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- Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:28 pm
- Forum: Corvair Video and Photo Threads
- Topic: CARicature corvairs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2480
Re: CARicature corvairs
I have not posted in quite a while so this looked like a fun post to begin with and keep going. I was looking through some memorabilia and ran across this old T shirt I used to wear in the late 60's and early 70's. Took a lot of "HEAT" from my HS Hot Rod buddies but it was all in good fun....
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 7:13 pm
- Forum: Corvair Video and Photo Threads
- Topic: Finally fitted my led headlamps. What do you guys think?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3446
Re: Finally fitted my led headlamps. What do you guys think?
Looks kinda'......well.....EVIL! Christine better watch out!
- Fri Feb 22, 2019 12:39 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Engine fan painting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1111
Re: Engine fan painting
If this is for the 65 Corsa, you have a Magnesium fan. Some minor precautions should be noted before you paint. Initial inspection and prep is probably the most important step in this process. Look for any significant bubbling or corrosion or cracks. If you find some, it's your call but I would look...
- Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:25 am
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: 1966 corsa
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1626
Re: 1966 corsa
That's a really nice car! Great find. Good luck with that.
- Sat Jan 05, 2019 7:44 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Searching for more info!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1201
Re: Searching for more info!
Interesting...I am thinking that it might have been a dealer promotional car??? Lots of pics online of a 60 Impala with this same badging. Just guessing. Could be an indicator of a very early 60 model. Look under the front bumper and see if there are some horn slots in the body (see pic). Badging as...
- Thu Dec 13, 2018 6:45 am
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: Transmission
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1283
Re: Transmission
Ah! My bad. i misunderstood your post and took "a 10 below day" literally! Probably not the case often in sunny Florida!! So, let the process of elimination proceed until you figure it out. As already stated, gummed up linkage and/or missing or worn bushings is a great place to start looki...
- Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:05 pm
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: Transmission
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1283
Re: Transmission
As stated above it could be a lot of things. If it shifts OK when its warm but stiffens up when it gets cold outside you could be in need of a trans/diff oil change. Incorrect oil or if someone added STP or the like to it (once thought a good idea to a lot of teenage hot-rodder's and same era as the...
- Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:07 am
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: Crankshaft Pulley
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2246
Re: Crankshaft Pulley
I have an RN 140 engine out of a Monza that had a pulley on it as well. Cast though. I wrote it off as a by product of a once somewhat popular in the early days; but wholly misinformed idea that the pulley might be somehow better on performance engines. Not so. I still see it now and then though. I ...
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:46 am
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: My first attempt to build a 1965 corvair V8
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7191
Re: My first attempt to build a 1965 corvair V8
This is really nice. I'll be following with great interest.
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:42 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Do you think this carb would work on a vair ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 381
Re: Do you think this carb would work on a vair ?
I dunno.....CFM might a bit much, or should I say CYM (Cubic Yards per Minute)! Might just be a Canadian thing but I think I know some "Can Do" boys down in Texas that could make it work in a survivalist situation! Gotta love it!
- Sun Oct 14, 2018 5:34 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: 1965 Monza Convertible Suspension help
- Replies: 8
- Views: 966
Re: 1965 Monza Convertible Suspension help
OK, sounds like your back on track with the new A arms. As far as the bolts go, most people I know use anti-seize compound on the bolts/cam bolts (especially in rust country) or perhaps a dry lubricant if you think its needed. Probably not a good idea to use grease as rubber hates grease and no matt...
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 10:01 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: 1965 Monza Convertible Suspension help
- Replies: 8
- Views: 966
Re: 1965 Monza Convertible Suspension help
2 thoughts. 1. Did you install the special washers on each side of the new bushing when you put it in? They are not optional and if missing it could possibly result in the condition you are experiencing. 2. What is the condition of your control rod bushings? If bad, this could also be part of your i...
- Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:29 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: OPGI Quick Steering arms
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1209
Re: OPGI Quick Steering arms
I also try to wait until I have a larger order before I place it to help with the shipping costs. They do seem a bit high, i have to admit. But to keep things in perspective, I shipped a gift to a friend who lives in a semi rural area and the cost was almost stupid high. Location matters. local Infr...
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 9:57 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: late model inner tie rod ends
- Replies: 4
- Views: 933
Re: late model inner tie rod ends
Yes, these are gone. I tried to order right after I got the tip and they only had one left. I ended up ordering the Clarks reproductions to scope them out and save some time. Price was competitive. Here are some comparison pics of original factory ends and Clarks. I have to say that I am initially i...
- Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:07 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: OPGI Quick Steering arms
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1209
Re: OPGI Quick Steering arms
I agree that it will be a big "yawn" if they are the same as Clarks as Clarks is my first choice most of the time anyway. I've gathered plenty of aftermarket short arms over the years so no real excitement there. I hope that if someone decides to gamble and buy a pair that they will set us...
- Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:34 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: OPGI Quick Steering arms
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1209
OPGI Quick Steering arms
Anyone have any knowledge of or comments on the Quick Steering Arms offered by OPGI? They seem to imply that they are Factory Repops....
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