<VV> Mixed signals trim vs vin

[shortle]

Congrats Paul and welcome to the madness! It is not uncommon for parts to be mismatched after almost 50 years. A '62 vin will start out as 20967xxxx wheras the '63 will be 30967. I'm assuming when you state you will be replace struts you are referring to shock absorbers.As far as replacing all the parts that leak, all the gaskets and seals are readily available though it can be more of an art than a science. Where are you located? The Corvair society of America is an organization you may consider joining as the knowledge, information, and contacts you can acquire are worth well more than the cost of the membership ( a bargain at $45 per year). www.CORSA.org is the website. Good luck.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado



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>From: paul Steelhammer <psteelha at yahoo.com>
>Sent: May 26, 2010 12:14 PM
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>Subject: <VV> Mixed signals trim vs vin
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>I just made the leap and picked up my first Vair a running red monza 900 convertable. I am in the process of replacing springs, struts and brakes, and all the parts that leak to make sure its road worthy. My question The car Vin is for a 63 and the trim is 62. Would it be normal for chevy to extend a trim package into the next year to finish out stock. or is it more likly the cars front end was replaced and the wrong trim package added? 
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>Paul Steelhammer
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