<VV> plug wire retainers

[Bill Hubbell]

I did not remove mine - just left them on when the shroud was blasted and 
powder coated.  Afterwards, I dipped them in the rubber solution - just held 
the shroud upside-down and dipped the retainers - have to do it a few times, 
but it turned out well.

Bill Hubbell


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Sethracer at aol.com>
To: <monza63mo at peoplepc.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> plug wire retainers



In a message dated 4/10/2006 4:44:37 PM Pacific Standard Time,
monza63mo at peoplepc.com writes:

You know  those plug wire retainers that are riveted onto the front of the
top shroud? I  want to replace mine since they are about shot and I have the
shroud off for  painting. I've looked in the specialty catalogs and local 
parts
stores but  I've not found anything I like. Does anyone have a suggestion?

Art in  Missouri



If you are a stickler for total stock appearance, I can't quite help you.
But just off of stock, You can remove the original piece and re-dip the 
clips in
 a rubber solution that is intended to dip handles of tools into. The 
problem
is  the re-attachment rivets. I haven't seen anything available that is just
like  stock. You could use a large pop-rivet, then paint it black. Otherwise
there are  several aftermarket clip units that will hold the pieces down. 
You
will likely  have to do some bending to attach them to the shroud. Also, 
many
late model GM  cars have snap-closed clips that would give you some extra
protection from the  fan belt. They almost always break on the newer cars 
when
wires are replaced.  Mid-80's Corvettes and Camaros are notorious for 
this. - Seth
Emerson, Silicone  Wire Systems
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