<VV> early dash pad and heater duct help needed

[Ken Clark]

I assume that when we put the defroster hoses back in it will be about as much fun in our '61 Lakewood.  Ken
 

> Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:14:18 -0500
> From: wfcc at mediacombb.net
> To: corvairgrymm at gmail.com
> CC: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> early dash pad and heater duct help needed
> 
> My advice on Early model windshields and Backlights.... If it is not absolutely necessary...Don't mess with them ! You will have to buy new gaskets and the metal trim does not seem to fit right in the repro gaskets, It will help if you have at least two people who have done it before to help you, plus one other to hold their hands over Missys' ears while you are working on it.
> 
> Ed Lindsay
> West Florida Corvair Club
> I currently have the center glass out of the UltraVan to replace it.
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ramon Rodriguez III <corvairgrymm at gmail.com>
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Sent: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:25:47 -0500 (CDT)
> Subject: <VV> early dash pad and heater duct help needed
> 
> Howdy all,
> 
> Yesterday I started the "quickie" restoration of my new 62' coupe. The car
> has a faded and cracked dash pad, and I don't want to go to the expense of
> buying a replacement so I'm hoping to just take it down to the metal and
> paint it up as a non-padded dash. Any advice on how to go about removing
> the dash pad (windshield will be out) and cleaning the glue or whatever? I
> fear it might be a terrible chore.
> 
> Next question is about early ventilation systems. I'm certain my 63' has
> some clogging (due to mice) in the heater ducts... what is the best way to
> try to clear these ducts without having to take half the car apart and
> hopefully without replacing the hoses? The car in question is Missy's only
> way to get back and forth to work so I can't go into a lengthy project. The
> hoses in the rockers seem like there is no good way to get at them but I
> figure there must be some kind of trick to it.
> 
> Lastly, alluding back to the first paragraph, any advice on removal and
> reinstallation of early model Corvair windshield and back window? I'm
> familiar with how to do this on a late model, but worried about the
> differences.. particularly in the windshield seal with its bright trim on
> the rubber.
> 
> 
> Thanks as always for the help,
> 
> -- 
> Ray "Grymm" Rodriguez
> Lake Ariel, PA
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