Corvair Forum

Hi everybody and thanks for your replies! :wave:

We have already checked it up and the Heavy duty starter fits. The old starter we used was rebuilt from two different starters, the original 60-version and a newer one. The aluminium housing was also welded. I think that explains mostly why it broke ...

Hi everybody.

It's been a while since I last have been checking this site. I've been busy with studies and stuff.
I thought I would make an update and post some pictures of my old Corvair. :wave:

Last summer I managed to get the car registered and drove it for a whole week (!) before it broke..
I ...

Thank you for your answers! I got the problem solved. It turned out that the point gap that was the problem. The car is running nicely now. I'm waiting for some new tires and when I get them the car should be fit to take for a proper test drive. Will post some updated pictures in time.

Thank you! I like the color of the car too but I still have to repaint it. It's not the original color and it is very damaged. The rear lights are not original either.

Thank you. Haven't had time to check the breaks and there is a bit rust under it that needs to be fixed first. But after that I will drive it. :)

Hello everyone,

As promised here are some pictures of my 1960 Corvair. Got the engine running today for the first time in 25 years and fortunately it run very well. Just going to repair the body now and then it should be fit to take for a ride! :)

Best regards
Johan Frants
Finland

Hello everyone,

I'm currently working on my 1960 Corvair trying to get it working again.
The starter was broken but I repaired it and now it's working fine.
My next problem is the ignition. I have narrowed down the problem to the distributor. I cleaned up the contact areas in the distributor but ...

Thank you everyone for your answers. I'm going to try out the pump I have and hopefully it will run with it!

jennirw: I didn't know that such a group existed but I would gladly join it!

Hello everyone!
I just registered at this forum hoping to get some advices. I recently inherited my grandparents' old 1960 chevrolet Corvair and I'm planning to restore it to its original state. The car hasn't been used for 25 years but fortunately it's in fairly good shape considering the age of ...