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by ToplessSpyder
Sat Oct 29, 2016 5:02 am
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Priming the Pump
Replies: 8
Views: 1683

Re: Priming the Pump

Great job, little things like this make life much easier when working on our hobby.
by ToplessSpyder
Fri Sep 09, 2016 12:11 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Front and rear suspension
Replies: 5
Views: 621

Re: Front and rear suspension

Kevster wrote:Make sure you support the upper arms when you push the new bushings in.
Either with the proper tool, or make something up.
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Kev
Thanks for that, it only breaks once. I can rig something up.
by ToplessSpyder
Fri Sep 09, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Front and rear suspension
Replies: 5
Views: 621

Re: Front and rear suspension

cnicol wrote:Suspension bushings? or Body mount bushings?
Body mounts definitely. Most likely suspension just due to age
by ToplessSpyder
Thu Sep 08, 2016 12:30 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Front and rear suspension
Replies: 5
Views: 621

Front and rear suspension

I think I am going to replace all the bushings since I have front and rear out of car. Any headache/difficulty issues I should be aware of? Thanks
by ToplessSpyder
Sun Jul 17, 2016 4:43 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Shocks on 63 Spyder
Replies: 3
Views: 419

Re: Shocks on 63 Spyder

Thanks, I may take one around or just bite the bullet and order them
by ToplessSpyder
Thu Jul 14, 2016 4:41 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Shocks on 63 Spyder
Replies: 3
Views: 419

Shocks on 63 Spyder

Needing to replace the shocks on my wife's 63 Spyder. What would you suggest, anything I can buy from my local parts store?
by ToplessSpyder
Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pulling the entire power unit 63 Spyder
Replies: 4
Views: 542

Re: Pulling the entire power unit 63 Spyder

I will make note of that, thanks
by ToplessSpyder
Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:57 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pulling the entire power unit 63 Spyder
Replies: 4
Views: 542

Re: Pulling the entire power unit 63 Spyder

Thank you sir! I have the service manual and supplement. Being a service guy myself, seems the factory always leaves something out. Good to talk with those who have done it
by ToplessSpyder
Sat Jun 04, 2016 1:16 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pulling the entire power unit 63 Spyder
Replies: 4
Views: 542

Pulling the entire power unit 63 Spyder

I have had this car (technically my wife's) for 12 years. Time and money, you know the deal. I am going to pull the entire power unit, replacing fuel lines, brake lines, harnesses. I have never pulled one, any pointers and/or advice would be greatly appreciated. I am going to order new mounts if nee...
by ToplessSpyder
Sat Nov 14, 2015 4:24 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: 8 door stolen in SoCal
Replies: 13
Views: 1145

Re: 8 door stolen in SoCal

Glad he got his van back. Grrrrrr! Thieves irritate me
by ToplessSpyder
Sun Nov 08, 2015 1:05 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 975

Re: Engine rebuild

Thanks, I have several books and will most likely spend winter reading, researching and spending money. Perhaps my wife will let me bring the engine into the basement and go through it
by ToplessSpyder
Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:55 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 975

Re: Engine rebuild

Thanks for responding. I had a 65 500 sedan that my girls drove in high school about 10 years ago. I did all the work except the body work. I am a power systems field service tech, have rebuilt other engines in the past, I'm not afraid to tackle it and I definitely ask questions when I am unsure. I ...
by ToplessSpyder
Sun Nov 08, 2015 6:40 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Storage solution....
Replies: 5
Views: 601

Re: Storage solution....

A guy has to do what he needs to do. Great collection, drooling on my keyboard.
by ToplessSpyder
Sun Nov 08, 2015 3:49 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 975

Engine rebuild

Been tossing this around in my head, appreciate your opinions. I have a 63 Spyder, been in the shed 10 years. Work and getting kids through college have really kept me from doing much to it. The previous owner rebuilt the engine, never put the car back on the road due to illness, never ran it much. ...
by ToplessSpyder
Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Electronic ignition
Replies: 2
Views: 374

Re: Electronic ignition

Thanks spyderman64, I read the same and was told the Ignitor II is best for turbo units. I'll find out this spring when I get it on the road
by ToplessSpyder
Sat Dec 06, 2014 6:12 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Electronic ignition
Replies: 2
Views: 374

Electronic ignition

I put a Pertronix in a 65 500 that my girls drove to high school. The Pertronix worked great. I bought a Pertronix II and Flame Thrower coil to put on my Spyder, guess I don't need the resistor now. Pros and cons of the setup on the Spyder? I hope to have it done before the next century. Thanks folks.

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