<VV> Axle clearance

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On the a/c core, the EM wagon ('61 Lakewood & '62 wagon) didn't have a/c available, simple as that. Those brave soles (like lclc) that HAVE put a/c into a wagon usually did the trunk thing....

As far as the heater box goes, the factory squashed it down to as low as possible, and combined with the needed clearance over the engine air cleaners, still ended up with a fairly high load floor. But the heater box was STILL over the axle area. On my wagon, using the same height over the air cleaners as on the EM wagon puts it at mid-taillight height (which is why the EM wagons have the taillights where they do.) I'm having to do something different there.

I figure that the heater box and the air cleaner clearances are going to be my two determining factors as to where (height-wise) the load floor gets located. I have "secret" plans that allow keeping the stock rear cove appearance.

-Mark


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Subject: Re: Axle clearance, was: 1960 authenticity


Well, how did the Lakewood do it?



John Roberts




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Subject: Re: <VV> Axle clearance, was: 1960 authenticity


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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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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