Cutlass Trunk lid

[edmck82]

I noticed that there is a dime size rust spot surfacing around the Oldsmobile emblem on my 83 Olds. I opened the trunk reached into the cavity behind the trun and found its rusting from the inside out. Is this something that could be addressed and permanently stopped professionally ? Or would a new trunk lid be needed ?

 

[1fast87olds]

mine is doing the same thing ... get ur self a new lid...

 

[ryanwitski]

You should get a new one.

 

[85_SS]

I agree. It can be patched, but if it is right through you may as well just replace it altogether.

 

[edmck82]

I agree. It can be patched, but if it is right through you may as well just replace it altogether.

Its shame because the rest of the trunk is in great shape. You think the rust would spread throughout ? I guess I need to address it since I'm in the process of scouting a paint color.

Any sites online that offer trunk lids?

Thanks

 

[85_SS]

I agree. It can be patched, but if it is right through you may as well just replace it altogether.

Its shame because the rest of the trunk is in great shape. You think the rust would spread throughout ? I guess I need to address it since I'm in the process of scouting a paint color.

Any sites online that offer trunk lids?

Thanks

If repaired properly it won't spread, but in the end it it will probably cost just as much as a replacement from a yard to repair it right. If you have any yards in the area that keep older parts you shouldn't have a problem getting one as they were a best selling car for 5-6 years.

 

[jerrycad472]

source for parts

You could try Desert Dog Auto Parts. desertdogautoparts.com. I think they are out of Chicago, but they bring parts in from Arizona. Get a trunk lid from out west if you can. I picked up some 86 Monte Carlo doors from a local guy who used to bring parts back from there. The looked like they were brand new.

 

[edmck82]

Re: source for parts

You could try Desert Dog Auto Parts. desertdogautoparts.com. I think they are out of Chicago, but they bring parts in from Arizona. Get a trunk lid from out west if you can. I picked up some 86 Monte Carlo doors from a local guy who used to bring parts back from there. The looked like they were brand new.

Thanks to the both of you for the info. I'll check that site to see if they have a lid. You know you'd think for a best selling car(as mentioned) there would be a larger aftermarket available.

 

[85_SS]

True, but an aftermarket trunk lid would still be a distant last choice over an original lid even if they did make them - fit and finish usually leaves something to be desired.

 

[edmck82]

True, but an aftermarket trunk lid would still be a distant last choice over an original lid even if they did make them - fit and finish usually leaves something to be desired.

Good Point. The rest of the lid is immaculate. But actually addressing the rust from the inside would be interesting.