Corvair Forum

More fun: BR is the differential code for a '60 95hp 3sp! How's that going to fit a later 3-sp with it's completely different output shaft? Is it possible your diff is a BP? DSCF7102 MU.jpg Let's say you're GM and you have built some YD motors but the 4-sp option is delayed until the next model year...

Sounds like a plan. Note: A "Short" is two wired connected together or a wire connecting to ground. A Short usually blows a fuse and takes out everything on the circuit. An "Open" is a broken wire or bad connection. An "Open" causes something to stop working but does no...

Craig's comments in blue Not a problem, just for sanity sake I want to make sure. Also a bit a go I looked on California Corvair for the same thing you have and noticed the crossmembers were for 61 and beyond. How are the Crossmembers different then the 60? Why isn't the listing from 60-64? Almost ...

Also that Stock 4SP cutout picture doesn't match anything I have seen in my research looks to be a blown-up picture from here: https://corvaircenter.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=176029 which if I understand correctly is modified and still needs some work for strength. I would have reinforced it a bit ...

Thanks, Jeremiah. A couple of related factoids... -Corvairs were originally supposed to be "automatic only". The adaptation to a manual trans (Chevrolet's non-syncromesh 1st, 3-speed) was something of a "crash program" already. That's why our flywheel is so weird. - The Corvair 4...

Jeremiah, would you mind posting a picture of the center section of the rear suspension cross member where the transmission support bolts on? This area should be exposed since the transmission is out.
I am interested to see what GNM did to accommodate the longer 44-speed transmission.

The release tool goes in from the terminal side and release allows the terminal and wire to come out on the wire side. The idea is to push-in the little wings sticking out on each side of the terminal. With the wings pushed in, the terminal & wire will slide out the wire-side of the connector.

Nice summary and instructions, Al.
My only comment is that Packard Series 56 (and the wider Series 59 in the headlights) have no relation to Packard "Twin-Lock" series except they were both designed and made by Delco-Packard.

Those are Packard "Twin-Lock" terminals, and yes, the same terminal on both sides of the connector so they're unisex. As the name implies, there are two locking tabs and they're on opposite sides. The release tool consists of two parallel blades that simultaneously release both tabs. For a...

Cool! If you want to use a better transmission, I have 4BT to TH400 adapter, bell housing, etc.

Looks like it has great potential to be a family workhorse. Myself, I wouldn't too worked up about finding a "correct" engine as long as it was in good condition. JMHO

So, another week of one little thing after another. It's just amazing how many parts require refurbishment and installation. Example: Flasher retaining clip glass bead blasted, clear-coated, and installed. Do that sort of thing 500 times and you're still not halfway there. All theses parts started o...

These are excellent guides by our own Dave
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I have my glass installed by a pro; it's super cheap, $50 or $75 depending on complexity. Corvairs are simple so low end of that range. LM windshields are DW659 and my guy gets them from the local PPG warehouse. First, he primes the area where the urethane lands with a brush-on primer. Next the uret...

Anodized or Painted?
What's more likely considering these were supposed to exactly match 10 or so different body colors? Did GM develop dyes to match or did GM use body paint to color the wheels? Also note that we've all seen peeling clear coat and anodize doesn't peel.

I'm pretty surprised to read the GTA wheels are thought to be anodized. All the GM wheels I've had were painted in the colored or plain-silver areas, machined or polished in the shiny areas, and then clear-coated. I've always thought the clear coat was a clear paint product.The IROC an Z28 wheels I'...