<VV> Re: Deck lids, Kelsey-Hayes wheels tangent

[airvair]

When the Corvair came along, there was probably a discussion about that
amongst GM parts people. Which is why they reverted to the time-honored
terms of "front and rear deck lids" instead of "hood" or "trunk lid"
(though the latter would also be correct.)

-Mark

Charles Lee at Proper Pro Per wrote:
> 
> Have we figured out what to call the rear deck lid (is that a naval term ?)
> Is it the "hood" like on cars with the engine on the wrong end (front) ?
> 
> Then what is the front deck lid called ?
>