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34Fordtk · 07-18-2014, 09:13 AM

My 31 Coupe panel above the deck lid (between the lid and rear window) is trashed. I see Mac's ( part # 28-23035-1) has one listed but the pic leaves a lot to be desired. Has anyone bought one of these or has seen one and can show a better pic? Or a pic of the area it covers on a coupe?
Thanks in advance!

wrndln · 07-18-2014, 10:48 AM

I suspect the panel you are looking at is made by Howell's in TX. If it is, I would be very cautious of it. Their stuff leaves a lot to be desired. I suppose it is possible the part is one of the very few that are made like the original, but I doubt it. If I were you, I would look for a restorable original panel.
Rusty Nelson

asapguy · 07-18-2014, 10:54 AM

A few yrs. ago when I restored my 29 rdstr. I was going to replace that panel because the orig. was stretched & bent down from someone setting on it. I bought a replacement & the fit was so bad I heated, shrank & reworked the orig. I was very happy with the way it came out.

34Fordtk · 07-19-2014, 09:07 AM

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Thanks guys, looks like im on the hunt for an original panel.

07-18-2014, 09:13 AM	#1
34Fordtk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Beaufort NC Posts: 147	Coupe panel above deck My 31 Coupe panel above the deck lid (between the lid and rear window) is trashed. I see Mac's ( part # 28-23035-1) has one listed but the pic leaves a lot to be desired. Has anyone bought one of these or has seen one and can show a better pic? Or a pic of the area it covers on a coupe? Thanks in advance! __________________ 31 Coupe

07-18-2014, 10:48 AM	#2
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: Coupe panel above deck I suspect the panel you are looking at is made by Howell's in TX. If it is, I would be very cautious of it. Their stuff leaves a lot to be desired. I suppose it is possible the part is one of the very few that are made like the original, but I doubt it. If I were you, I would look for a restorable original panel. Rusty Nelson

07-18-2014, 10:54 AM	#3
asapguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Snohomish Wa. Posts: 389	Re: Coupe panel above deck A few yrs. ago when I restored my 29 rdstr. I was going to replace that panel because the orig. was stretched & bent down from someone setting on it. I bought a replacement & the fit was so bad I heated, shrank & reworked the orig. I was very happy with the way it came out.

07-19-2014, 09:07 AM	#4
34Fordtk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Beaufort NC Posts: 147	Re: Coupe panel above deck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys, looks like im on the hunt for an original panel. __________________ 31 Coupe