<VV> staples on LM engine to body seals

[Mel Francis]

Our Monza SS started its existence as a Los Angeles built, '65 convertible.
No evidence of staples along the rubber seal strip. 21,373th car down the 
line.
105675L121373

Mel Francis
Oconomowoc, WI


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank DuVal" <corvairduval at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 9:23 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> staples on LM engine to body seals


> Any idea of vin? That is the question.
>
> Frank DuVal
>
> On 12/10/2011 10:11 AM, Cliff Tibbitts wrote:
>> I just recently replaced the seal on a 65 convertible.  And, as Matt and
>> Timothy have already pointed out, the seal was indeed stapled to the 
>> metal
>> strips.  I have no idea if they did it to all cars at the factory, some 
>> cars
>> at different locations, or if it was done at a later time when someone
>> replaced the original.  But the seal was stapled to the metal strips. 
>> Maybe
>> not a bad idea considering what a PITA those things are to get on.
>>
>> Cliff Tibbitts
>> Lexington, KY
>> 66 Monza 140/4sp
>>
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