1968-1972 Chevelle Rear Deck Shelf Mesh. Black Only
The 1968-1972 Chevelle Rear Deck Shelf (Mesh Style, Black Only)—also known in restoration circles as the rear package tray—is a premium, factory-style interior trim panel. It installs horizontally under the rear window glass, spanning the area between the top of the back seat headrest and the rear windshield. [1, 2]
Unlike standard flat vinyl options, the mesh-covered version utilizes a distinct, textured woven-mesh fabric bonded over the die-cut board. This design provides an upscale factory look and integrates seamlessly with classic GM A-body interior layouts. [1, 2, 3]
🛠️ Key Product Features & Construction
- Acoustically Transparent Mesh: Wrapped in an original-style black mesh textile. This vintage mesh allows sound from trunk-mounted or deck-mounted speakers to pass through the shelf cleanly without requiring harsh plastic speaker grilles. [1, 2]
- Die-Cut Hardboard Core: Built on a heavy-duty, moisture-resistant panel board pre-cut to match the exact original contours of the rear deck steel structure. [1, 2, 3]
- Madrid Grain Vinyl Flap: Includes a color-matched, factory-correct Madrid grain vinyl strip (~4 inches wide) stitched along the forward edge. This flap folds down behind the back seat to fill gaps and conceal the vertical metal mounting brace. [1, 2, 3]
- Foam Cushion Strips: Outfitted with an integrated foam insulation strip to eliminate annoying vibrations, metal-on-metal rattles, and wind hum. [1, 2, 3]
- No-Fade Jet Black Finish: Formulated to withstand heavy UV exposure streaming through the rear glass, mitigating the typical sun-fading, warping, and brittleness that destroys original boards. [1, 2]
⚙️ Applications & Fitment
This panel is application-specific and engineered primarily for 2-door body styles: [1, 2]
- Chevy A-Body: 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle, Malibu, and SS396 (2-Door Hardtop/Coupe models).
- Platform Interchanges: Also fits 1970–1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo hardtops and select 1968–1972 GM A-body sibling vehicles (like the Pontiac GTO / LeMans and Grand Prix). [1, 2, 3]
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