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by rfw66
Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:13 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

Sorry for the late reply........... I looked up steering wheels on Ebay. Cheap; but I like it.
It is on Seth Emerson's steering wheel adaptor.
by rfw66
Tue Mar 10, 2015 7:33 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

Thanks! It has been a lot of fun and a learning experience.
by rfw66
Fri Mar 06, 2015 10:48 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

NO. not everything! I did not do the paint. However, I did all the rest of the work including building the engine. And by myself...... that and two knee replacements and one shoulder replacement is the reason it has taken 5 years to get to this point. :sad5: Except for the door panels. My daughter s...
by rfw66
Sat Feb 28, 2015 3:42 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

Felt lined the glove box for a plush look, just for fun and very inexpensive to do!
Installed my single DIN, 7 in touch screen, multimedia player with Blue Tooth and GPS! Whoot Whoot!!
Next....the Corsa instrument cluster... With LEDs
by rfw66
Thu Jan 29, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

Here are a few pics of the door panels, from the first concept sketch to the finished product!
Hope to finish the interior and radio installation this week....
by rfw66
Mon Jan 12, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

Thanks Allan!
My daughter is sewing up the door panels and they should be in shortly!
Thanks too for following this build. As you said.... Life gets in the way!
by rfw66
Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:18 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

I got the bases from Terry Kalp in Kansas, so I'm not sure of brand name.
The filters are from Clark's. Check out their Otto catalog, page 20
by rfw66
Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

Thanks for the positive comments! :tu:
Thought it was going to be finished two years ago! :banghead:
by rfw66
Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

The 65 Corsa is coming along slowly!!! Life happens .
by rfw66
Sun May 04, 2014 8:20 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 66 Corsa Turbo Convertible Project
Replies: 16
Views: 1844

Re: 66 Corsa Turbo Convertible Project

Love your project. Looks a bit like mine when I started....3 + years ago! Hang in there it is all fixable and it looks like you will be bringing in some Corvair fans to keep the Corvair Marquis going in the future. Good luck with your project Don't get in a hurry and... ASK Questions. Someone on the...
by rfw66
Sun May 04, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

building my MULE Engine
building my MULE Engine
WELL, fellow Corvair Friends, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth!
I have been working on my projects but not all Corvair!
I am posting pictures of what I have been doing. This project should be finished soon.
My one year project, extended itself out a bit
by rfw66
Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:32 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

@ Nick, The over spray WILL be remedied! NO worries! I haven't done much these past several months, taking care of my elderly Mother and helping the other women in my life! :banghead: LIFE HAPPENS! Here are a pic of the painted/finished trunk area. The wiring is not far behind. My one year project i...
by rfw66
Sat Jun 29, 2013 11:21 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

Well It has been a while since I've posted any progress on my little project! Too long probably. Here are a few pictures to show you all that I have not fallen off the face of the earth or gone on to meet my maker! :tu: That will come soon enough! Although I have not had time to reassemble the car, ...
by rfw66
Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

After several months in the paint shop, my other knee being replaced and going through Physical Therapy, I was finally able to drive to the shop to check on the Corsa Convertible. Here is what I got to see.................. Still have to chose a color....and find the car a warm garage for the winter...
by rfw66
Sun Jul 01, 2012 7:31 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 140 HEAD CONVERT TO WEBBERS
Replies: 9
Views: 1362

Re: 140 HEAD CONVERT TO WEBBERS

Hey captdirt, how about some pics of your set up? I bought out a machinest that was CNCing the 32/36 manifold adapters.
I would love to see your manifolds and linkage.
by rfw66
Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 19389

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

I am hooping to have it ready next spring. With A/C too. However, I have a long way to go!

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