[FC] First Sound

[Paul Steinberg]

The turn signal in the front has two elements in it... one for the parking
light, which goes off when the headlamp circuit is energized and the
directional signal.  It uses a 1034 (old number) or 1157 clear bulb.  1961 -
62 had clear lenses in front and 63 - 65 FC's had amber lenses.  In the tech
guide, there is a article on how to install a jumper wire in the headlamp
switch so the front parking light will stay lit when the headlamps are
illuminated just like the more modern vehicles.  This is an easy modification
to do.
Paul in CT....

  ----- 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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