Corvair Forum

I my VOM on the 12 volt connector and the copper strap first and then the mounting screw head to see if I got a voltage reading, I measured 5 volts. I checked using chassis ground elsewhere and got 12 volts. I realized was seeing the result of a loose connection downstream - no surprise there I gues...

I cleaned up the contact strap and put a serrated washer on the screw to get a better connection - still did not park. So I replaced the whole wiper/washer with another one, and it still did not park So to go over this again the low and high speed functions work and the washer works properly also. I...

I assume you are talking about one of the three rubber bushed mounting screws. I checked and found a strap which looks like it is riveted to the flat mounting plate and goes under the washer of the the upper left mounting screw. The strap definitely has paint or something else coating it. But the fa...

My car is a 65 monza coupe that is still in the process of restoration/reassembly and just back from the paint shop, it was stripped to a shell. Looking for help or opinions - My windshield wipers do not park when I turn the dash switch off, they just stop where they are. This happens when the ignit...

The trim went on with no drama. When I cleaned the inside of the trim I removed quite a bit of a black putty which had prevented me from getting the trim to set down on the lip of the drip rail and the WD-40 helped quite a bit compared to my first attempt to do this last week. Mostly snapped on with...

Thanks for the suggestions. My plan is to try the WD40 and the block of wood with mallet and hands as required. I'm also going to do a good cleaning job on the underside of the trim pieces to remove crud. If that doesn't work I'll try gently sanding the top of the roof rail to remove some paint with...

I'm about to try to "snap" my stainless drip rail trim on my 1965 Monza coupe. This is the three piece short, long, and very short piece to bridge the short and long trip. I have heard about using dishwashing soap as a lubricant and also to try a rubber mallet. The car was repainted with p...

Thanks - I posted my request for help in two different forums using different titles. Here is the a (corrected) version of the "thank you" post I just made in the other forum'. I could not get my hands to work well enough to do as you described with one above and one below the carpet. Than...

Thanks for the info. I got it installed by partially removing the carpet and then securing the boot using screws and some flat washers to hold it. Then I removed more of the pad and lowered the carpet onto the boot and pulled the upper flange/edge out from below the carpet. I needed to sleep on it t...

I'm reposting this since I may have put it in the wrong forum before. I just installed new Clarks molded carpet in my 1965 monza. My shift and throttle locations were cut previously without the throttle installed so they fit. I'm having major problems getting the shift lever boot secured. I assume t...

I just installed new Clarks molded carpet in my 1965 monza. My shift and throttle locations were cut previously without the throttle installed so they fit. I'm having major problems getting the shift lever boot secured. I assume that the thin flange fits under the carpet and secures in the two holes...

Whoops
should read "Probably a month or so before that happens but I'll keep progress posted re results
Thanks again"
Charlie

Thanks - I think that is the answer that I was looking for. I was worried that the springs were shorter but if they are the same length and the car will sit higher that's good since it will keep the car further off of the helpers spring bumpers. Plus after 50 years the springs have no doubt sagged a...

Its good to hear from somebody who has owned their car longer then me, I bought my 65 Monza coupe, used, in late 65. I was trying to find out if the car will sit at the same height or at least no lower if I put in new stock convertible spring vs new stock coupe springs. I already have a pair of new ...

I posted this in the mechanical section before I found this more suspension section - new member and still learning Earlier post: Does anyone know if the stock coupe and convertible rear springs differ in height before installed on the car. Reason for the question: My 65 coupe has the Fitch/Aeon rub...

Does anyone know if the stock coupe and convertible rear springs differ in height before installed on the car. Reason for the question: My 65 coupe has the Fitch/Aeon rubber springs and stock springs on the rear. It has a real firm ride. The coil springs have been there since 1965 and I may be repla...