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by guru_1071
Fri Oct 26, 2018 1:33 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Removing that wonderful YH carb
Replies: 12
Views: 1515

Re: Removing that wonderful YH carb

many of the fancy options mentioned above just wont work on the YH due to the shape of the body of the carb a cut down spanner works really well, ive have the carb on and off mine about 20 times in the last six months, and my little cut down has worked a treat its the nut that's nearest the fire wal...
by guru_1071
Wed Oct 24, 2018 1:14 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Removing that wonderful YH carb
Replies: 12
Views: 1515

Re: Removing that wonderful YH carb

I cut a ring spanner down so its only about 2" long. works a treat - the spanner has to be one with a thin profile ring shape

and its certainly had some use in the last 6 months!!
by guru_1071
Fri Oct 12, 2018 7:38 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: First time corvair owner needing complete floor pan
Replies: 24
Views: 2656

Re: First time corvair owner needing complete floor pan

just my 2p's worth (or ten cents for you lot!) this car is shagged, I bet the bulkhead has gone in it as well, but your problems with the floors is that it looks as if the rot extends under the rear seat base, there are no panels for this area and its an utter swine to remake - some very complicated...
by guru_1071
Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:18 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: A little rough around the edges.
Replies: 1
Views: 403

Re: A little rough around the edges.

maybe I should buy this and add it to my collection of rusty corvairs!
by guru_1071
Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:33 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: pensylvania bondo bucket
Replies: 456
Views: 64603

Re: pensylvania bondo bucket

i think that one is beyond saving!!!

should provide a few little bits and bobs though
by guru_1071
Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:57 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: My 1960 500
Replies: 42
Views: 8042

Re: My 1960 500

that studey looks ace, they really set out to make a car that looked different to everything else didn't they

must be really rare in the uk as well
by guru_1071
Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 1964 500 coupe - rusting in the u.k
Replies: 33
Views: 5675

Re: 1964 500 coupe - rusting in the u.k

I put the clarks pans in the front of my new car, and its virtually impossible to see the welds, they go in really nice if you trim them down and with a bit of car a nice job can be done - obviously in the UK we cannot get away with pop rivits, screws etc, they all have to be welded in a correct fas...
by guru_1071
Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:31 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 1964 500 coupe - rusting in the u.k
Replies: 33
Views: 5675

Re: 1964 500 coupe - rusting in the u.k

Very impressive work so far! Hows the build coming along? slowly all the floor & bulkhead is done, all the suspension is done, most of it is refitted, it will probably be back on its wheels in a month or so still needs all the repair work around the pillers - though i have bought some parts fro...
by guru_1071
Thu Jul 05, 2018 6:57 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Horn screws
Replies: 6
Views: 1001

Re: Horn screws

mine came undone easily with a small flat bladed screw driver
by guru_1071
Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:34 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Introduction, Hello! 1964 Monza
Replies: 12
Views: 1900

Re: Introduction, Hello! 1964 Monza

the front frame comes out dead easy, ive just had all mine out and in bits to repaint and recon it all the only special tool I needed was a length of threaded bar to be able to wind the bottom arm and the coil spring back into place to get the bolt back in once the frame was built back up it was lit...
by guru_1071
Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:09 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: build a corvair racer
Replies: 6
Views: 1777

Re: build a corvair racer

willdeane you really need to decide at what level you wish to race a EM corvair in the UK I'm not sure how much you know about the racing over here, but I will try and give a brief overview (it can get very complicated) basically there are three ways to circuit race a car 1) appendix k - this is the...
by guru_1071
Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:20 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Exhaust in England
Replies: 6
Views: 895

Re: Exhaust in England

MARK
ive never used this lot, but they are in Stafford, so maybe worth a ring?

http://xtremestainless.co.uk/home/2587906
by guru_1071
Mon Mar 26, 2018 3:07 am
Forum: Flaps up, Balls out!
Topic: 64 or earlier corvair race car.
Replies: 3
Views: 2853

Re: 64 or earlier corvair race car.

it did sell for a lot, but for a good reason its built to a high spec and because its unusual (over here) it will get, almost, automatic entry into some events that are invitation only (i.e like the goodwood revival) so, for a owner who wants to be seen, and wants to mix in the top circle of histori...
by guru_1071
Fri Mar 23, 2018 6:06 am
Forum: Flaps up, Balls out!
Topic: 64 or earlier corvair race car.
Replies: 3
Views: 2853

Re: 64 or earlier corvair race car.

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24874/ ... =90&page=1

this sold last week at the goodwoods members auction....
by guru_1071
Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: 1962 headlamp switch wires
Replies: 12
Views: 3254

Re: 1962 headlamp switch wires

brad I think you where one wire out from memory, but it was a great start, with your drawing and the wiring diagram I got it sussed I did have a bit of struggle as the dome light didn't work, I suddenly thought 'aha' and grounded the switch out! its all fitted now, so I cannot confirm the wires as i...
by guru_1071
Tue Mar 20, 2018 5:56 am
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: 1962 headlamp switch wires
Replies: 12
Views: 3254

Re: 1962 headlamp switch wires

great success I now have a working switch that does everything its meant to. turns out some of my electrical issues where caused by the previous owner fitting a double pole single filament 28 volt bulb in one of the rear stop/tail lamps..... any wonder that didn't work! just got the flashers / brake...

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