<VV> LM Wheel Well Trim

[Dave Ziegler]

But the question was about fender skirts. not wheel well moldings.
Dave.. .
On Apr 13, 2007, at 10:37 AM, BBRT wrote:

> As I recall,  there are several differences between wheel well trim 
> for various years of LM Corvairs.
>
> '65s have their own set of wheel well trim while 66-69 are the same, 
> AFAIK.
>
> 1965:    Front. Two pieces each side. An arch, and a rear lower piece 
> approximately where the rocker panel indentation/lower  body crease is 
> located.
>             Rear.  Originally three pieces each side. Arch, and lower 
> front and lower rear pieces, again located and shaped to fit the lower 
> body crease.
>             Both front and rear:  Sticks out considerably more and 
> sticks up much more than later years-almost like a shallow "C" 
> channel..
>
> 1966-69: One piece for each wheel well.
>             Mounting holes different locations than '65's. (I think).
>             Profile is different.  Much thinner and doesn't stick up 
> and outside the wheel well nearly as much - not as wide as '65's.
>             Seem thinner in gauge - thickness of material, but not 
> sure, especially toward 68 and 69.
>
> A simple perusal of a vendor catalog, or a P&A 30, or Assembly Manual 
> would prevent any tyro from asserting incorrect information.
>
> Chuck S
> BBRT
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