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Ray P · 07-31-2014, 11:21 PM

My 30 coupe was partially converted from a trunk to a rumble seat by a previous owner years ago. A new lid was installed but not the seat or the step plates. I am trying to restore the car and would like to convert it back to a trunk. The rumble lid has a repair to the inner panel at the bottom of the lid. It's not visible when used as a rumble lid but would be highly visible as a trunk lid. I've looked for an original trunk lid but have found that most have rust damage in the same place as mine. I have started thinking about using a repro lid. I have heard they can be difficult to fit. Has anyone had experience with these lids that could be shared? Are all repro deck lids the same or are those from some vendors better than others?

07-31-2014, 11:21 PM	#1
Ray P Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lexington Kentucky Posts: 38	Deck lid My 30 coupe was partially converted from a trunk to a rumble seat by a previous owner years ago. A new lid was installed but not the seat or the step plates. I am trying to restore the car and would like to convert it back to a trunk. The rumble lid has a repair to the inner panel at the bottom of the lid. It's not visible when used as a rumble lid but would be highly visible as a trunk lid. I've looked for an original trunk lid but have found that most have rust damage in the same place as mine. I have started thinking about using a repro lid. I have heard they can be difficult to fit. Has anyone had experience with these lids that could be shared? Are all repro deck lids the same or are those from some vendors better than others?