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by wingnutandme
Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:00 pm
Forum: Corvair of the Month Calendar Page (Sponsored by Clark's Corvair Parts)
Topic: ENTER - Corvair of the Month OCTOBER 2018
Replies: 6
Views: 6570

1968 Ultra Van #328 "Turkel"

1968 95 hp Corvair powered Ultra Van #328 named "Turkel." We have had Turkel about four and a half years and driven almost 15,000 miles. We've been to two Ultra Van National Rallies in the middle of the country - Branson, MO and Hutchinson, KS - where over 90% of the Ultra Vans were built,...
by wingnutandme
Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:36 pm
Forum: Corvair of the Month Calendar Page (Sponsored by Clark's Corvair Parts)
Topic: VOTE - Corvair of the Month AUGUST 2018
Replies: 4
Views: 5676

Re: Corvair of the Month JULY 2018

1968 Corvair powered Ultra Van. This is coach #328. It has a 95 hp engine and Powerglide transmission. The paint and interior are over 35 years old. This coach has been and is still well loved as you can tell by the condition. We take it to cars shows and also vintage trailer rallies. We've driven i...
by wingnutandme
Thu Nov 27, 2014 5:01 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Need Van dimensions
Replies: 3
Views: 395

Re: Need Van dimensions

Sorry, haven't been on for a few days. Just to make your Thanksgiving better, we went out in the dark and cold (at least for Georgia) and took the measurements. These are straight line, not over the curves and the best we could do without some sort of laser measuring device. Taken from the 8 door. S...
by wingnutandme
Fri Oct 03, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: towing a corvair
Replies: 18
Views: 6405

Re: towing a corvair

No need to disconnect anything. The Vair PG will lube when towed with the rear wheels on the ground, unlike many other auto trans.
by wingnutandme
Fri Oct 03, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: towing a corvair
Replies: 18
Views: 6405

Re: towing a corvair

We have towed 3 on a dolly with a Tacoma PU. We have loaded them frontwards and backwards.Both methods worked. If you load backwards, be sure to secure the steering wheel with something like ratchet straps. DO NOT USE BUNGIE CORDS. Don't ask how I know this. A Corvair Powerglide came be towed with t...
by wingnutandme
Sat Jul 05, 2014 4:16 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Ramp Truck ID ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1760

Re: Ramp Truck ID ?

Your Rampside was the 13,535th vehicle off the line at St Louis for the 1961 production year. Each vehicle was sequentially numbered without regard to model number.
by wingnutandme
Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Ramp Truck ID ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1760

Re: Ramp Truck ID ?

The letter "G" in the paint code indicates 2 tone paint on Loadside and rampside pickups. http://www.corvair.org/chapters/corvana ... ources.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. Look under paint color chips and the Duco 1961 Chevy truck colors.
by wingnutandme
Fri Jun 20, 2014 5:12 pm
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: 1961 Corvair Lakewood 700
Replies: 9
Views: 10494

Re: 1961 Corvair Lakewood 700

The engine is a transplant whatever it is. It came out of a coupe or sedan. The dipstick and oil filler are in the wrong location for a wagon or FC. The oil filler/dipstick tube on a wagon exits the bottom of the block on the right side and passes to the right of the distributor. The fill cap/dipsti...
by wingnutandme
Fri Jun 13, 2014 6:49 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: trouble adjusting valves
Replies: 10
Views: 1682

Re: trouble adjusting valves

For those of us that adjust valves occasionally, I like the technique described in the 65 manual. Instead of rotating the push rod. move it in and out. When it no longer moves, you are at zero lash. It requires a less sensitive feel and you can hear it. Then tighten the adjusting nut the required nu...
by wingnutandme
Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: Corvair of the Month Calendar Page (Sponsored by Clark's Corvair Parts)
Topic: VOTE- Corvair of the Month July 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 4897

Re: ENTER- Corvair of the Month July 2014

1968 Ultra Van #328

Corvair powered 110 HP engine, powerglide
Custom rear hatch, generator, custom screen door, custom bumpers, custom paint
Full-sized bed, bath with shower, kitchen with stove, refrigerator and sink
by wingnutandme
Tue May 06, 2014 7:46 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: U-Haul and Corvairs
Replies: 24
Views: 4078

Re: U-Haul and Corvairs

I have heard of it. 2 of our club members own retired U-Haul trailers and a Corvair fits fine I had an issue with U-Haul on the phone, not wanting to rent me a car trailer. They did tell me it is up the local dealer to make the final decision. The local dealer took pity on me and rented the trailer....
by wingnutandme
Sun May 04, 2014 7:39 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: just some punk kid from jersey.
Replies: 29
Views: 4189

Re: just some punk kid from jersey.

also and this is just random curiousity i know my camaro is an f-body my chevelle is an A-body but what platform was the corvair given ?? According to Wikipedia (usually pretty close to correct), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_GM_platforms" onclick="window.open(this.href);return fal...
by wingnutandme
Fri May 02, 2014 9:12 am
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: what number of the total produced
Replies: 15
Views: 4959

Re: what number of the total produced

Is there any way to narrow down to a specific model number the vehicle was made. I have a 61 loadside and it shows it was the 17,296 made that year. Any way to tell how many loadsides were made before mine? There were only 2844 Loadsides built at 2 plants in 1961. http://www.corvair.org/chapters/co...
by wingnutandme
Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Courtesy Lights
Replies: 19
Views: 1321

Re: Courtesy Lights

terribleted wrote:I swear I have seen those lamps before somewhere. I wonder what other car they may have been used in?
I had those lamps a in a 54 Buick convertible and a 65 Skylark convertible.
by wingnutandme
Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: CHECK FOR VACUUM LEAKS (Diagram)
Replies: 14
Views: 4949

Re: CHECK FOR VACUUM LEAKS (Diagram)

The oil bath air pre-cleaner was RPO K47 in 1964 and later. It does not show up in the RPO list for 1963. The examples that I have seen were all on turbos, FCs and late model 4 carbs. They were all mounted at the rear of the engine compartment.
by wingnutandme
Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: CHECK FOR VACUUM LEAKS (Diagram)
Replies: 14
Views: 4949

Re: CHECK FOR VACUUM LEAKS (Diagram)

Looks like another exception. Would appear that you have an optional oil bath air filter, or is that a desert air filter? I don't know the difference. You also have separate paper elements for each carb. Individual air filters equals PCV valve I have seen variations of your set up , but, not that ex...

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