<VV> Shrouds done...and now the brake gremlin appears

[Stephen Upham]

Well, I got the shrouds installed by putting them on first and then  
using a clothes hanger strategically bent to pull the thermostat arm  
forward and place it in the slot.  Once I figured out the method  
(twenty minutes on the right side) I got the left side on in five.   
Everything is warming up nicely now, with the temps on the heads  
stabilizing at around 250-260 and the oil topping out at about  
240-250.  The vent doors are opening appropriately, and I will soon  
be ordering the bushings in order to do the shroud door mod described  
in the Communique.

The car is now tending to lock up on the left rear wheel when the  
brakes are applied.  It only locks completely when I emergency stop.   
During "normal" breaking, the car tilts down on the driver's side  
about 3/4" and I can hear what sounds like a shoe releasing sound  
from the left rear wheel.  I've tried putting it in reverse to reset  
the adjusters. I won't be able to take the wheel off until tomorrow.   
I'm thinking that it should be ok to drive on the city streets (no  
more than 40 mph) tomorrow.  The breaks have had a COMPLETE overhaul  
(except the lines, but no salt ever on this car) which included  
cylinders (complete), hoses, springs (complete), shoes, turned drums,  
and a dual master cylinder less than 1000 miles ago.  Thoughts?

P.S. Thanks to all who responded to the shroud issue and the security  
issue.  You're the best!

Stephen Upham
Dallas, Texas
North Texas Corvair Association
CORSA
Corvaireum //

Mid prod. #18732 -1965 Monza Hardtop 110 PG  - Sierra Tan, Saddle, A/ 
C, AM/FM