<VV> staples on LM engine to body seals

[J R Read]

I have now been told that '65 and possibly early '66 originally had 
staples - primarily  on the corner pieces and possibly on the rear center 
piece of the upper perimeter retainers.  Someone here on VV mentioned a '69 
with staples.  So, these bits of information seem to be in conflict.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cliff Tibbitts" <tibbitts at qx.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> staples on LM engine to body seals


>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
>