[FC] First Sound

J R Read_HML corvanatics@corvair.org
Mon Oct 4 11:15:01 2004


By marker light , you meant tail light?  Then, yes - a double filament 
bulb - the brake and turn signal use the bright one.  the tail light uses 
the dimmer one.

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Later, JR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith Hammett" <khammett@stainlessfab.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Cc: <corvanatics@corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 8:48 AM
Subject: [FC] First Sound


>    The first sound from the '62 rampside in over 5 years was made 
> yesterday
> afternoon!  A new engine harness was installed.  A borrowed battery was
> hooked up and the horn was sounded.  Upon the sound of the horn in the
> garage I instantly had two little helpers wanting to "test" the horn.  My
> two daughters, 6 and 4 years old, both climbed in the rampy and tested the
> horn out.  The headlights, wipers (once I turned the key on), left turn
> signal, and left tail light all worked.  There was no radio, fan, or right
> tail/turn signal.  This will all have to be checked out to see what is
> wrong.  I think I might have borrowed the taillight from the right side 
> for
> my trailer one night.  My two daughters were excited and wanted to take it
> for a drive (still not ready to run).  Does the turn signal in front also
> double as a marker light or just turn signal?
>
>    I still need to get the carbs assembled, engine sheet metal, brake
> lines, rear brake cylinders, and gas tank done.  All will have to wait 
> until
> I have more time.  Number 3 daughter is overdue now and then we will have
> the adoption of her to go through before any further work is done.
>
>    Was great to hear a Corvair horn!  Next the purr of the motor.
>
> Keith Hammett
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