My first attempt to build a 1965 corvair V8
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Re: My first attempt to build a 1965 corvair V8
I wish I had your skills! :
Darrell McCracken
Huntsville, Texas
Huntsville, Texas
Re: My first attempt to build a 1965 corvair V8
Me too!
Ray "Trip" Rodriguez III
Gouldsboro, PA
66 Corsa 140 coupe
65 Corsa 180 Turbocharged coupe
64 Monza Convertible
61 Air conditioned Monza coupe (Missy's)
See them here: https://tinyurl.com/ydc7txrf
Gouldsboro, PA
66 Corsa 140 coupe
65 Corsa 180 Turbocharged coupe
64 Monza Convertible
61 Air conditioned Monza coupe (Missy's)
See them here: https://tinyurl.com/ydc7txrf
- toms73novass
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Re: My first attempt to build a 1965 corvair V8
I really like where the engine sits. The thing that has always turned me off on the crown/kelmark was how close the engine was to the front seats. It looks like yours will only be as far forward as the front of the rear seat bottom! I am watching your thread closely, this looks like what my next project might be, if all goes well with yours.
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Well today I went down to the metal shop but it was closed. So I have to wait till Monday to get more steel. Bummer!
After much consideration and forethought I decided to change up a bit my front motor mount. I fiqure 500 hp would crack my weld on a hard launch. So I decided to build a front crossmember with rubber mount to soften the force and vibrations. Back to the drawing board.
In the mean time I did some aluminum work to find a way to hide the engine. Still need to make some cuts and adjustments.
After much consideration and forethought I decided to change up a bit my front motor mount. I fiqure 500 hp would crack my weld on a hard launch. So I decided to build a front crossmember with rubber mount to soften the force and vibrations. Back to the drawing board.
In the mean time I did some aluminum work to find a way to hide the engine. Still need to make some cuts and adjustments.
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I've been a little busy with my college work. So I decided to take an hour or so and make the new engine crossmember. I still have to do the oil pan clearance. I have to also keep in mind the cable to the original emergency brake which I want to keep.
- toms73novass
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Great work, keep on posting updates! I am watching taking notes. :D
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The new finished crossmember
Need cleaning and paint
- toms73novass
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Question, Have you thought about putting a rubber/polyurethane bushing in the mount so that you don't get the engine vibrations into the chassis?
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The engine has the polyurethane/rubber motor mount on it. The crossmember bolts up to that. I will take a photo of that.
The engine has the polyurethane/rubber motor mount on it. The crossmember bolts up to that. I will take a photo of that.
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finished installing it and I am pretty happy with the results. I did not think It was going to come out this good. No expert but for a newbie welder with 30 minutes of youtube video instruction not bad......lol.
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Okay o decided to put in the roll cage and some aluminum work and an old seat I have to see the clearances and how much can I move the seat back. I'm 6 foot two so I'm tall I need the leg room. But it was perfect I even had to move the seat forward to work the pedals.
I know some folks are looking at engine placement. I just don't like the engines with crown or kelmark conversion being so far forward. I'm scared if the engine decided to loose a rod I won't be wearing it as a unicorn.
The engine may have to move forward or back but it won't be by much. I have to line up the drive shaft. I'm hoping it will go back.
I know some folks are looking at engine placement. I just don't like the engines with crown or kelmark conversion being so far forward. I'm scared if the engine decided to loose a rod I won't be wearing it as a unicorn.
The engine may have to move forward or back but it won't be by much. I have to line up the drive shaft. I'm hoping it will go back.
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- toms73novass
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ahhh, I see what you have done there!
- Martys65corsa
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Re: My first attempt to build a 1965 corvair V8
Any chance you can send me details and measurements on your build? I'm looking at building a 65 also, Thanks
Re: My first attempt to build a 1965 corvair V8
This is really nice. I'll be following with great interest.
Mike S.
65 Corsa 140 Ragtop
CORSA member
65 Corsa 140 Ragtop
CORSA member