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by Westds
Fri Apr 19, 2019 12:15 pm
Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
Topic: Re: 2019 Spring Fling Corvair Car Show
Replies: 1
Views: 5434

Re: 2019 Spring Fling Corvair Car Show

A week from tomorrow, weather is forecast to be 80 deg.
by Westds
Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:16 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Rebuilt engine, PG and Diff installed
Replies: 11
Views: 4384

Re: Rebuilt engine, PG and Diff installed

I have a 140 in a Lakewood with a 64 Powerglide and diff. I get the same thing as you described in reverse. If I let the engine idle and put it in reverse it is OK if I give it power it has a jerky feel. I took it to a transmission specialist and he said it was not the transmission. He thought brake...
by Westds
Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:28 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 1964 brake drum
Replies: 4
Views: 416

Re: 1964 brake drum

I have 64 finned rear drums that have been turned, ready to use.
$50.00 per pair plus shipping.
by Westds
Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:27 pm
Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
Topic: Re: 2019 Spring Fling Corvair Car Show
Replies: 1
Views: 5434

Re: 2019 Spring Fling Corvair Car Show

The Spring Fling for the Sacramento area will be held April 27 2019 at Fry's Electronics in Roseville CA

A registration form may be downloaded at northern-california-corvairs.com
by Westds
Wed Jan 09, 2019 10:26 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Cruise Control
Replies: 9
Views: 1272

Re: Cruise Control

There is an "How to install a cruise control" at northern-California-corvairs.com click on the PROJECT tab at the top right.

This uses the Dana unit available on Ebay for around $50.00
by Westds
Sat Jun 16, 2018 4:11 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Station Wagon Count (Lakewoods Monza all)
Replies: 0
Views: 488

Station Wagon Count (Lakewoods Monza all)

9606da.jpg I looked for a Corvair wagon for over a year and kept track of all I ran across. I have also gone through the photos of all the events posted here and picked out the wagons and sorted them by color. I also went to CORSA and counted all those registered. I have a grand total of 138 wagons...
by Westds
Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:01 am
Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
Topic: CCRC Spring Fling April 21
Replies: 7
Views: 5221

Re: CCRC Spring Fling April 21

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by Westds
Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:41 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 1965 Corsa clone, but a sweeeeeet one
Replies: 305
Views: 63674

Re: 1965 Corsa clone, but a sweeeeeet one

Greg
How about bringing your car to the Spring Fling in Roseville on April 21. It would be great to see your progress in person.
Think about it, less than an hour drive for you.
by Westds
Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:15 pm
Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
Topic: CCRC Spring Fling April 21
Replies: 7
Views: 5221

Re: CCRC Spring Fling April 21

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by Westds
Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:01 pm
Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
Topic: CCRC Spring Fling April 21
Replies: 7
Views: 5221

Re: CCRC Spring Fling April 21

Come on over the more cars the better.
by Westds
Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:14 pm
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: Need help with this one
Replies: 3
Views: 1121

Re: Need help with this one

Feb 14 1963 was in the third week. So the guess the 14 was the actual build date does not hold up.
by Westds
Fri Mar 16, 2018 10:25 am
Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
Topic: CCRC Spring Fling April 21
Replies: 7
Views: 5221

Re: CCRC Spring Fling April 21

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by Westds
Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:26 pm
Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
Topic: CCRC Spring Fling April 21
Replies: 7
Views: 5221

Re: CCRC Spring Fling April 21

The address to mail the entry form is:

CCRC Spring Fling
132 Southcreek Circle
Folsom CA 95630
by Westds
Thu Mar 01, 2018 1:09 pm
Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
Topic: CCRC Spring Fling April 21
Replies: 7
Views: 5221

CCRC Spring Fling April 21

Classic Corvairs of River City is hosting its Spring Fling car show on April 21. The event will be held at Fry's Electronics 180 North Sunrise Ave. Roseville CA 95661. See attached flyer and entry form. Looking forward to seeing all Corvair owners there.
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by Westds
Sun Jul 09, 2017 11:23 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Front End Suspension Upgrades
Replies: 11
Views: 5123

Re: Front End Suspension Upgrades

I installed the lower ball joint shown in the page with (1 of 1) at the top. The joint lasted 1000 miles and started making all kinds of noise. I cut it open and found the ball and socket were made of soft metal. The OEM was hardened and polished were the parts ride on one another. I would stay away...
by Westds
Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
Topic: Corvair Spring Fling Sutter Creek CA
Replies: 6
Views: 4101

Re: Corvair Spring Fling Sutter Creek CA

Perfect weekend great weather. About 30 cars attended.
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