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by acarlson
Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Corsa Electrical Problem...
Replies: 9
Views: 730

Re: Corsa Electrical Problem...

Brad, your explanation makes sense except that my lights work correctly without the BRN/T wire connected. They become emergency flashers if the BRN/T wire is connected. I don't know the history of the car so I have no idea what the previous owners did or were trying to do. Everything seems to be wor...
by acarlson
Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:30 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: This has me puzzled...
Replies: 2
Views: 371

This has me puzzled...

I'm trying to understand how the brake lights on my '65 are supposed work. Here's the thing. My brake light bulbs have only a single element. If I turn my headlights on, the brake lights also come on. I assume this is normal. However, what happens when I step on the brake pedal ? The brake lights ar...
by acarlson
Sun Nov 06, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Corsa Electrical Problem...
Replies: 9
Views: 730

Corsa Electrical Problem...

Hello All, I have had a problem with my turn signals on my '65 Corsa. I picked up this corvair a couple of months ago and the turn signals have never worked correctly. If I set the turn signal lever left or right, the dash signal lights AND the front parking lights light up and blink correctly. The ...
by acarlson
Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:09 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Georgia Member
Replies: 2
Views: 415

Re: New Georgia Member

Brad, Wow !! Small world !! I live in Dahlonega. I only get up your way once or twice a year - usually only as far as Young Harris. There is a BBQ competition there in February that I judge every year... I appreciate your info on the turn signal components and wiring. I've been through most of that ...
by acarlson
Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:08 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Georgia Member
Replies: 2
Views: 415

New Georgia Member

Greetings all ! I just registered on the forum. I've owned 3 or 4 corvairs back in the 60's and early 70's. A couple of 63's, a 64 and 65. I recently acquired a '65 Corsa turbocharged convertible 4 spd. It's a project car and although it was driveable when I picked it up it needs work. I've replaced...

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