57 Question
I recently purchased a 57 Corvette and after removing the carpet I noticed a large access panel on the floor above the transmission area. It was held in place with several screws around the edges but when I removed the screws I could not remove the panel. It was either wielded in place or stuck in place with some very strong sealer. The assembly manual I have does not show any such access panel. Does anyone have any information about this.
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Re: 57 Question
Thomas, See AIM Section A Sheet 3. The large cover was screwed in but also likely had sealer applied as the smaller cover did.
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Here is a '56 project I once owned showing the cover removed. It was off when I acquired it.
You may have to use a thin chisel/putty knife to break through the sealer.
Note there is also a semicircular metal reinforcement near the rear joint undercar. This was a safety cover in case the driveshaft broke free from its U-Joint. This reinforcement is not shown in the AIM.
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Here's a better view under a '59. Same part. It's riveted in.
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Re: 57 Question
Thank you so much Richard. Don't know how I missed this page in my AIM. I looked through it several times. Guess I just had a senior moment. I hope removal of this panel will give me easy access to my Hurst Shifter to replace the shifter rod bushings and maybe the shifter itself if I decide to do so. The way the frame of the car is made makes it hard to access the shift linkage especially the rod bushings on the rear end. I also noticed that some of the rods do not have room for any bushings. Maybe I have some parts here that are not correct. Anyway thanks again for your speedy reply. You have helped make my day.
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