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by cad-kid
Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:29 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: My new whip
Replies: 4
Views: 669

Re: My new whip

Looks like a nice acquisition :tu:
by cad-kid
Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:25 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: windshield wiper motor swap
Replies: 6
Views: 717

Re: windshield wiper motor swap

The connector at the engine bulkhead is notorious for dropping voltage. The connectors for the power wire are just adequate when clean and new, but after years the connectors corrode. Sometimes the connector gets hot and melts the plastic. Another issue is the wiper motor grounds via the switch to ...
by cad-kid
Fri Sep 16, 2016 2:54 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: windshield wiper motor swap
Replies: 6
Views: 717

Re: windshield wiper motor swap

Two things, first - rainx or similar product (works much better after 2 applications). Second, clean out the original wiper motor like I did http://www.corvairforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=4797&start=80#p68669 My wiper was so slow, I couldn't tell the difference between fast and slow ...
by cad-kid
Fri Sep 16, 2016 4:32 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Unique way to remove Window crank handle?
Replies: 8
Views: 1171

Re: Unique way to remove Window crank handle?

I like the shop rag trick. It works surprisingly good.
by cad-kid
Fri Sep 16, 2016 4:31 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: My 1st Vair - 1965 Corsa 140-4 hardtop
Replies: 211
Views: 21168

Re: My 1st Vair - 1965 Corsa 140-4 hardtop

Looks neat! I like the wheels :tu:
by cad-kid
Thu Sep 15, 2016 10:35 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 1964 500 coupe - rusting in the u.k
Replies: 33
Views: 5820

Re: 1964 500 coupe - rusting in the u.k

Thanks for the photos. I looked at them and said WOW!
by cad-kid
Mon Sep 12, 2016 4:28 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: JTVAIRS — Newspaper Article Features John & Teresa!
Replies: 2
Views: 495

Re: JTVAIRS — Newspaper Article Features John & Teresa!

Thanks for posting it Brad.
by cad-kid
Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:47 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Cad-kid's 65 Monza - my first Corvair
Replies: 166
Views: 30531

Re: Cad-kid's 65 Monza - my first Corvair

Made a new Craigs list ad with new photos - details on the for sale thread
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=12085&p=82848#p82848
by cad-kid
Fri Sep 09, 2016 7:13 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Engine acting up
Replies: 8
Views: 858

Re: Engine acting up

Possible exhaust leak?
by cad-kid
Wed Sep 07, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: first corvair
Replies: 10
Views: 1424

Re: first corvair

Welcome!
by cad-kid
Wed Sep 07, 2016 3:29 pm
Forum: Corvair Video and Photo Threads
Topic: 140 Rebuild
Replies: 28
Views: 5471

Re: 140 Rebuild

Excellent work! :not worthy:
by cad-kid
Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:41 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Bad odor in interior
Replies: 4
Views: 511

Re: Bad odor in interior

My car suffered from an odor when the humidity got high. Rusty seat frames combined with the old upholstery was the cause. Now it smells normal and I don't have to worry about leaving the windows up :tu:
by cad-kid
Tue Sep 06, 2016 7:10 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: The inevitable happened.
Replies: 76
Views: 14310

Re: The inevitable happened.

Looser is better than too tight, sounds backwards but it works.
by cad-kid
Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:58 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Cad-kid's 65 Monza - my first Corvair
Replies: 166
Views: 30531

Re: Cad-kid's 65 Monza - my first Corvair

Great story about the kids. :tu:
by cad-kid
Tue Sep 06, 2016 4:14 am
Forum: Corvair Video and Photo Threads
Topic: 140 Rebuild
Replies: 28
Views: 5471

Re: 140 Rebuild

Congrats! Great photos, looking forward to the next batch.

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