Cad-kid's 65 Monza - my first Corvair

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For those of you who don't look at every post (and that's ok). I recently made a "how to" post on replacing roof rail weatherstrips. Click HERE
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Also noted are what adjustments to the windows my car needed (almost all of them).

While it was lots of fiddly work getting the windows right and the doors to shut properly after the weatherstrips had settled in (I changed the primary door & quarter window edge seal also) I am super happy with the results. It's not perfect but it's way better than it was. I hope you check it out.
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Jeremy,
You have really been rockin and rollin. Nice work.
I agree.... Just keep posting. I never worry about posting something that someone else may have already put out there. Viewers here
look forward to ideas and advice. You have presented some great stuff!

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Thanks for the kind words and encouragement Dave :tu:
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The Vair got a ride courtesy of AAA today. Lost spark as I was accelerating onto the highway. I'm not mad as the weather was perfect and Sunday is a good day to break down. And I was able to get it towed home -about 10 miles :tu:


I will report back with my findings.
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The Corvair is back on normal duty. The original distributor is back in (with all new tune up parts plus a rebuilt points plate). The old coil is back in as the other one I was using can't be used with a points system that includes a ballast resistor (drops the voltage when the car is running so the points last longer). New wires complete the package (as the other wires use a different connector on the distributor cap).

I haven't performed an autopsy on the other distributor yet as that is where the issue was.
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I say the more informative videos out there the better! Sometimes I'll be watching a video on something, and while the person is explaining things in a simple, informative way, for some reason I'm unable to completely comprehend what it is they say, while the next video I watch may give me that "aha!" moment!

Also, car is quite beautiful, the colored sparkplugs definitely make the engine pop a little more.
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Akinon93 wrote:"the colored sparkplugs definitely make the engine pop a little more.
Thanks! After already having red plug wires (those looked great as well) I wanted something a little different.
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Where did you get the plug wires? Were they specifically for the Corvair?
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dagdal1967 wrote:Where did you get the plug wires? Were they specifically for the Corvair?
Excellent question. Those were purchased from Clark's. But they are made by Seth Emerson - his business is silicone wire systems. You can buy direct from Seth also. The wires are awesome!

Oh and yes they are custom made for the Corvair and have excellent boots with slide on seals for the air shroud.
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:goodpost: Here are the links to Seth Emerson's websites....

Silicone Wire Systems
Your Wire Supplier

:link: http://wireset.com/

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Silicone Wire Systems is the premier manufacturer of ignition wire sets for older, out of production, automobiles. With more than 30 years of production experience, we know how to produce a wire set that will fit your car and fit your needs.

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Cad-kid
Thank you for your post and all the nice pictures. I've got myself an Industrail sewing machine and in the process of making my covers. I'm still in the practice mode perfecting my stitches,learning to do pleats and deciding my design. After reviewing your post, I'm seeing that I may have more work then I was planing to get the foam and frames ready
TY again
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Here are some pictures of my samples and practice. I'm getting better but it's a lot of work. I'm retired and have a bad back so I can air in my ass and practice
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Using cheap vinyl $7.00 a yard at WM<br />It's just practice
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Watch videos on you tube to over come some of the learning curve.<br />Some of these Videos are over 30 min and they don't even talk, but they are very valueible
Watch videos on you tube to over come some of the learning curve.
Some of these Videos are over 30 min and they don't even talk, but they are very valueible
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Nice work Bill :not worthy:
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Lost my easy winter storage :sad5: time to let someone else enjoy her
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WHAT???!!!!!! NO!!!! That totally sucks man...no way to keep her huh?

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viewmaster wrote:WHAT???!!!!!! NO!!!! That totally sucks man...no way to keep her huh?

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Thanks, I like you post :goodpost:
Yes, if I don't sell here this year I will pay for a monthly rental self storage spot. I care too much for this car to let her sit out over the winter.
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