<VV> Convertible Canisters

[EUGENE1938@aol.com]

jon@gilbertgrp.com writes:

<< Someone told me that the four steel canisters in the corners of my '68 
Monza
 convertible are full of DEADLY MERCURY and are there to act as ballast to
 stabilize the car. >>

Jon,
They do not contain Mercury!  They are there in late convertibles only to 
stabilize the natural twisting motion of a topless car.  I've never seen any rust 
out.  If you're concerned about yours, take them out and paint them but be 
sure to reinstall them.  IMHO

Ed Corson (CORSA member)
IECC