Corvair's by Lake St. Clair

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Corvair's by Lake St. Clair

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Howdy all,

These pics are from a local Fri night cruz on the shores of beautiful Lake St. Clair which lies just to the north and east of Detroit. Canada is about 20 miles across the lake at this point.

Photos display my "64" Spyder Coupe, along with two friends' Corvair's, one is a "64" Monza Conv and the other is a "65 Monza 140 w/4psd.

Patrick
Detroit, MI
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This 1965 Monza was rescued after spending 20 plus years rotting away in a barn. ("63" Corvette "Split Window" in background)
This 1965 Monza was rescued after spending 20 plus years rotting away in a barn. ("63" Corvette "Split Window" in background)
Very nice 1964 Monza rag top from the Carolina's
Very nice 1964 Monza rag top from the Carolina's
My 1964 Spyder Coupe purchased in Dallas TX in 2011
My 1964 Spyder Coupe purchased in Dallas TX in 2011
Close up of the Spyder
Close up of the Spyder
Part of the Great Lakes system, here is Lake St. Clair on a gorgeous summer day!
Part of the Great Lakes system, here is Lake St. Clair on a gorgeous summer day!
Wonder what they call Canadian Geese in Canada eh? :)
Wonder what they call Canadian Geese in Canada eh? :)
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Nice! Thanks for the post
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:goodpost: :coolphotos: It looks like there is a pretty decent 427 Corvette coupe (1965?) posing with those really nice Corvairs too!

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It's a "1963" 327 Split Window. The owner says he bought 40 years ago too! Nice!

Sometimes there are perhaps 200 cars that show up, this is just a weekly cruz too! Definitely the Motor City at its best!
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Nice. Mine is still up on stands cuz I'm too busy down state. I need to get up there and take a spin.
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Very nice pictures of a lovely spot. I know it well, although more from the Ontario side. Nice to see spring finally!
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I used to visit relatives in the area back in the 70's. Nice in the summer.

Those are what Midwesterners call "Summer Cars" since they only survived if you put them away after summer when the salt trucks came out at first snow. Every Spring there is a ritual to get the old prized car out and clean out the old gas, change the fluids, and get the car going.
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Yes, the salt is finally gone (I hope) and the classics are coming out of hibernation all over metro Detroit. I have taken my Spyder out a couple times - running great, boost is strong. I need some repairs such as output shaft seal and while in there a new clutch assembly of course. It needs additional updating but overall very nice and clean example.

Enjoy!
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Small County park in Harrison Twp, MI
Small County park in Harrison Twp, MI
Overcast day but no snow!
Overcast day but no snow!
Photos taken May 1st 2016
Photos taken May 1st 2016
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