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by cnicol
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"
Replies: 30
Views: 1145

Re: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"

So, another week of one little thing after another. It's just amazing how many parts require refurbishment and installation. Example: Flasher retaining clip glass bead blasted, clear-coated, and installed. Do that sort of thing 500 times and you're still not halfway there. All theses parts started o...
by cnicol
Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: LM drive train removal
Replies: 2
Views: 84

Re: LM drive train removal

These are excellent guides by our own Dave
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by cnicol
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Advice on new windshield, 66 Monza Coupe
Replies: 9
Views: 426

Re: Advice on new windshield, 66 Monza Coupe

I have my glass installed by a pro; it's super cheap, $50 or $75 depending on complexity. Corvairs are simple so low end of that range. LM windshields are DW659 and my guy gets them from the local PPG warehouse. First, he primes the area where the urethane lands with a brush-on primer. Next the uret...
by cnicol
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Painting on anodized wheels
Replies: 9
Views: 156

Re: Painting on anodized wheels

Anodized or Painted?
What's more likely considering these were supposed to exactly match 10 or so different body colors? Did GM develop dyes to match or did GM use body paint to color the wheels? Also note that we've all seen peeling clear coat and anodize doesn't peel.
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by cnicol
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Painting on anodized wheels
Replies: 9
Views: 156

Re: Painting on anodized wheels

I'm pretty surprised to read the GTA wheels are thought to be anodized. All the GM wheels I've had were painted in the colored or plain-silver areas, machined or polished in the shiny areas, and then clear-coated. I've always thought the clear coat was a clear paint product.The IROC an Z28 wheels I'...
by cnicol
Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hey there.Jumped over from that other forum
Replies: 8
Views: 239

Re: Hey there.Jumped over from that other forum

Welcome Thumper/Vairyscary477! I agree, this seems to be the place to be these days. CF isn't as active as CCF used to be in its heyday but it's warming up here fast. :tu:
by cnicol
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:56 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Heater hose source
Replies: 25
Views: 501

Re: Heater hose source

NEW RELATED TOPIC
What are substitutes for the 4x6 LM oval duct at the heater box outlet? Clarks wants $48 + shipping (Call it $60) for the short 9"/10" hose segment. Is it as simple as 5" diameter hose squashed to 4x6?
by cnicol
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 1965 Corsa Seat Belt Bolts
Replies: 4
Views: 129

Re: 1965 Corsa Seat Belt Bolts

The seat belt bolts in my 65 and 66 are 7/16-20 and 1 1/4" long. That's quite a bit shorter than the ones you posted.

BTW, I use socket wrenches on them all the time. I don't understand the prior comment about not using sockets.
by cnicol
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Heater hose source
Replies: 25
Views: 501

Re: Heater hose source + New related question

Jim B wrote: "Since I don't need any today I hope to get updated reports on the two kinds. hosewarehouse on flexibility and ease of putting on the ducts. whiteheadindustrial on if it holds up to the temperature." Craig replies: I will chime in on Whitehead Industrial: I've had it on my '65...
by cnicol
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 1965 Corsa Coupe
Replies: 49
Views: 1023

Re: 1965 Corsa Coupe

Deflashing: Removing surplus material that leaked out when the parts were made. In Corvair heads, this happened where the halves of the mold came together, halfway through the fins. This casting "flash" serves as a trap for dirt, leaves, etc and eventually blocks airflow. Airflow through t...
by cnicol
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"
Replies: 30
Views: 1145

Re: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"

SpyderMan wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:37 pm Craig you are doing great work. Is this going to get a fuse box upgrade?
Ha! Where would I get one of those?
Actually this car's fuse panel was replaced already - it was the prototype-fit check for 65-66 models before I introduced them :tongue:
Definitely a good idea though!
by cnicol
Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:23 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member, just bought a 66 Corsa 140 Coupe
Replies: 3
Views: 84

Re: New member, just bought a 66 Corsa 140 Coupe

Welcome and it sounds like you have a great "new" Corvair. I'll bet you have a Solar Sprint. Solar bought the Fitch business and continued for a few years in the '70s. I've had two Solar Sprints and currently own a Fitch Sprint. Many Solar Sprint's had vinyl roofs and most had Camaro tail ...
by cnicol
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:28 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Heater hose source
Replies: 25
Views: 501

Re: Heater hose source

The stuff I bought came from https://whiteheadindustrial.com/ The stuff I get is "Flexair" HTNP2 4". $70 per car if you buy enough for two cars. Why two cars? If you spend over $100, shipping is free so shipped price for 14ft is $140. https://whiteheadindustrial.com/neo-duct-neoprene-...
by cnicol
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"
Replies: 30
Views: 1145

Re: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"

Time for an update! I've been chipping away at the project around 2-3 hours everyday for the last week. Nothing real shall we say, "photogenic" but progress nonetheless. The steering damper is installed. Not too hard once I figured out the clamp went on the relay rod not the steering arm. ...
by cnicol
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Heater hose source
Replies: 25
Views: 501

Re: Heater hose source

I'll have to dig up the source but a year or so ago I bought enough for two cars for about $100/car (Update $70) shipped! It's similar to stock but the cloth is a little thicker. It's also a millionth of a percent larger ID so it goes onto the nozzles without the effort stock hose requires. Very hap...
by cnicol
Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member finishing inherited project
Replies: 17
Views: 319

Re: New member finishing inherited project

You wrote: "Expand on that? We had some confusion figuring this out and may have made a bad decision…. The rearmost carb on the right side is the primary right now, the frontmost carb has the linkage to delay throttle actuation and has no pump." Craig asks: Are we / Am I being confused by ...

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