VOTE - Corvair of the Month August 2019

[Scott H]

[guthrie1068]

I'd like to be considered for the Corvair of the Month for August. We bought this car a couple of years ago and towed it home. I wanted a white convertible, and my wife wanted the turquoise interior. We drove it the first summer we had it and then I took it apart to upgrade the suspension and brakes, fix some rust and clean up the engine compartment. I thought I could get it done in one winter, but it took a year and a half. I took the front suspension out, cleaned and painted it, reinforced the lower control arms for coil overs, and changed all the bushings and ball joints. The disc brake conversion is from Tom Knoblaugh, and has 2" drop hub mounts, C5 hubs, and S10 brake parts. The rear also has new bushings, some fab work on the control arms for coil overs, and a disc brake kit that was made by Leveque. I drilled the axles for 5 lug and it uses S10 rotors and Caddy calipers with the parking brake. The wheels are BMW 16X7. It was a lot of work, but this car drives like a dream. It's my first Corvair, and I love this car! The first pic is what it looked like when we bought it. There are some pics of the work and then the last pic is done. I really like the patina, so I'll be leaving it alone and just driving and enjoying it. I hope you all think it's as cool as I do!

[doug6423]

I’ve been following you on the other forum. I like what you’ve done to it. You have my vote.


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[guthrie1068]

Wooo Hooo! Thanks Doug!!

[Scott H]

I'd like to be considered for the Corvair of the Month for August. We bought this car a couple of years ago and towed it home. I wanted a white convertible, and my wife wanted the turquoise interior. We drove it the first summer we had it and then I took it apart to upgrade the suspension and brakes, fix some rust and clean up the engine compartment. I thought I could get it done in one winter, but it took a year and a half. I took the front suspension out, cleaned and painted it, reinforced the lower control arms for coil overs, and changed all the bushings and ball joints. The disc brake conversion is from Tom Knoblaugh, and has 2" drop hub mounts, C5 hubs, and S10 brake parts. The rear also has new bushings, some fab work on the control arms for coil overs, and a disc brake kit that was made by Leveque. I drilled the axles for 5 lug and it uses S10 rotors and Caddy calipers with the parking brake. The wheels are BMW 16X7. It was a lot of work, but this car drives like a dream. It's my first Corvair, and I love this car! The first pic is what it looked like when we bought it. There are some pics of the work and then the last pic is done. I really like the patina, so I'll be leaving it alone and just driving and enjoying it. I hope you all think it's as cool as I do!

Sweet Ride. I like it!

[guthrie1068]

Thanks Scott! We took it for a spin this weekend to a drive in for lunch, and then to an ice cream joint for some dessert. Lots of people liked the car and I also got the same question that I almost always get. "When are you going to finish it?" I always tell them that it is done, but they always look confused.

[doug6423]

Mine’s a driver too. I’ve had show cars in the past and they’re a lot of work and stress. Mine looks good but I can run to the store, drive to work or anywhere and not worry about door dings, etc. Not that I want more either...


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[doug6423]

When I go to bigger wheels I’ll be asking you for advice ;)


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[guthrie1068]

I love having a driver and not having to worry about keeping it perfect. I'm no wheel expert, but I did do a lot of research before I chose mine. I'll be happy to help when you're ready Doug!

[Gregory_Miller]

Looks like you win for August!

[guthrie1068]

Yay! I'm going to need to order a bunch of calendars!

[County98]

I like it, nice job!