trunk lid compatibility - hardtop vs convertible

[garyscc]

hi, I'm considering purchasing a somewhat rusty '59 convertible - it has a rusty hood and trunk lid. I was wondering if the trunklid on both cars are similar enough that I could potentially use a hardtop trunklid on a convertible restoration?

[RAVEN]

Trust me, NOPE. Know a guy who tried it and hardtop panel buckled in middle. Convert lid has additional internal gusetting, do to cantilever hinge action, and lift cylinders.

[garyscc]

ok, sounds cool. thanks for letting me know. i did buy the 59 convertible - it should arrive on friday.

[garyscc]

the convertible was delivered -and it i think its a great candidate for restoration. The trunk lid has separated from its self - its badly damaged due to rust - but the hardware that attaches looks to be good. I may have no choice but to pursue the possibility of getting a hardtop trunklid. Perhaps I can have a welder add reinforcement so that it won't buckle? i don't see any other options available.

[tbird430]

I always though they were the same. The holes are there for both hinge set-ups??