Hi, my name is Ed I'm a new member from Coos Bay Oregon, retired here about 3 years ago, love the weather on the south side of town.
Just bought a 1963 Rampside, Why? I have never owned a Corvair and always wanted a Rampside, so I pulled the trigger.
I have serval other cars that I play around with so I'm very familiar with a wrench in my hand.
Looking forward to asking questions and reading topics on this forum.
First question, what is the best way to put a Rampside on a 2 post lift, forward or backward?
Thanks,
Ed
New Member from Oregon
Re: New Member from Oregon
Matt Nall is a moderator at the CCF and lives near you. See http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,946553
He should be able to provide some good Corvair contacts for parts, repairs, etc.
He should be able to provide some good Corvair contacts for parts, repairs, etc.
Re: New Member from Oregon
I have a mobile lift so no idea. Never used a 2-post before. I didn't know there was a preference in loading them forward or reverse as long as you have them balanced.
Dave W. from Gilbert, AZ
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Re: New Member from Oregon
Welcome, and congrats on the Rampy!
As for the lift, I don't know for sure but your Corvair has a significant rear weight bias (hence the low front tire pressure) so you probably would do well to put it on the opposite way you would a front engine car. I assume since you are asking the arms on the two post lift are longer on the rear than the front?
As for the lift, I don't know for sure but your Corvair has a significant rear weight bias (hence the low front tire pressure) so you probably would do well to put it on the opposite way you would a front engine car. I assume since you are asking the arms on the two post lift are longer on the rear than the front?
Ray "Trip" Rodriguez III
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Gouldsboro, PA
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65 Corsa 180 Turbocharged coupe
64 Monza Convertible
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Re: New Member from Oregon
The answer to your question depends on the design of the two-post lift. The length of the arms (symmetric or asymmetric) has an impact, and the rear weight bias with the rear engine powertrain and the vehicle center of gravity must be considered. The proper lift points for the Corvair 95 (FC) vehicle are shown in the shop manual diagram below, but the manufacturer's instructions that came with the 2-post lift must be followed to load the lift safely.
Asymmetric Two Post Lifts Vs. Symmetric Two Post Lifts
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Asymm ... Post-Lifts
Asymmetric Two Post Lifts Vs. Symmetric Two Post Lifts
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Asymm ... Post-Lifts
Brad Bodie
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
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Re: New Member from Oregon
Hi, my lift is asymmetrical. I put the Rampside on the lift nose first using the points from the lifting point diagram Brad posted, works perfect.
The only problems I noticed was a leak at the electric fuel pump, easy fix and it will need upper a-frame bushings, not so easy of a fix.
Thanks for your help.
Ed
The only problems I noticed was a leak at the electric fuel pump, easy fix and it will need upper a-frame bushings, not so easy of a fix.
Thanks for your help.
Ed