Re: Snowstorm damage to my '64(update)

[Dan McCormack <mcwheels@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I just checked the Steele Rubber catalog Mark and unfortunately they show a 
different part number for a closed car windshield gasket than a convertible. 
I think it may have to do with the chrome trim because I believe the 
windshields are the same.

I'm glad the damage wasn't any worse than it was but there's a lesson to be 
learned here. Classic car insurance is so cheap that it's a good idea to 
have the car insured even if it's not on the road. Then again hind site is 
always 20/20.

Dan



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From: <chymar01@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 10:58 PM
Subject: Snowstorm damage to my '64(update)


> Well I spent the better part of the afternoon getting the snow off my 
> garage-out-of-a-box.
> Overnight, one of the uprights pushed through the canvas covering. Since 
> it's toast anyway, I cut a few small holes in it to let out the water. 
> Then I pulled the GF's truck up next to the garage and stood on the hood 
> and shoveled away. Once I got the weight off, I was able to push the 
> crossbars up a bit to get the car clear. It looks like we can salvage it 
> for the short term but putting in some bracing.
> The car needs a windshield and the speaker grille got pushed in a hair. 
> Got away pretty light compared to some folks here. One lady lost three 
> cars when the carport attached to her house dropped. I'm told a lot of 
> folks lost these type shelters to this storm.
>
> here's an updated pic:
> http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/21824735
>
> You can see how the pipes actually tore at their joints.
>
> A couple people mentioned insurance. No insurance on this one, 
> unfortunately. Actually, I haven't even gotten around to putting it into 
> my name. I drove all summer and fall on the previous owners tags and 
> registration-with his blessing. Since I stopped driving it, I've been too 
> poor.
>
> Is there a difference between a hardtop windshield gasket and convertible? 
> I have a hardtop one brand new.
>
>
> Mark
>
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>
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