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by rv6aaviator
Tue Oct 08, 2013 7:24 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 63 Spyder Preservation
Replies: 67
Views: 9367

Re: 63 Spyder Preservation

Thanks for the encouragement. Here's the drivetrain back in the car. Donuts were good. Next up. Reconnect a few things.....
by rv6aaviator
Mon Oct 07, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 63 Spyder Preservation
Replies: 67
Views: 9367

Re: 63 Spyder Preservation

Drivetrain together and is ready to bolt in first thing in the morning. After coffee and a few donuts.......
by rv6aaviator
Sun Oct 06, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 63 Spyder Preservation
Replies: 67
Views: 9367

Re: 63 Spyder Preservation

Another shot of assembled engine.
by rv6aaviator
Sun Oct 06, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 63 Spyder Preservation
Replies: 67
Views: 9367

Re: 63 Spyder Preservation

Engine put back together. Anticipating how good a fresh engine will run and feel.
engine 6.jpg
by rv6aaviator
Sun Aug 11, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Factory Oil-Bath Pre-Filter Added To My 1964 Spyder
Replies: 4
Views: 1131

Re: Factory Oil-Bath Pre-Filter Added To My 1964 Spyder

Wow! Interesting. Never saw or read anything about these. The unit and your car look really nice. :tu:
by rv6aaviator
Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 63 Spyder Preservation
Replies: 67
Views: 9367

Re: 63 Spyder Preservation

Crank installed in crankcase.
by rv6aaviator
Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:34 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 63 Spyder Preservation
Replies: 67
Views: 9367

Re: 63 Spyder Preservation

Engine cylinder piston assemblies cleaned up just fine. Honed and re-ringed.
by rv6aaviator
Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 63 Spyder Preservation
Replies: 67
Views: 9367

Re: 63 Spyder Preservation

Engine crank back from machine shop. Needed a regrind. Now .010. Looks like new.
by rv6aaviator
Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 63 Spyder Preservation
Replies: 67
Views: 9367

Re: 63 Spyder Preservation

Correct. It's a motorcycle jack. Works fine as is.
by rv6aaviator
Tue Aug 06, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Began the restoration on my '62 Monza !!!
Replies: 7
Views: 531

Re: Began the restoration on my '62 Monza !!!

Great to see another vair getting some attention! :cool:
by rv6aaviator
Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:05 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: It's official. I'm an idiot.
Replies: 5
Views: 551

Re: It's official. I'm an idiot.

It happens to all of us.....always an obstacle or issue to overcome. Seems like its never easy. Keep moving forward. Good luck.
by rv6aaviator
Mon Aug 05, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 63 Spyder Preservation
Replies: 67
Views: 9367

Re: 63 Spyder Preservation

New spark plug thread inserts.
by rv6aaviator
Mon Aug 05, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 63 Spyder Preservation
Replies: 67
Views: 9367

Re: 63 Spyder Preservation

Another view of the reconditioned heads
by rv6aaviator
Mon Aug 05, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 63 Spyder Preservation
Replies: 67
Views: 9367

Re: 63 Spyder Preservation

Heads back from machine shop.
Cleaned up with new valve guides, valve seats, seals, plug threads, milled gasket surface. :woo:
by rv6aaviator
Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:34 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 63 Spyder Preservation
Replies: 67
Views: 9367

Re: 63 Spyder Preservation

Rear Cross Member Out
by rv6aaviator
Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:29 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 63 Spyder Preservation
Replies: 67
Views: 9367

Re: 63 Spyder Preservation

Old Transmission Mounts. 50 year old rubber parts. Not much left.

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