Corvair Forum

Nice 500 series like this is very hard to find. These were usually the first to be run hard, trashed and thrown away. Few were saved. Be happy that you got this rare car and please keep it as original as possible... Also it will be worth more that way...

Here we go..... :think: 03A - 03 - built on March , A - First week 64 - 1964 Year 05 = 500 series 27 = Coupe WR = Willow Run 11827 = 1827 of this style off WR production line Trim 764 = Fawn Interior Color Paint 948 = Palomore Red ( Maroon ) ACC 2W = Powerglide Let me know how this matches to your c...

Here we go..... :think: 03A - 03 - built on March , A - First week 64 - 1964 Year 05 = 500 series 27 = Coupe WR = Willow Run 11827 = 1827 of this style off WR production line Trim 764 = Fawn Interior Color Paint 948 = Palomore Red ( Maroon ) ACC 2W = Powerglide Let me know how this matches to your c...

Please post the VIN# and the information off the Body tag that is in the left frame rail in the engine compartment and we can tell you a lot about the car.... :think: My boss doesn't give ma any great deals like this, matter of fact I get kidding about my Corvairs.... :tongue: Well I guess it is all...

Also on all my Corvairs a 80 pound sack of sand was added to the front trunk, this drops the front some and main thing it does it improves the handling greatly, the front tires last far longer for they grip the ground and do not slide on turns. Also I keep the spare tire up front. Good quality shock...

Before replacing the springs try replacing the rear shocks with gas filled units such as the KYB - 343127. I have seen this lift the back some. GM specifications for a '64 Coupe is Rocker Panel to ground = Front of Rear Wheel Well - 7.1 inches Rear of Front Wheel Well - 7.3 inches / full fuel - no p...

What is the Corvair model, year - mileage.. Photos will help a lot...

The photos look good but photos only tell 10% of the story. Look underneath carefully, especially the floor boards for any kind of rust problems, also if he allows pull up the edge of the carpets and look for rust developing on the inside of the floorboards. What is the mileage and what documentatio...

This could be easy, please let me know if it matches with what you see on your Corvair 07A - July 1st week build 64 0967 WR 30527 - 1964 Model - 0967 Monza Convertible - WR Willow Run Plant - 30537 Sequence number subtract 10000 then # 20537 off the line 712 1 Black Interior Color 1 = White Top - 94...

Beautiful - This shows that there can be no better than a EM - Vert -


Although I am prejudiced, but just love the EM style - 50's and 60's all rolled into one....

Thanks for posting....

There are several major Corvair Suppliers, the one with the most is Clark's Corvair, then Rafee Corvair, closest is a large used Corvair parts place just outside Gettysburg Pa. can't think of the name ( I'm out west ) some one will post it's name and contact. There are others also out there. Just do...

Welcome... :wave: I never had a Boss like that. :think: Looks like you got a very good deal, interior nice, just one noticeable ding ( minor ) . throw in some new carpetrs and you are on your way. :cool: Where are you located? You probably have a Corvair club and owners close by. You will find a lot...

See guy's, just what I told you... This is documented evidence..

LM drivers are Red Neck's

and EM drivers have style!!!

He is not trying to scare anyone, as a person who has been in the oil industry most of his life I respect his knowledge, I would rather take the safe side. He is also not trying to sell a particular brand of oil just letting you know what the grades are for and why one is best for your car. Yes you ...

:pray: Please - Please - Please read the gear lube link above.... :shhh: Here is the link again: http://www.widman.biz/uploads/Transaxle_oil.pdf Do not use GL-5 lube in any Corvair manual tranny - The link will tell you better than I can - will create major problems in the manual tranny Should be OK...

Oil - go here, he knows his Oil---> http://www.widman.biz/Corvair/English/Links/Oil.html He has a interesting and need to read section on transmission oil... Filters - Wick or NAPA Gold - NAPA has their yearly big filter sale is in a couple weeks... FRAM is just a minimal quality filter, cheap quali...