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by recessbilly
Mon Jun 22, 2015 10:59 pm
Forum: Corvair Video and Photo Threads
Topic: Vintage 1961 Filmstrip - NEW !!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1356

Re: Vintage 1961 Filmstrip - NEW !!!!

Sweet! Thanks for posting! :goodpost:
by recessbilly
Wed Jun 10, 2015 3:39 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: RecessBilly's Worklog '63 Spyder project
Replies: 115
Views: 19504

RecessBilly's Worklog '63 Spyder project

Expanding on my intro: http://www.corvairforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=10051" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" I am hopeful it isn't a Spyder clone. I cannot locate the Fisher body badge. If mine is not an actual Spyder, someone did a great job getting the Spy...
by recessbilly
Tue Jun 09, 2015 10:02 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: RecessBilly's Intro - '63 Spyder project - Oregon
Replies: 9
Views: 2131

Re: RecessBilly's Intro - '63 Spyder project - Oregon

I believe it could be the distributer was bumped and might be too advanced. I found this thread: http://www.corvairforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=8906" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I am happy to report that my corvair is starting and running well. Evidently the d...
by recessbilly
Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: RecessBilly's Intro - '63 Spyder project - Oregon
Replies: 9
Views: 2131

Re: RecessBilly's Intro - '63 Spyder project - Oregon

Thank you again, Mr. Bodie. I will look for the head numbers and post my findings. Maybe this thread should be moved or I start another? It's becoming a worklog quickly The previous owner claims it ran a year ago. I put new oil filter, air filters, carb fuel filters on. Fresh oil. Premium gas. Made ...
by recessbilly
Mon Jun 08, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: RecessBilly's Intro - '63 Spyder project - Oregon
Replies: 9
Views: 2131

Re: RecessBilly's Intro - '63 Spyder project - Oregon

Thanks for the responses and info. I am located in Ashland, Oregon. I have never owned or worked on a Corvair, but I am somewhat knowledgeable about air-cooled VW's. I have not rebuilt an engine before, but I feel this is a good place to start. My capabilities as a mechanic are intermediate/advanced...
by recessbilly
Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:37 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: RecessBilly's Intro - '63 Spyder project - Oregon
Replies: 9
Views: 2131

RecessBilly's Intro - '63 Spyder project - Oregon

New owner of a Monza 900 Spyder!! I have wanted a Corvair since I was a wee lad, and I feel like a kid on Christmas. Previous owner removed everything, painted it "hot rod black" and started putting trim and emblems back on, then gave up. That was a year ago. Right now, has a 110hp under t...

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