[NoVa-Corvairs] club parts car

[John McMahon]

I've got a question about our club's parts car, but first I should introduce 
myself to those who have not met me.  My name is John McMahon, and I joined 
the NVCC about three years ago before I even bought my 1965 Monza coupe.  I 
live in Front Royal, so right from the start I didn't make all the meetings. 
Then my son was born, and I made even fewer meetings.  Then my daughter was 
born eight months ago, and I haven't been to a single meeting in at least 
that long (longer, I think).  I am with you in spirit, though!

Anyway, my Monza turned out to be even more of a rustbucket than it appeared 
to be when I bought it, and the great majority of the time I have spent on 
it has involved cutting out the rust and welding in the good stuff.  Right 
now I'm faced with the task of replacing the trunk lid weatherstripping 
channel, the one that is part of the left rear quarter panel.  Does our 
parts car have this piece intact?  Have we acquired a new parts car since 
the last time I was at a meeting?  I *could* spend the time fashioning a new 
piece, but it sure would save a lot of time if I could just weld in a piece 
of another car.

So, I'll be spending a litte time in the garage tonight preparing for 
tomorrow's welding adventure, namely replacing the piece to the rear of the 
front left fender.  Actually, I'll be repairing the structure underneath 
first, so I'll have something to weld the outer piece to!  :>)

Take care, and have fun with your own Corvairs!

John McMahon



P.S. Bryan, do you still need the ATV lift?