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PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:14 pm    Post subject: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

I am cleaning out the shed and am interested in selling off some parts. I have a W Decklid from an early bug but I can't determine the age.
Anyone determine what years this decklid was used?

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:58 pm    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

Check this out!

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 4:11 pm    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

Yeah I saw that one... very nice. No "water catchers" but very clean.
Doesn't say the years though...



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 4:13 pm    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

oops on second look it does have the water deflector/catchers.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:19 pm    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

I think it is a 56 or 57 based on the spring mount, and the little bumpout where the wire clamps near the spring mount.

Someone may correct this if wrong, which is fine. I think the older lids did not have the bumpout, and early 55 lids had the triangular spring perch.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:12 pm    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

agreed, it is definitely a 56/57 decklid
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:49 am    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

Bowman has a few kicking around in his archives maybe he will chime in.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:29 am    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

Mr. OGPaint wrote:
agreed, it is definitely a 56/57 decklid

Yes definitely 56-57 smaller spring. 55 and earlier had a triangular shape spring mount. (see pic)
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I'm thinking 57, color looks like a faded Inca red.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:28 pm    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

56-57 like everyone said. What I can't believe is that no one has asked you how much you intend to sell it for..????
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:34 pm    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

1st off THANKS for the info. 56-57 seems right to me. I've had that lid for literally decades. I've forgotten where it came from. I never had a 50's model 151 (convertible).

I'll post it in classifieds.

price? maybe 1/2 of that fancy one.

Again, great response and info. Very active forum indeed.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:26 pm    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

The Decklid has been sold.

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 1:29 pm    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

yes, I'll bet it has sold.. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:44 am    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

My 57 is that color, inca red. Needed that.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 1:25 pm    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

jason wrote:
My 57 is that color, inca red. Needed that.


Jason, that's why he posted it, to sell....now wondering what kind of money it brought?
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:59 pm    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

yeah, I didnt read it at first because it didnt say convertible. I'd think $1500-1800. They sit when they are more.
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PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2021 5:44 pm    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

Its on late 55's (April 55) and up to 57 🙂
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PostPosted: Tue May 18, 2021 8:47 am    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

Just FYI

Sold for $1,200 cash. I delivered it while on a road trip.

Thanks for the info's.

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PostPosted: Tue May 18, 2021 9:16 pm    Post subject: Re: What Year? W Decklid Reply with quote

I would of paid $1500 and drove to you. Very Happy
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