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by bbodie52
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:43 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Late Model Heater Rebuild Start to Finish.
Replies: 5
Views: 75

Re: Late Model Heater Rebuild Start to Finish.

I have a pair of 1966 Corvairs (Corsa convertible and 4-Door Sedan) that could both use a little refreshing in the heater fan department. I will try to duplicate your successful effort — using your photos as a model!

:tu: :goodpost: :ty: :coolphotos:
by bbodie52
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: Misc. Corvair Videos and Media
Topic: 1964 Corvair — One-Millionth Car from Willow Run!
Replies: 0
Views: 85

1964 Corvair — One-Millionth Car from Willow Run!

https://media.s-bol.com/NZZxvOk8AEz/525x840.jpg :tu: A bit of Corvair History... Willow Run Assembly Plant's one millionth built car that rolled off the line on March 17, 1964. It happened to be a white 1964 Corvair convertible decorated in green shamrocks and a sign celebrating the event. Inside t...
by bbodie52
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:18 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: which transaxle oil to use
Replies: 12
Views: 211

Re: which transaxle oil to use

Although it is somewhat pricey, I have come to believe that these Royal Purple motor oil and gear lube products are a good match for the Corvair engine and manual transaxle. https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1863295/RP_Synthetic_Expert_Logo_Black_Text_Logo.jpg?p=facebook HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINE OIL ...
by bbodie52
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: New Wheel Setup vs. Stock
Replies: 11
Views: 218

Re: New Wheel Setup vs. Stock

I love your red 1965 Corsa coupe... for obvious reasons (shown below). 1965 Corvair Corsa Coupe (1).jpg 1965 Corvair Corsa Coupe (2).jpg The picture below shows me with my father back in 1965 with our then new Corsa convertible in the original Mist Blue. I took my first driver's license test in that...
by bbodie52
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: VIN & Body Tag Help
Replies: 4
Views: 73

Re: VIN & Body Tag Help

1962 Corvair Monza Coupe (1).jpg To begin, I will decode the body tag you provided... 1962 Corvair Monza Coupe (2).jpg Here is a breakdown of the information on the body tag you provided... BODY TAG INFO: 02B Body Build Date: 02 = February (1962), B = Second Week The first digits are numbers 1 thro...
by bbodie52
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:08 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 1963 Monza 900. Will not idle
Replies: 21
Views: 403

Re: 1963 Monza 900. Will not idle

» Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:25 pm It is Automatic transmission. I believe it is the ignition system you are talking about. Coil Says Pertronix Flame Thrower 11. What ignition system do you recommend? The symptoms you originally described had me guessing that your Corvair would be running an automatic tran...
by bbodie52
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 1963 Monza 900. Will not idle
Replies: 21
Views: 403

Re: 1963 Monza 900. Will not idle

We are working on a 63 non turbo with Electronic distributor. Installed tune-up kit( plugs, cap, rotor and wires)purchased from California Corvair. Rebuilt both carbs and installed .250 thick heat insulator. New fuel pump from Oriellys. We followed the engine tuning procedure that we found on youtu...
by bbodie52
Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 60 almost finished update pics
Replies: 23
Views: 566

Re: 60 almost finished update pics

EM Corvair Custom Interior.jpg EM Custom Interior Design.jpg The gauges you selected are very unique! Can you provide more details? Also, in the photograph it appears that you have customized the 140hp engine badge on the console so that the right flag is rising up at an angle. Are the flags being ...
by bbodie52
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Question about using a tow bar
Replies: 33
Views: 584

Re: Question about using a tow bar

Colorado Springs is 6,035 feet in elevation. What type of vehicle are you using as a towing vehicle? Are the interstate highway roads hilly with long steep grades? It is not just the total distance, but the type of terrain you will be covering! This puts a lot of stress on the towing vehicle brakes ...
by bbodie52
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Detonation vs Preignition? 62 84hp
Replies: 23
Views: 449

Re: Detonation vs Preignition? 62 84hp

Higher ambient temperatures and increased engine heat can also promote pinging and other signs of detonation — especially under acceleration, when climbing long uphill grades, etc. I believe that the manual transmission 80 hp engines had a 8.0:1 compression ratio, but GM increased the compression ra...
by bbodie52
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: garage art
Replies: 11
Views: 269

Re: garage art

The Beginning of the End — 1965 Corvair.jpg
Free to Choose!.jpg
by bbodie52
Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:42 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Spark Plugs in a Corvair 102, 110 motor
Replies: 9
Views: 274

Re: Spark Plugs in a Corvair 102, 110 motor

Click on this link for an earlier post regarding NGK spark plugs which you may find to be helpful...

:link: viewtopic.php?p=130470&hilit=ngk+br6hs#p130470
by bbodie52
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:14 am
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: A guide to body tag decoding resources on the web
Replies: 57
Views: 91926

Re: A guide to body tag decoding resources on the web

:dontknow: :confused: "0E" appears to be incomplete. The first set of characters you see are a three character code on the top left corner of the body tag. This represents the date code. The code consists of two digits and a letter. The digits represent the month, and the letter represents...
by bbodie52
Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Trouble with fuel pumps
Replies: 5
Views: 211

Re: Trouble with fuel pumps

For many decades I believed in the quality and reliability of the original Corvair mechanical fuel pumps. But in recent years the age and inherent design flaw that can permit fuel to leak down into the crankcase and mix with the engine oil convinced me to abandon the mechanical pump and replace it w...
by bbodie52
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Line on a nice '65 Monza but....
Replies: 27
Views: 788

Re: Line on a nice '65 Monza but....

» Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:06 pm Does anyone know what the chrome thingy is hanging under the ash tray? Looks like some kind of factory bolt up something. Maybe an 8 track or something used to hang there? It has the Chevy emblem on it. TISSUE DISPENSERS... https://ssl.corvair.com/images/home-mast01.jpg h...
by bbodie52
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: Found! Gas Heater Exhaust Pipe
Replies: 19
Views: 416

Re: Wanted Gas Heater Exhaust Pipe

The Corvair Ranch may be able to help you in your used parts search. They can probably answer your questions about fitment and parts interchange. They should be able to meet your needs for used but serviceable Corvair parts. https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1LCJ-bjOwxk/maxresdefault.jpg Corvair Ranch :link: h...

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