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Inherited from my dad. In storage for about 30 years. Not running...yet

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I have a LOT of nos & used parts that i am going to use to get it running first. Then teardown & rebuild as needed.
Will be needing info / help on turbo inspection / re uilding if necessary. Carb rebuilding etc.
We have a spare motor (110hp i think), spare used 140 hp heads a spare block, a pair of brand new bare 140 hp heads, cylinders, pistons, rods and on & on
I am looki g to ID the rear end as to ratio and need to know where on the corvair engines are ID #,s stamped or cast.

Car has a little over 79K miles.

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Nice! Turbo 180 originally!

Looks like a fun project! Lots of folks here willing to help, as various questions arise.

That is a good project car from the looks of it.

You might discuss your experience level and what you can do and what you plan on having others do.

I noticed Calif. plates. You might mention your location and find local clubs that can assist with information. Many aspects of the Corvair require shops with experience.

66vairguy wrote:That is a good project car from the looks of it.

You might discuss your experience level and what you can do and what you plan on having others do.

I noticed Calif. plates. You might mention your location and find local clubs that can assist with information. Many aspects of the Corvair require shops with experience.

As to experience. I have been living in automotive grease & grime since the age of 14. I am now 66.

Started doing brake jobs & transmission pulls at that time then went full time as a mechanic (engine overhaul specifically) & a lot of hot rod work for an old time salt flats racer.

I am proficient (yet a bit rusty these days due to many years out of the field) in chassis work, engine disassembly & reassembly.

Nowadays I inspect, diagnose, repair & test railroad cars!

I spent quite a few days / nights lurking here. Just reading posts to get a feel for the sincerity of those who do post.

From what I've read I'm perfectly satisfied that what you guys/gals offer is straight up good advice.

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azdave wrote:Nice! Turbo 180 originally!

Yes. I am happy to say it is & a los angeles area car at that.

My son & I have been short of time & haven't yet been able to spend the day or two it will take to make semi-thorough inspection of the car/motor.

I'm so-cal he's high desert.



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Welcome, good looking project!