Corvair Forum

Does anyone have a diagram or suggestions on the best anchor points for front belts on my 1960 500 Sedan? I am having trouble finding info, measurements....pictures....anything.

Thanks!

Matt

Oh, great. I read it wasn't an option until 63. Will look for that. Thanks!

Received 2 lap belts from Clarks with the big washer for installation. I am looking for any advice on correct installation points for 2 front lap belts on a 1960 500? It is before they were an option, so will involve drilling. I am looking for photos for reference or "landmarks" for refere...

Just read you got it home. Nevermind and congrats!

Rear load. Use 2x6s on ramps to account for clearance.

Have gotten "my mom had one of those" and "my aunt and cousin died in one when the brakes failed...". I just smile.

I believe the pulley side

from my mechanic "doing a rear crank seal on this 1960, went to remove it and found it was put in from the INSIDE,looked through my 1960 manual and on p 6a-39 it states that a small number of early production rear seals were installed from the inside rather" Vin has it as #9759 off the ass...

Hi all, I have a guy working on my 1960 Corvair and were having trouble getting the rear main out and found it was put in from the inside (which took some interesting maneuvers to get it out.). Looking through the 1960 shop manual some of the early, early ones this was done. Now I am curious how ear...

Lucky guy. Sorry it happened. How does the top of the engine look under the shroud?

Matt

Nicely done :-)

Matt

2011 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.6 & 2003 Ford Ranger 4.0

How do you get your car pic on your posts, flat6?

I see user Swelly is from the UK. Might ask him too.

IMAG4118_1.jpg IMAG4116.jpg IMAG4130.jpg IMAG4135.jpg IMAG4136.jpg IMAG4137.jpg IMAG4138.jpg July entry. 1960 Corvair 500. 3sp manual (only options were the heater and folding back seat). She's no frills, yet pretty. I had seen this around my hometown in Nebraska growing up and asked the owner if h...

State Farm wouldn't value mine "replacement value" what I wanted. Hagerty did and allowed me to pay for the year AND it was cheaper and they matched my State farm coverage, so happy so far with Hagerty.