rear package tray help

[strtlegal]

i just had my back glass removed and noticed the two pieces of trim on each corner of the package tray ( inside coner by back glass ) are busted..not sure if anyone can tell me where to get some..

also, the package tray itself is real britle, ive heard where you can get these but should i really get another if its going to be this flimsy again..i was thinking of installing some mdf board so i can put some speakers on there..then having it upholstered..what do you think??

on that note i cant seam to figure out where the factory speakers were mounted, where they under the dash, or did it some how come straight out of the radio..

please: opinions, recomendations, options, suggestions, all welcomed..

[john_L.]

Depending what year J & W nova has the corner pieces I believe.

[Maxturbo]

What year (although in may not make a dif)? 3RD Gen I assume from the section.

If so, the underside of the package tray (inside the trunk) you can look up and see the cut-out in the metal for speakers. The center cut out is for the optional rear defroster.The front speaker consisted of the single center speaker on the dash top. I believe that the rather rare option STERIO front speakers were mounted in the two kick panels.

Package Trays, page 66. Standard (solid) and "Mesh" (for speakers to play through).:)
and insulation.
http://www.classicindustries.com/downloadcatalog02.htm

Rear corner moldings, page 16-3...
http://1962-79chevynovaparts.com/catalogPDFs/X2%2016%20interior.pdf

[NovaSS396L34]

For what it's worth, I just talked to a guy who bought those reproduction plastic corner pieces and he said they don't look at all like the originals.

[henrypgrogan]

There are a few sets for sale on Ebay right now. hpg

[strtlegal]

its for my 70..thanks, ill look into those links..thanks

[strtlegal]

i see those package tray from classic industries, but what would i do about the rear speakers, can i here them through the tray??

EDIT: never mind, i see the fine print

[john_L.]

the package tray when viewed from the top is covered in all material, but should come with the holes cut out on the bottom side, tho check with rep on phone..... so you have to cut the material the way you want it from along the holes on bottom side, and if wanted folding some excess carpet to the underside of metal, then attach speakers, don't cut out to close to the carboard or the carboard will be visible thru the rear windshield, just my opinion.

[Billy_Pilgrim]

One other thing about package trays...Hold on to your ankles for the shipping cost, unless you can find them locally.

[lifetime62]

how about a package tray for a 73 i can't find one

[Codelphious]

My question is, why do they call this a package "tray" in the first place? A tray is something you put things on. The Nova manuals warn of placing object there as they may become dangerous projectiles.

[strtlegal]

well as a part guy they have always called them package trays..even on newer cars...


thanks for the input guys, there is a local guy here that sells muscle car parts ill get him to order me one..thanks for the heads up BILLY-PILGRIM
i noticed it did say truck frt..but what isnt truck freight nowadays..lol

thanks again, it makes perfect sense

[john_L.]

( hope everybody dont mind me interfering on this thread) but......'Lifetime', J&W nova I believe lists a 73' tray.

[lifetime62]

i just got my package tray from j&w and it fit perfect

[strtlegal]

i got mine from a local place had it in stock $21.00..seams to me ive been getting screwed by ordering stuff through mail order..its funny the owner actually buys from places like classic industries, but he doesnt charge the truck frt charge

i have since bought all my door panels through him and have saved at least $100 in shipping

lesson learned

[Maxturbo]

seams to me ive been getting screwed by ordering stuff through mail order It's all about quantity. You can pack about twenty $10.00 package trays (or like items) in one box and pay the same amount of shipping as you would if you got a single item. ;) It's the dang "Oversize" package dimensions that kills ya'.

[strtlegal]

thats what im getting at..ill this time i have been buying little things that they charge me truck frt for

i just got 2 dodge ram fenders sent by chyrsler from my ohio branch and guess what...they came on our normal ups truck..lol but yet i get hit for a truck frt item thats alot smaller..

i find it humorous thats all

[joeelutz]

70 Nova package tray. Where do the two "ears" on the ends of the tray go? Do they tuck up behind the sail panels?:confused:

Thanks

[Nenova]

70 Nova package tray. Where do the two "ears" on the ends of the tray go? Do they tuck up behind the sail panels?:confused:

Thanks

That's where they go, but mine didn't want to slip in easily. Finally got them thou. I suppose you could pull the sail panels first, but that is another step that can be just as challenging to do without damaging something.

My package tray did not have the insulation pad included, so I pulled off the original pad and glued it to the new tray. Don't know if it really matters, but thought I would use it since I had it.

Good Luck

[bowtie0069]

Somewhere on the floor of my garage are the end pieces you need, but it will take some time to find them(if they didn't get smashed already) I'll take a look in the next few days. Send me an email at the end of the week, and I'll let you know if I found them. Mike Morgan bowtie0069@aol.com

[strtlegal]

thanks but i got them already, thanks again

[sthole]

how about a package tray for a 73 i can't find one

a 72 will fit with no trimming.

[p0stal]

Yearone has a big selection of package trays/jute padding. You can choose from a wide variety of colors, and you can choose to either have the speakers holes pre-cut, or just a solid piece of material.


http://yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=6
Then click on interior, then scroll down to Headliner/Roof, then click on Package Trays/Jute padding. (It's towards the very bottom)

He is right though, for the $23 one I want, The total comes to $71.98 to ship to OR, with $2.50 package protection.