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by reedbecky
Sun May 27, 2012 9:58 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: disc brake conversion
Replies: 25
Views: 20586

Re: disc brake conversion

Thanks for the info! I'll probably go with the S-10 setup. The only other question I have is how do you use the speedometer cable with this setup? Thanks, Reed
by reedbecky
Sun May 20, 2012 5:36 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: disc brake conversion
Replies: 25
Views: 20586

disc brake conversion

I've been reading a lot on this site about converting corvairs to disc brakes and I have a simple question: Since my Monza uses Chevelle brakes for stopping, is it possible to use disc brakes from another GM product? Since interchangability has always been a big plus for any GM, I was wondering if t...
by reedbecky
Tue May 15, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: Help with decoding my '66 Monza
Replies: 3
Views: 736

Re: Help with decoding my '66 Monza

Thanks for the info about the Monza! The car is original and the tag verifies that. The car is pictured in my ID and I hope to have it on the road this summer. I think the car is Lemonwood Yellow, the only thing in the right corner is an E and next to where it says paint is C-2. I am so glad I joine...
by reedbecky
Fri May 11, 2012 8:47 am
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: Help with decoding my '66 Monza
Replies: 3
Views: 736

Help with decoding my '66 Monza

Could I please get some help decoding the body tag on my '66 Monza ragtop? I couldn't take a picture since the building it is in is unpowered and the flash washes out the picture. The tag reads as follows: O2D E ST 66-10567 WRN 5936 BODY TR 758 C-2 PAINT WD2EM4F
by reedbecky
Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:04 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Is my Corvair rare?
Replies: 6
Views: 946

Re: Is my Corvair rare?

When I locate my camera, I'll take pictures of the mirror as well. The more I think about it, I don't really need it and since I have to mount a mirror on the passenger door, I think the car would look better with a matched set. The one on the car now is different in design from a fixed set. It's th...
by reedbecky
Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:04 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Is my Corvair rare?
Replies: 6
Views: 946

Re: Is my Corvair rare?

Thanks for the info on the car, I thought the ad was a bit misleading. From what you described, the rear panel I saw was from a '65 not a '66 which again is misleading. If I can find my digital camera, I'll uncover the car and take a picture of the ID tag you described. By the way, the mirror is VGC...
by reedbecky
Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Is my Corvair rare?
Replies: 6
Views: 946

Is my Corvair rare?

I own a 1966 Corvair Monza with a 110 hp/Powerglide . It is a convertible with a power top and air conditioning. It also has a remote driver control mirror. I haven't gone completely throughthe car to check for any other options yet, so there might be more. The only reason I am asking this is becaus...
by reedbecky
Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:35 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: convertible top replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 643

convertible top replacement

Is it very difficult to replace the top on my '66 monza? Now that the warmer weather is around the corner, I'm itching to get my 'vair up and going but the top (being original) is worn out and the back window is more or less gone. I've priced out a few vendors, but I am not sure which one to go with...
by reedbecky
Sat Jan 14, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: two tone paint job
Replies: 7
Views: 1194

Re: two tone paint job

Thanks for the input on this. My son thought it would be cool since my '66 Monza is a ragtop with a black top and interior. I'll still mull over the idea for a while. I've got a gallon or so of black paint left over from a previous project that I was wanting to use on something, but I am not sure if...
by reedbecky
Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:01 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: two tone paint job
Replies: 7
Views: 1194

two tone paint job

I'm tossing around the idea of repainting my '66 with a two tone motif with a black hood and decklid and either the original cream or silver for the sides. Any pics out there with this setup? My son came up with this idea and it might not look half bad. My paint job on the car is original and defini...
by reedbecky
Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:38 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: My '66 Monza convertable
Replies: 1
Views: 311

My '66 Monza convertable

pretty solid body, only 2 small holes
pretty solid body, only 2 small holes
66 monza 4.jpg (5.12 KiB) Viewed 305 times
less than 46,000 original miles on it
less than 46,000 original miles on it
66 monza 2.jpg (8.85 KiB) Viewed 305 times
power top, it even has A/C
power top, it even has A/C
66 monza 1.jpg (5.75 KiB) Viewed 305 times
by reedbecky
Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 15 inch wheels
Replies: 10
Views: 10259

Re: 15 inch wheels

Still wrestling with the problem because of budget issues, but I found something out that may help other members: Using the conversion chart I found that 195/70-14's are almost an exact match for a 185/80-13. Wallmart has many to choose from in this size and the prices are very reasonable. This may ...
by reedbecky
Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:15 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 15 inch wheels
Replies: 10
Views: 10259

15 inch wheels

With the help of other members, it was found that 15 inch tires (205/60-15) are about the same diameter as a stock 13 inch. Being a working stiff, buying aftermarket wheels is out of the question, since I can't afford them. My question is do wheels from GM products from the '80's, like Fiero's, Cent...
by reedbecky
Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:51 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: new from WI
Replies: 6
Views: 599

Re: new from WI

I don't know where you live in relation to Minnesota, but if you are reasonably close go to Craigslist and check out the Minneapolis section. In Isanti there is a person who repairs Corvairs and has a '61 rampside for sale for a lot less.
by reedbecky
Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:17 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: changing tire sizes
Replies: 7
Views: 881

Re: changing tire sizes

Thank you for the information you posted, it is an immense help. I was thinking of using some chevy rally wheels on it and with your data it makes it a reality. Thanks again and hopefully I'll be on the road in the spring............
by reedbecky
Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: changing tire sizes
Replies: 7
Views: 881

Re: changing tire sizes

Thanks for the reply, 10 miles isn't that hard to remember. Hopefully I'll have it on the road by summer. The car is basically a "barn find" with less than 46,000 miles in it. It is all original, but need a new top and paint for the most part.

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