<VV> Axle clearance, was: 1960 authenticity

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Interesting idea, But just trying to use as much "stock" parts as possible. The idea is to keep the car as close to a "production" possibility as is practical. 

On the flip side, though, am having to relocate the a/c condensor into the front trunk. I plan on keeping the stock spare location (with a 14" rim though) AND putting the condensor w/fans under a false floor, AND keeping the front panel as free of holes as possible. I have it all figured out, just have to see if it comes together as planned when it's "in the flesh."

Now if I REALLY wanted to do a "custom", I'd drop the front edge of the trunk opening (between the headlights) to just above the front bumper, while keeping the look stock. Now THAT would be trick!

-Mark


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Subject: Re: Axle clearance, was: 1960 authenticity


No idea about the clearance, but any reason a heater box couldn't be fabbed up and mounted under the rear seat, eliminating that area all together?




John Roberts




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From: airvair at earthlink.net <airvair at earthlink.net>
To: HallGrenn at aol.com <HallGrenn at aol.com>; tony.underwood at cox.net; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Sent: Thu, Nov 26, 2009 10:33 am
Subject: <VV> Axle clearance, was: 1960 authenticity


On a related subject, one on which I have yet to physically reach, is just
how much clearance is there in a LM between the heater box and transaxle?
The reason I ask is in preparation for my LM wagon project to go to the
body shop. Would like to have some idea as to how much I could possibly
drop the heater box and still clear everything. A general estimate would
aid me in planning just how far to try to drop it before the actual
construction/cutting begins. Anybody have an idea as to the potential
available clearance?

-Mark

> [Original Message]
> From: <HallGrenn at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> 1960 authenticity
>  
> In a message dated 11/26/2009 12:11:11 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
> tony.underwood at cox.net writes:
>
> The '60  package area is deeper.
>
> Thanks Tony.  That's one I hadn't heard of.  I knew about starter  
> clearance problems before, but now I know why.
>  
> Bob Hall
>

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