                    Very Frequent User
                    • March 1, 1979
                    • 747

                    #10
                    Re: 65 spare tire lid glass color

                    Jim,
                    I have restored many Tubs and lids. From 1963 to 1967 these units change in weight, color and most importantly the striated hairs that are visible in the surface. I have never seen a reproduced tub or lid that replicates the original look. Most of the units made today have a white core (visible on the edges) and a black gel coated surface.
                    My email is scott1956@rogers.com or 905-857-1463.
                    Thank you,
                    Scott
                    Scott Sinclair

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