<VV> Door Rattles

[Shaun]

It's a Late Model, It's SUPPOSED to rattle!!!

yea, Vairily ... Shaun

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "N. Joseph Potts" <pottsf at msn.com>
To: "Shaun" <shaun_mcgarvey at shaw.ca>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 6:41 AM
Subject: RE: <VV> Door Rattles


> Shaun, can you estimate the SCOPE of your comment (regarding the
> reinforcement)? The original scope was early-model convertibles. Could
your
> remark have any application to late-model coupes? I've got a very stubborn
> rattle in my passenger door, and I'm wondering if this could relate to it.
>
> Joe Potts
> Miami, Florida USA
> 1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Shaun
> Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 12:22 AM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> fans & basics manual thread
>
>
> I know, I know! I must have missed your original post in the crapstorm of
> useless B.S.<G>
> On your inner doorskin there is a louver across the bottom where the
> waterproof paper tucks into. In the middle of this slot, there's a
> reinforcement that connects the top of the slot to the bottom of the door.
> That reinforcement is always broken from what I've seen, probably from
> pulling the door shut.
> I've replaced the reinforcement with a little heavier one, better
attached.
> Wiggle the strip of metal over the louver. You'll see what I mean. If the
> reinforcement is intact, it won't wiggle.
>
> yea, Vairily ... Shaun
>