Mike Kucaba Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 So I pulled out some old stuff from the vault and found a 1962 vette kit with the opening trunk and all the styline stuff. The custom front was already on it,so the the die was cast. As I finished up reattaching and finesseing the front I looked at the custom rear end and didn't like the fact that using it,and the custom roof would have me lose the opening trunk. I may cut out the plastic that would block the trunk. so what is the opinions, did vettes lose or gain by not having a trunk? rut -row I think I just asked a question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 They gained a coupe in 63,which is still totally hot to this day. The newer convertibles have a trunk again. Not much,but it's there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I think they lost. But since it's pretty much up to style, sometimes there's no room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Sports cars and/or 'sporty' cars have never had much of a trunk. Viper,Prowler,early T-birds,MGs,That's just the way they are. If you want a trunk,get a Cadillac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Trunks are rated by how many dead bodies you can fit in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Exactly, capisce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Exactly, capisce? So ... are we counting whole or made-to-fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Sports cars and/or 'sporty' cars have never had much of a trunk. Viper,Prowler,early T-birds,MGs,That's just the way they are. If you want a trunk,get a Cadillac. You should see the late T-Birds and New Beetle cabrios, they're less than worthless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDano85gt Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 guess thats why on alot of vettes especially "stingray" shark body styled you see chrome "luggage" racks on the trunk decks.....? from lack of space to fit the luggage in the trunk itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I've got one of these Corvettes going with the custom parts also - found an empty box last year with the custom parts to build using the AMT kit that's in the stores now. To mess with you plans a iittle bit... The interior tub in the '62 kit includes the trunk interior - the later issues don't. Unless the back of the body is opened up under the custom rear end with the custom roof, it is not visible or required with the custom version. The latest AMT1962 "sock to me" Corvette is basically the same kit minus the trunk and the cool cutomizing parts - If you get one of those, you can start mixing parts and end up with both the cutom version with the roof and a 1962 Corvette with the opening trunk that was only in the 1962 issue. That's two cool Corvettes. Careful lining up the roof - it doesn't fit very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I have a few of those opening trunks vettes. The 61 is really hard to find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 You should see the late T-Birds and New Beetle cabrios, they're less than worthless! I have a new Beetle in the family. I can fit two Peavey PR10 speakers, aMackie amp/mixer a folding mic stand and three cases of CDs. Patch bag goes into the back seat with speaker stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I have a new Beetle in the family. I can fit two Peavey PR10 speakers, aMackie amp/mixer a folding mic stand and three cases of CDs. Patch bag goes into the back seat with speaker stands But is it the Cabrio/Convertable? I'd be hard pressed to fit more than a few standard sized model boxes in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 I'm attempting to add the rear styline part and retain the opening trunk. It looks like it will be a challenge. After this, I'm going to look into adding opening trunks on later model vettes, like '63 ,shark era etc. I think a real challenge would be a trunk in a fastback. I don't like the custom top either. Those openings with clear fillers looks wonky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Sports cars and/or 'sporty' cars have never had much of a trunk. Viper,Prowler,early T-birds,MGs,That's just the way they are. If you want a trunk,get a Cadillac. Nobody ever told that to the Golf GTI design team... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Nobody ever told that to the Golf GTI design team... Difference is though, the GTI started out as a practical car and was made sporty, most purpose built sporty cars have no practicality what so ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Would love to find the custom front piece from the annual 62 vette. I think that is one of the coolest pieces of all time. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 So I pulled out some old stuff from the vault and found a 1962 vette kit with the opening trunk and all the styline stuff. The custom front was already on it,so the the die was cast. As I finished up reattaching and finesseing the front I looked at the custom rear end and didn't like the fact that using it,and the custom roof would have me lose the opening trunk. I may cut out the plastic that would block the trunk. so what is the opinions, did vettes lose or gain by not having a trunk? rut -row I think I just asked a question. Mike, I think it's more a change in American travel habits over the past 50 or so years: In 1953, when Corvette first hit the streets, going on any trip longer than a single overnight generally meant at least one large suitcase (two if you were married), with a woman having a smaller travel or "train case" holding all her personal appearance bits and supplies (cosmetics, etc.). Bear in mind that back years ago, traveling overnight almost always meant dressing in one's Sunday best, and that back in the days before permanent press, wash & wear clothing. As our travel habits have evolved, the need for so much luggage space has dropped considerably, as has trunk space in most all cars. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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