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After 9 months, I finally get to drive a Corvair. Not just any Corvair though, mine from the ground up. Alot to do still, but I am jazzed and eager to get it dialed. http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/pinkbilly/Snapbucket/Corvair%20Spyder/th_VID_20160307_161015750_zpsmitesxlf.mp4 http://i37.photo...

I'm about to make some custom ones for the Spyder. Plan is to embroider the Monza logo on it similar to the '64 panel emblem, and make the map pocket have a stainless zipper. All black otherwise to go with the car's theme. I will post up as I progress.
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:not worthy: Thanks a ton, I figured it out, and it was a lot easier than expected. On my '63 Spyder, the brown wire is hot from the fusebox, and the black wire goes to the "-" on the coil. This is opposite of what the diagram above shows. The 90 degree connection, labled in red, as you lo...

Rear windows installed!! http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/pinkbilly/Snapbucket/Corvair%20Spyder/IMG_20160302_113051481_zpsnimp7h7a.jpg New blower and hoses to the heater box as well. http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/pinkbilly/Snapbucket/Corvair%20Spyder/IMG_20160303_065111532_zpsv1i5orh0.j...

Thanks for all the help. I've got a doozy. I've read through this topic: http://www.corvairforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=8392" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; My tach wiring is really strange. The black wire ...

I was doing so good, but it looks like some wires were swapped at some time.
Should I see voltage from the resistance wire going to the coil while key is in "on" position?
Thanks!

When looking at the generator while on the engine, is the "field" terminal on top or bottom?
Thanks!

Cluster cleaned up and painted needles.

More fun! Had to make some custom floor-mats with my embroidery machine. http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/pinkbilly/Snapbucket/Corvair%20Spyder/IMG_20160224_055420689_zpsv7t9rkjp.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/pinkbilly/Snapbucket/Corvair%20Spyder/IMG_20160223_155106484_zpsiwkt299p.j...

Back from So Cal vacation, and getting busy. Almost ready for carpet. New rubber heater hoses throughout, Connecting wires and cleaning interior. http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/pinkbilly/Snapbucket/Corvair%20Spyder/IMG_20160216_203108008_zpsgwt1bqo8.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/p...

Looks very similar to the one I got from Corvair Underground.

Rear window trim, new channels, and fuzzies. http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/pinkbilly/Snapbucket/Corvair%20Spyder/20160127_112017_zpsnrqxbau6.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/pinkbilly/Snapbucket/Corvair%20Spyder/20160127_105617_zps51akhj9s.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/p...

Windshield is in, and it really wasn't that hard of a job. Trim on back on too. :woo: http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/pinkbilly/Snapbucket/Corvair%20Spyder/20160125_163130_zpsief2psue.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/pinkbilly/Snapbucket/Corvair%20Spyder/20160125_075250_zpsptrp2oaz.jp...

Trim going on the windshield.

Rear glass is in!!