[FC] Exterior Trim

[corvanatics@corvair.org]

IMHO, the rear grill on an FC is probably the most worthless item on the vehicle. Long ago I noticed I could fold it into 3rds to fit in the smallest trashcan. OK, recycle bin.


Vern McIntosh
Bend, Oregon

> Fellow "FCers":
> 
> You have been very helpful with my restoration on the 63 Rampside. Sure would
> appreciate your thoughts on these two exterior trim questions:
> 
> 1. headlight bezels -- can oxidized bezels be polished and coated with a clear
> coat , or should they be reanodized?
> 
> 2. rear grill -- to my surprise, it's a metal stamping, not aluminum. Is the
> FC grill interchangeable with cars, so I could use an aluminum car grill? They
> seem to be more readily available (one is on eBay now).
> 
> I'm planning on a nice daily driver, so I am not looking for a 95 point
> vehicle when finished.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Dave Sanger
> Member, CORSA and Detroit Area Corvair Club
> Traverse City, Michigan
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