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by StukintheMud
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: blue print or schematic drwgs
Replies: 0
Views: 200

blue print or schematic drwgs

Does anyone have a blue print drwg of an early model front suspension? I'm looking for a cut drwg through the trunk, indicating dimensions and heights. As an example, if you search blue print drwg of a 911 Porsche, there are cut drawings through the rear end, front end, or the whole car. appreciate ...
by StukintheMud
Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: early front cowl sealant removal
Replies: 0
Views: 306

early front cowl sealant removal

Hi all, I have a 64 Spyder that has some rust holes through to the front cowl area. In order to weld in new material, I need to strip away all the heavy sealant GM put in there. My hands have a hard time in that area, and I was wondering if anyone had an idea that may help me remove all of it. In th...
by StukintheMud
Sat Jul 08, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 65-69 Suspension on 64?
Replies: 40
Views: 6044

Re: 65-69 Suspension on 64?

I was looking at my rear cross member of my Spyder again this morning, thinking. Dangerous, I know. But when I look at the mounting bolts, they have a steel sleeve between the heavy washer of the lower bushing. The sleeve goes through the cross member mount hole, and through the upper bushing. And, ...
by StukintheMud
Tue Jul 04, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 65-69 Suspension on 64?
Replies: 40
Views: 6044

Re: 65-69 Suspension on 64?

One other question I had regarding solid crossmember mounts. The front suspension is solid mounted. Is the rear mounted with the rubber bushing to help with engine vibration? It can't be road noise as that would transfer through the front suspension. I'm looking into making my own out of nylon.
by StukintheMud
Tue Jul 04, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Disc brakes on the 60
Replies: 11
Views: 1037

Re: Disc brakes on the 60

they look great! I put longer studs when I did mine. Are you doing the rears, too?
by StukintheMud
Sat Jun 17, 2023 7:16 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 65-69 Suspension on 64?
Replies: 40
Views: 6044

Re: 65-69 Suspension on 64?

Thanks for the info. I'll start with the reaction rods, tires and new bushings and go from there. My car is a long way away from being on the road, but at least I'm starting..
by StukintheMud
Fri Jun 16, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 65-69 Suspension on 64?
Replies: 40
Views: 6044

Re: 65-69 Suspension on 64?

Just re reading some posts here. Any info on who I could order some solid mounts for the engine and suspension on my '64 from? I'm just starting to get my Spyder going again after a long, long slumber. Cheers
by StukintheMud
Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: stripped body weight
Replies: 2
Views: 360

Re: stripped body weight

ok, that's great, thanks. I'm just getting ready to build a cart for it.
by StukintheMud
Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: stripped body weight
Replies: 2
Views: 360

stripped body weight

I have a 64 spyder I'm starting to restore and wondering if anyone knows what the stripped body would weigh?
by StukintheMud
Tue May 31, 2016 5:52 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Thinking of putting 15" and 16" wheels on my EM
Replies: 9
Views: 1677

Re: Thinking of putting 15" and 16" wheels on my EM

Have you lowered the car at all? If so, how much did you cut? Looks good!
by StukintheMud
Sun May 31, 2015 9:11 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Conversion to disc brakes
Replies: 6
Views: 1475

Re: Conversion to disc brakes

I'm in the middle of doing this conversion as well, 4 wheel disc, and was wondering about setting the master cylinder free play. I gather this is done when the system is full of fluid and bled? I'm using the Clark's '67 master on a '64. Is this an easy adjustment to make?
by StukintheMud
Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:41 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: The LB Wair
Replies: 12
Views: 1959

Re: The LB Wair

I sure hope you're posting more pic's! Don't tease us with just the three
by StukintheMud
Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: EM Rear wheel arches
Replies: 6
Views: 710

Re: EM Rear wheel arches

Check out Norway Corvair. He runs 16x8 wheels and 205 40 tires on his '61
by StukintheMud
Sun Mar 15, 2015 11:00 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Looking for some Weber 40dcoe base line info
Replies: 16
Views: 1706

Re: Looking for some Weber 40dcoe base line info

Great info, I'm in the process of doing the same set up, except I have a 180/150 combo. How are you controlling detonation? Was also wondering if you did any machining to the weber adapter. It seems to look on the small side. Post a few more pics of your
by StukintheMud
Sun Jan 25, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: A guide to body tag decoding resources on the web
Replies: 57
Views: 93111

Re: A guide to body tag decoding resources on the web

So, does this mean Canadian cars had engines built int the States?
by StukintheMud
Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:52 am
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: A guide to body tag decoding resources on the web
Replies: 57
Views: 93111

Re: A guide to body tag decoding resources on the web

engine # TO428YR. I think I answered my own question here. Could this be the 428th '64 Spyder built in Canada?

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