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by 60vair
Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:15 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 140 head removal help
Replies: 8
Views: 1027

Re: 140 head removal help

cyl jugs will rust to cyl head making head removal a bear. keep soaking with penetrating oil on both ends of jugs. the 2 dissimilar metals cause corrosion making the jugs very hard to remove from the heads.
by 60vair
Tue Aug 19, 2014 5:35 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: OUR 1960 CORVAIR 500 SEDAN
Replies: 12
Views: 1257

Re: OUR 1960 CORVAIR 500 SEDAN

IT has been a rough year since I last posted on here. Along with all the injuries my body has had, the 60 500 got totaled on Easter Sunday. 100_9695.JPG 100_9697.JPG 0420141555.jpg I did finish car in time to go to Kalamazoo, ran there and back flawlessly. 100_6992.JPG I have worked on car on and of...
by 60vair
Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:38 am
Forum: Corvair Video and Photo Threads
Topic: Crash Testing
Replies: 12
Views: 2621

Re: Crash Testing

After my daughter and I had the crash on Sunday I can see why Some of the safety things are put into cars now. Everything in the passenger compartment is very hard and sharp.
by 60vair
Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:47 am
Forum: Corvair Video and Photo Threads
Topic: corvairs in the snow
Replies: 17
Views: 2460

Re: corvairs in the snow

You can say all you want about driving Corvairs in the snow, not any worse on the car than setting in someones back yard for 10 years.
I put my cars back together to drive not just look at. Corvair are fun to drive in all weather conditions. get out and enjoy.
by 60vair
Wed Sep 11, 2013 3:38 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Spot welds
Replies: 2
Views: 334

Re: Spot welds

I haven't seen that info in assembly manuals. my 60 shop manual shows them. I believe on late models you need fisher body manual.
by 60vair
Mon Jul 15, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Who's coming to the convention in kalamazoo?
Replies: 3
Views: 519

Re: Who's coming to the convention in kalamazoo?

I will be headed out in the morning. Will be there all week.
by 60vair
Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:36 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: axle / hub wobble
Replies: 1
Views: 274

Re: axle / hub wobble

they are made to wobble.
by 60vair
Sun May 19, 2013 4:15 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Parked on small grade and smoked
Replies: 24
Views: 3412

Re: Parked on small grade and smoked

my 67 randomly blows large cloud of blue smoke. you can go for month with nothing then boom there it is.
by 60vair
Thu May 02, 2013 2:35 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Air flow on engine
Replies: 6
Views: 502

Re: Air flow on engine

that is not a hole in last pic. metal had putty on it and left mark. used sheet metal from old hood.
by 60vair
Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:06 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Early Model (1960-1964) Battery Alternatives?
Replies: 5
Views: 3058

Re: Early Model (1960-1964) Battery Alternatives?

the problem is finding battery to fit 1960 Corvair. most are usually to tall and short out on hood hinges.
by 60vair
Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:21 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: A TRIO OF RED 1960 CORVAIRS
Replies: 12
Views: 1264

Re: A TRIO OF RED 1960 CORVAIRS

guess it is about time to give a update on the project cars. The Monza rests in the home garage and and gets messed with every now and then,dug out some old seam sealer last night. The Stude and 60 sedan are in the other building I work out of so they get the most attention. Right now I have been co...
by 60vair
Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:27 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: What size are the steering box bolts? Also WTF?
Replies: 3
Views: 1313

Re: What size are the steering box bolts? Also WTF?

take your old bolts to hardware store and they can set you up with the proper replacements bolts and the correct hardness.
I believe the bolts are 5/16 diameter with coarse threads.
by 60vair
Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:52 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: front brake lines
Replies: 17
Views: 5217

Re: front brake lines

you can buy the line right length the most time that already has the flares and nuts on the ends.
I bend all my lines by hand with no use of special tools. guess I have the skill then.
by 60vair
Sat Feb 23, 2013 4:55 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: front brake lines
Replies: 17
Views: 5217

Re: front brake lines

if you are replacing the lines just cut them off and use six point socket on the nuts. I believe the only good way to get line in behind gas tank is to remove the tank. Pre bent lines are not necessary,just buy line from local parts store and use old one for guide to bend new ones.
by 60vair
Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:55 am
Forum: Corvair of the Month Calendar Page (Sponsored by Clark's Corvair Parts)
Topic: Corvair of the Month March 2013
Replies: 26
Views: 5695

Re: Corvair of the Month March 2013

MY 1967 700 COUPE "MOUSE HOUSE" - DAILY DRIVER We purchased this car in June of 2011 along with a 1963 Monza coupe. $500 total cost for both cars. We parted out the 63. The cars were in Adrian, Michigan. We took them down to my brother's place in Morenci, Michigan to clean up a prepare th...
by 60vair
Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:08 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: auxiliary heater
Replies: 2
Views: 495

Re: auxiliary heater

I drive my Corvair in the winter in Michigan and stock heater works good till I start driving down the road,still have too many holes in the body. Stock heater in good shape and all air leaks fixed should be plenty of heat. My windows clear off faster in my Corvair then they do in my water pumper.

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