65 Corsa Convertible project
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Finally got another engine in the Convertible and got it on my trailer, after months of working on my mother's house, getting it ready to sell !
It is now at Mike the painter's shop for the finishing touches before paint.
I have yet to chose a color...... BUT not yellow!
It is now at Mike the painter's shop for the finishing touches before paint.
I have yet to chose a color...... BUT not yellow!
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65 Corsa convertible
68 Monza coupe
65 Corsa convertible
68 Monza coupe
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Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project
The car looks different not sitting in the driveway anymore.
My vote for color is evening orchid.
My vote for color is evening orchid.
Jon
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1962 Spyder convert
1961 Rampside
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Mine took 4 years
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I am hooping to have it ready next spring. With A/C too. However, I have a long way to go!
Bob W
65 Corsa convertible
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Oh man you came along way. Keep us posted.
Jon
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Hey, I just read this thread and I assume that as the car is already in for paint you've already decided on a color, but my suggestion is Cypress Green.
Nice, rare '65 color. Of course, Mist Blue is always nice, too. :)
Really enjoying the thread so far. Keep up the awesome work!
Nice, rare '65 color. Of course, Mist Blue is always nice, too. :)
Really enjoying the thread so far. Keep up the awesome work!
Norm Witte
Lansing, Michigan
'65 Corsas: 140 coupe and 180 convertible
http://www.wittelaw.com/personal
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Lansing, Michigan
'65 Corsas: 140 coupe and 180 convertible
http://www.wittelaw.com/personal
viewtopic.php?f=52&t=4208
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After several months in the paint shop, my other knee being replaced and going through Physical Therapy, I was finally able to drive to the shop to check on the Corsa Convertible.
Here is what I got to see..................
Still have to chose a color....and find the car a warm garage for the winter.
All the interior and the top will need to be installed! I have the original 140, but it will have to be gone through.
I guess this is what winters are for!
Here is what I got to see..................
Still have to chose a color....and find the car a warm garage for the winter.
All the interior and the top will need to be installed! I have the original 140, but it will have to be gone through.
I guess this is what winters are for!
Bob W
65 Corsa convertible
68 Monza coupe
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NICE ! good job :-)
looks good cant wait to see it in color ! keep on going
looks good cant wait to see it in color ! keep on going
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Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Our 1965 Corsa was originally Mist Blue (with a black pinstripe).
Norm suggested Cypress Green...
And we did that in the early 1970s... The same Corsa went deep red (like Norm's coupe) in 1980, and we later sold it in 1994.
Our 1965 Corsa convertible was painted red (similar to Norm Witte's Corsa in this photo, but not as nice).
We also had a white Corsa coupe...
And now we have a blue 1966 Corsa convertible, similar to my first blue 1965 Corsa...
Norm suggested Cypress Green...
And we did that in the early 1970s... The same Corsa went deep red (like Norm's coupe) in 1980, and we later sold it in 1994.
Our 1965 Corsa convertible was painted red (similar to Norm Witte's Corsa in this photo, but not as nice).
We also had a white Corsa coupe...
And now we have a blue 1966 Corsa convertible, similar to my first blue 1965 Corsa...
Brad Bodie
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1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
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I LOVE Cypress Green!! What a shocker, huh? I love yellow too (goes great with the silver corsa tailpanel and silver rally wheels), and Iris Mist is cool too. Funny, how much I like a certain color for a car depends a lot on what the car's interior color already is.
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Well It has been a while since I've posted any progress on my little project! Too long probably.
Here are a few pictures to show you all that I have not fallen off the face of the earth or gone on to meet my maker! That will come soon enough!
Although I have not had time to reassemble the car, I have everything I need to do so. That too will come!
The engine will be totally rebuilt! Stay tuned?!
Here are a few pictures to show you all that I have not fallen off the face of the earth or gone on to meet my maker! That will come soon enough!
Although I have not had time to reassemble the car, I have everything I need to do so. That too will come!
The engine will be totally rebuilt! Stay tuned?!
Bob W
65 Corsa convertible
68 Monza coupe
65 Corsa convertible
68 Monza coupe
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Nice color choice.
Why have a corvette when you can have a corvair.
BeN
lineberry
BeN
lineberry
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Looks great! You're breakin my heart with all that overspray on the suspension though.
Agree, beautiful color combo!
Agree, beautiful color combo!
Nick
1964 Monza Spyder Convertible #435 - Rotisserie restored - SOLD ON BRING A TRAILER 4/30/2019 - Check out my restoration thread here: [corvaircenter.com]
Thanks to all the awesome CCF, CF, COG, and CORSA members who helped me with the restoration!
1964 Monza Spyder Convertible #435 - Rotisserie restored - SOLD ON BRING A TRAILER 4/30/2019 - Check out my restoration thread here: [corvaircenter.com]
Thanks to all the awesome CCF, CF, COG, and CORSA members who helped me with the restoration!
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@ Nick, The over spray WILL be remedied! NO worries!
I haven't done much these past several months, taking care of my elderly Mother and helping the other women in my life!
LIFE HAPPENS! Here are a pic of the painted/finished trunk area. The wiring is not far behind.
My one year project is turning into a three year project!
I haven't done much these past several months, taking care of my elderly Mother and helping the other women in my life!
LIFE HAPPENS! Here are a pic of the painted/finished trunk area. The wiring is not far behind.
My one year project is turning into a three year project!
Bob W
65 Corsa convertible
68 Monza coupe
65 Corsa convertible
68 Monza coupe
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I have been working on my projects but not all Corvair!
I am posting pictures of what I have been doing. This project should be finished soon.
My one year project, extended itself out a bit
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65 Corsa convertible
68 Monza coupe
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Wow......that is spectacular. I know whatchya mean about getting sidetracked with life!