62 Greenbrier restoration

[62Greenbrierguy]

Hey y'all, I just got a 1962 6 door greenbrier van, it has been off the road for decades sitting up. A lot of work is needed and I'm looking forward to sharing my progress with you as well as learning from everyone else's experience. This is the oldest vehicle I've owned, I have restored a 1976 pontiac bonneville brougham in the past but sold it while back. I don't plan to sell this though! I have the original motor and trans the block may be good but stuck at the moment and missing fan and carbs. Stay tuned!

[TikiRalf]

NICE and welcome to the forum! Keep us those photo's comming of the progres you make!

Greetings from oversea!

[bbodie52]

Congratulations on acquiring your 1962 Corvair Greenbrier, and welcome to the Corvair Forum!

I know that photographs can make things look better than they are... but this Greenbrier sure looks to be a solid, relatively rust-free example! Even the view of the interior through the driver's window looks very clean and complete! If true this may be a great starting point for a clean restoration.

You might consider locating a solid and complete replacement engine — seeking a 1964-1969 110 hp 164 CI engine as your target for a solid, reliable engine with increased torque and horsepower over the original 145 CI engine. It can mate up to the original transaxle, if yours is in good condition. 1965 and later would come with a modern alternator, and can be set up with an alternator with integrated solid state voltage regulator. The later engine would also be fitted with a Positive Crankcase Ventilation system, which helps to reduce pollution and reduces crankcase oil contamination over the 1962 road draft tube system. The 1964 and later engines are also fitted with a lightweight magnesium cooling fan and belt guides that help to improve fan belt reliability by placing less stress on the belt. If upgraded to a modern distributor with an electronic breakerless ignition system, your Greenbrier would be powered with a strong engine with good reputation for reliability and with low maintenance requirements — ready for the long haul on the open road!

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A clean 1962 Greenbrier is a rare beast on today's roads. I look forward to viewing your restoration project here on the Corvair Forum as you make progress!

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[62Greenbrierguy]

Hey, thank you for the welcome and the information. Maybe someday my greenbrier can be on the level of your Lakewood and Corsa! Beautiful rides!
Here are some other photos from the listing, where there is rust it is really bad, a tree had fallen on it at, some point so there are some dents on roof and smashed windshield, also has various dings all around.

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roof

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passanger rear

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cabin front

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I bought the car sight unseen, i found the ad while looking for camper vans on craigslist. I live near Atlanta, Georgia, and It was about 40 miles from the city. I will decode my vin and post the breakdown for more details. The previous owner does have a newer engine that I'm going to look into purchasing.( im not sure which year yet.) I have worked on cars and bikes and taught myself and acquired tools as necessary over the years from past projects but i have no formal experience nor am i familiar with the corvair family at all. Im in my second yr of university for engineering but am out of school at the moment. I will add updates and be more active here soon, been busy shuffling things and making space for this endeavor! Thanks.

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