[FC] Speedometer Question

[J R Read_HML]

I've not had a problem with that on Late Model.  But, may I suggest that you
go to an upholstery/top shop to find the right ones.  I'm sure they would
have a variety in stock.

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Later, JR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "robert wilson" <scwilson8126@wowway.com>
To: <corvanatics@corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:17 PM
Subject: [FC] Speedometer Question


> Hello All;
>
> Is there a way to test a used speedometer before putting it in the
vehicle?
>
> I've tried two different used speedometers in my '63 Monza that were bad.
> They either read erratically or go straight to100 MPH.
> There is also an intermittent whining noise.  The odometers on both
> speedometers seemed to work fine.
>
> Also, for you convertible owners;  has anybody had experience with making
the
> snaps on the top boot secure to the car?
> Several of the snaps (mostly stress points - corners) on the repro top
boot
> for my '63 will not stay on the car.
> I've tried the shop manual suggestions, i.e. making the plastic/metal
> hold-downs tighter.
>
> It seems that the female buttons on the top boot are bigger than the male
> snaps on the car that they are supposed to snap on to.
>
> Scott Wilson
> -'63 Rampside
> -'63 Monza Convertible
> -Two daughters under the age of 4
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