New guy from SW Michigan
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New guy from SW Michigan
I just bought my first corvair, it's a 1961 corvair 95 panel van. It needs lots of TLC mechanically as it's been sitting for a number of years. The engine fan and shroud are MIA along with the alternator, but everything else appears to be there and the engine turns freely. It's also a manual transmission truck. The best part is it's from California and it's 100% rust/bondo free. I plan to either refresh the engine that's in it now or find another running engine to put into it, put front disc brakes with a dual MC on it, lower it a couple inches and put on a fresh coat of paint (badly needed) and have fun driving it whenever I can. I'll post some pictures after I get it home Friday afternoon. My wife reminded me that I swore to never buy a minivan, but I just had to make an exception in the case of the 'vair!
1961 Corvair 95 van - rust free CA truck, pro touring style resto mod in progress.
2009 Mazdaspeed3, turbocharged D-stock autocross terror/daily driver
2009 Mazdaspeed3, turbocharged D-stock autocross terror/daily driver
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Re: New guy from SW Michigan
One quick item, I need a windshield for it, if anyone semi-local has a good FC windshield please send me a PM with your location and price or email me at mvanwyk "at" sbcglobal "dot" net. Thanks!
1961 Corvair 95 van - rust free CA truck, pro touring style resto mod in progress.
2009 Mazdaspeed3, turbocharged D-stock autocross terror/daily driver
2009 Mazdaspeed3, turbocharged D-stock autocross terror/daily driver
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Re: New guy from SW Michigan
Welcome to forum..
Re: New guy from SW Michigan
Scott
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
Re: New guy from SW Michigan
Welcome to CF.
I am going to get parts off of a brier on the 29th, they have 3 fc's total, possibly one window. Im in the southwest Chicago burbs. Ill keep a eye out for ya.
I am going to get parts off of a brier on the 29th, they have 3 fc's total, possibly one window. Im in the southwest Chicago burbs. Ill keep a eye out for ya.
Kevin, Plainfield IL
'63 Corvan
'63 Custom Bug.
'63 Corvan
'63 Custom Bug.
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Re: New guy from SW Michigan
Thanks for the warm welcome all.
Kevin, if they have a windshield I would definitely be interested. I also need the fan, cooling shroud and air cleaner assembly which is missing on the van I'm picking up tomorrow. Let me know what you come across. It's only a two hour drive depending on traffic so I could make the drive to pick up some parts. I appreciate it!
Kevin, if they have a windshield I would definitely be interested. I also need the fan, cooling shroud and air cleaner assembly which is missing on the van I'm picking up tomorrow. Let me know what you come across. It's only a two hour drive depending on traffic so I could make the drive to pick up some parts. I appreciate it!
1961 Corvair 95 van - rust free CA truck, pro touring style resto mod in progress.
2009 Mazdaspeed3, turbocharged D-stock autocross terror/daily driver
2009 Mazdaspeed3, turbocharged D-stock autocross terror/daily driver
Re: New guy from SW Michigan
I posted pics of the yard/s I'm talking about in general disc. You should come out the 29th I'm heading there with a few others. They definetly have the engine parts your looking for. Pm me your # either way.
Kevin, Plainfield IL
'63 Corvan
'63 Custom Bug.
'63 Corvan
'63 Custom Bug.
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Re: New guy from SW Michigan
Kevin, I just sent you a PM with my cell number. I may be able to make it out on the 29th, we'll see. Thanks!
1961 Corvair 95 van - rust free CA truck, pro touring style resto mod in progress.
2009 Mazdaspeed3, turbocharged D-stock autocross terror/daily driver
2009 Mazdaspeed3, turbocharged D-stock autocross terror/daily driver
Re: New guy from SW Michigan
If you don't have your van yet your list will grow. The brier there is mostly complete if not. The corvan has all engine parts also, the fan is steel if I remember correctly. And there are a bunch of cars and a wagon also.
Kevin, Plainfield IL
'63 Corvan
'63 Custom Bug.
'63 Corvan
'63 Custom Bug.
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Re: New guy from SW Michigan
Kevin, Sorry I missed your call yesterday evening, I did get your voicemail. I am bringing the van home today so I am sure there will be more items to be added to my list. I already have quite a few little bits and pieces listed as it is. I'm running down a local lead on some potential parts, but I will probably tag along on the 29th to see what I can find. I will be in touch soon. Thanks again.
1961 Corvair 95 van - rust free CA truck, pro touring style resto mod in progress.
2009 Mazdaspeed3, turbocharged D-stock autocross terror/daily driver
2009 Mazdaspeed3, turbocharged D-stock autocross terror/daily driver
Re: New guy from SW Michigan
Cool. Talk to you soon.
Kevin, Plainfield IL
'63 Corvan
'63 Custom Bug.
'63 Corvan
'63 Custom Bug.