[FC] Truck Bed Cover Panels

Ron F Hinz corvanatics@corvair.org
Tue Nov 16 18:19:01 2004


Yes, I've gotten to them from underneath, it just takes a little resolve.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Sanger" <dksanger@pentel.net>
To: <corvanatics@corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [FC] Truck Bed Cover Panels


> Merv, Jim and the others who replied that I should not "seal off" the
> transaxle access plate:
>
> I decided to remove the transaxle access panel prior to the bedliner job.
>
> Wow! What a job. I learned there are 2 bolts on the underside that hold
the
> heater duct assembly. I was able to lift up the access panel, by removing
> the shroud on the air intake on the engine shroud, pry it up, and then
> loosen the bolts.
>
> Is there an easier way? I could not figure a way to reach the bolts from
the
> bottom.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave Sanger
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Merv Krull and or Loretta Prosser" <krupross@sunwave.net>
> To: <corvanatics@corvair.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 1:26 AM
> Subject: Re: [FC] Truck Bed Cover Panels
>
>
> > Keep it seperate for easy access to the starter and the transaxle and
the
> > heater!!!
> > Merv Krull
> > Salmon Arm, BC
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Dave Sanger" <dksanger@pentel.net>
> > To: <corvanatics@corvair.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 10:51 AM
> > Subject: [FC] Truck Bed Cover Panels
> >
> >
> >> Hello,
> >>
> >> I am having a spray-in bedliner installed on the Rampside and I need
help
> >> in
> >> identifying floor panels that I will need to remove in the future.
> >>
> >> Obviously, the Engine Access panel and Door to battery compartment must
> >> be
> >> kept free to open.
> >>
> >> Question: what about the panel just ahead of the engine cover? It
> >> attached
> >> with 6-8 bolts to the underbody. Will I need to remove that panel to
work
> >> on
> >> the transaxle or transmission in the future? If not, I'll have the shop
> >> spray
> >> the "stuff" on the bolts and seams.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Dave Sanger
> >> Traverse City, MI
> >>
> >> Member CORSA, Corvanantics, & DACC
> >>
> >> 63 Rampside
> >> 64 Spyder Convertible
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