A '57 Tbird With A Rumble Seat!

Here is what one person said about this.
"WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK" ! Owner had a "birds nest" assembly that he wanted me to install on it. Here are results:
1. Unique...........but...........no way to seal it from water.
2. Small opening that only a child could fit in.
3. Although it had a lock, due to it's design, it did rattle and chip paint as you drove or open and closed.
4. Seat belts wouldn't help as if rear ended (even in parade), occupants backs were not protected.
5. Only trunk floor between gas tank and birds nest.
6. No room for anything else in trunk including spare tire
7. No evidence of factory ever offering it as option. May have been a aftermarket dealer option.
8. Don't remember the deck lid having hinges or springs.
9. Current DOT and "ambulance chasers" would have a field day with this !
Cute idea but wouldn't spend the time or money to own one.

And now we know why they weren't popular!!

I have seen one in a show many years ago - looked just OK to me but the lid was up showing the seat and it did have signs of wear or chips around the edges.

Joe I agree with the " now we know " Personally not practical and doesn't do a thing for this classic