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I made PCD adaptors and fitted these 15" Halibrand look-a-likes I found here in South Africa

Thank you for the brilliant information, really appreciate the input :tu: As for the Big Bore build, I did not build the engine myself, a very good friend Gary du Plessis built it for me some 10yrs ago. The basics of the build was 2lt VW Combi barrels bored 70thou oversize with Mahle pistons ...

So I have a '65 110hp Monza Coupe with a powerglide transmission. To my knowledge it's one of three Monza Coupe's in South Africa so spare parts are only available from Clarks Corvair. I have 3x '60-61 Sedans and a ton of spare parts. I want to install a 3.2lt big bore engine with a '63 4 speed ...

I did a search and came up with this thread very interestinghttp://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,568432,page=1 Think I will be contacting the author and seeing if he will share further information, I am quite desperate to start the chassis build etc. I will be using a refurbished '62 front ...

I am putting this out there as I have been told this has been done, I do not know how successful/difficult the exercise was/is. I am building a GT40 replica and intend using a big bore corvair engine in a mid mount position. Hence the flipping of the diff and transmission. I would appreciate any ...

Good evening Allan There is no official Corvair Club in SA, I know of about 6 maybe 8 Corvair owners in SA and only 4 of us are in regular contact. It is my first return to the forum in 4 years :think: The Corvair was sold in SA for two years '60 and '61 and then the Chevy Nova took over from the ...

Hi Brad Must admit this car is an absolute head-turner in town. We live in a small community that is driven by the Rhodes University about 5 thousand students and the High & Supreme Court seats in South Africa. The students especially funny enough the girls love the car. When I park in town they ...

Ok, at last, got my act together. Took some pictures of the car and I like it more every time I get into it. She really looks good but as I look closer there are some little tell tale bumps rearing their heads. Car still looks great though.

Hi There , Welcome to the forum plenty of help here and good help aswell. Really like the car and the stance enjoy

Hi there, Welcome to a GREAT forum. Tons of info and help here my friend no shortage of that! Man I like those wheels you got there, really nice, good luck and enjoy your car

Hi Brian Trust that you are still well? Do not quite know how I missed this post of yours but then again I have not been very active on the forum for the last 18 months because of our unbelievable work load. Things have been slowing down in the office the last 2 months and I have actually had time ...

Hi Guys Thank you kindly for the amazing post and map Brad you really know how to make one feel SPECIAL :tu: . The trip up to Gary did not go without incident. Lost a universal joint on the propshaft centre carrier. The damn thing gave now warning rumble moans or groans, just Howzit now its me and ...

Hi , Welcome to a great forum, no shortage of help and info here and its good info and help. You guys are fortunate to have more than one corvair guy in a town, my nearest Corvair buddy is close on 650miles from where I live. Hope you enjoy our company

Yes! I now own a '65 Coupe that is a runner and does not need a rebuild. My Corvair Affair is growing and my Missus does not mind :tu: Another epic trip through the hinterland of South Africa was undertaken to collect this one from my friend Gary in Pietermaritzburg Kwa Zulu Natal. A round trip of ...

Hey guys there is some serious good advise for young aspiring corvair owners, oh and make sure you get a small dog, its more difficult to be shoved into a small doghouse

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