Topic: 1968 fastback trunk lid questions

[70cj428]

My 68 fastback was missing the decklid when I got it, so  I finally found a rust free original decklid, but got two questions, It has 2 holes that look like sheet metal screws were installed in the center of the reinforcement (hinge side)  under the lid, holding something rectangular down. I thought this was for something added like an aftermarket trunk light, but when I checked another rusted out lid I had, it's got the same 2 holes..  So, can someone telll me what went there, as I have no clue, and more importantly, I'll need to find or buy one... 

Question 2..  The date code on this lid is strange,  it's  " A _ (2 backwards sevens)_ 8 "  Do trunk lids usually follow standard dating conventions, or can anyone make sense of this ? 

Someone on the 428 forum thought the two holes were for a torsion spring clamp, but my hinges have coiled springs on them, did 68's use both ?

If it matters , the car is a very late Metuchen car...

Thank's in advance, John

[ruppstang]

I looked on our Dearborn 68 fastback and it has the 2 holes but never had screws in them. May for a different trunk light? Marty

[J_Speegle]

My 68 fastback ..........I finally found a rust free original decklid, but got two questions, It has 2 holes that look like sheet metal screws were installed in the center of the reinforcement (hinge side)  under the lid, ..................  So, can someone telll me what went there,....

Those two hole go unused on 68 fastbacks 0 they were designed for the trunk lid springs (the long rod style ones) used during some of 67 production - like 65-66's

So no bracket, no threads in the holes and they would be slightly smaller since no screw would have been installed

Question 2..  The date code on this lid is strange,  it's  " A _ (2 backwards sevens)_ 8 "  Do trunk lids usually follow standard dating conventions, or can anyone make sense of this ? 

There are a couple of panel dating patterns that do not follow the typical sheet metal stamping patters we so often see. Can not visualize what your seeing. Want to post a picture?

[70cj428]

Thank's Jeff,   At least now I don't have to hunt down more parts, What do you think of the crazy date stamp ??


SORRY, I didn't see your answer to my second question below the first, I'll try and post some pic's.... Thank's