64 Hardtop

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osborneslo
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64 Hardtop

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True hardtop with filled seams, relocated exhausts and blinkers AND late rear suspension.
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Scott H
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Re: 64 Hardtop

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Ted, I've got a few pics of your car from Fan Belt Toss.
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1960 Monza Coupe
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Re: 64 Hardtop

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Very nice! I'd REALLY like to hear more about what it took to put the LM suspension in there.
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Re: 64 Hardtop

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There might be an article about this in the Communique that goes into some detail but basically it isn't all that tough. I got a '65 shell and made a jig that attached to the rear motor mount (or is it the front) by the back bumper. I also attached it to the two torque arm mounts at the front of the rear wheels. Then I cut the mounts away from the '65 and bolted them to the jig. Locating the mounts in the '64 was fairly easy because I had both cars on jack stands at the same height. I just measured up from the ground and centered the jig to locate the mounts, then I removed whatever was in the way and welded them in. Later I boxed and reinforced the whole mess to make sure it would stay put. I learned that the LM unit needs to be narrowed 1/2 inch on each side to fit the EM car properly and get the same track as the front. Also, the OD of the LM spring is too big so I used the ones from my '64 by fitting them into the LM perches. There is a bit more to it and I'd be happy to provide more detail if anyone is interested. Thanks for asking!
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Re: 64 Hardtop

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Anyone see the new Communique yet? Ted's car is on the Cover. :tu:
Not only did he make the cover there is a 5 page article on it
Nice job Ted! Way to go! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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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)
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Re: 64 Hardtop

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I read the article before I joined up on this site. That is one clean HARDTOP. GEE, another option "THEY" should have offered !!! :tu:
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Re: 64 Hardtop

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Some pics from underneath at our Clubs Tech Day.
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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)
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beerboy
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Re: 64 Hardtop

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i would like all the info can get on puting late model suspension in a early
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Re: 64 Hardtop

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I would also be most interested in more in depth info on this "update". I am presently torn between getting another 65-66 turbo car or a 64 spyder. I lean towards the spyder (having had a new 64 spyder convert, when I was young and foolish - I'm not young anymore!!), but would be extremly interested in converting it to the LM suspension. This would seem to be a good item to establish as a "stickey" on the forum. ::-):
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Re: 64 Hardtop

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lonestranger - I finally finished the car and will post the final pics soon.
Actually all I did is change the mufflers - too noisy - and finish the interior. I sent you a private message with my contact info. If you didn't get it, post a message here and I'll try again. Thanks!
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Re: 64 Hardtop

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osborneslo wrote:lonestranger - I finally finished the car and will post the final pics soon.
Actually all I did is change the mufflers - too noisy - and finish the interior. I sent you a private message with my contact info. If you didn't get it, post a message here and I'll try again. Thanks!
Sorry to take so long to get back, but life has sort of "got in the way", and I just got back to this line of thought. ::-): That being said, I apparently did not get your private message, so if you could try again, I would appreciate it. Incidentilally, my email is : traveler@raths.com I am still torn between the Spyder and a Corsa ( I need a bigger garage - what with my 66 monza coupe already in there!! Other than the 16 in IROC wheels, it looks almost stock, being the original turquoise outside and inside. However, it has a built counter-rotating 215 /NOS, in the stern. :evil: )
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Re: 64 Hardtop

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Very nice looking corvair!!!


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