Weird Stuff I Found in the Garage

[sethracer]

If the 1965 500 had a P/G, it had back-up lights. Certainly lots in interesting parts!

[RexJohnson]

The speaker grilles look like they could be for the doors on a multi-plex stereo or 8 track car. A tape measure next to the grille might help with that. The license lense would not be '61 thru '9 as some of the earlies did not have a lense. Didn't Bill just do a license light article for the stock Corvair group? For the exhaust donuts there would be 5 sizes. The 4 already mentioned and the '64-'66 turbo outlet. I think that it is 2 1/2".

[Rotary FP46]

If the 1965 500 had a P/G, it had back-up lights. Certainly lots in interesting parts!

This is only the stuff that doesn't have enough information (literally) tied to it to be inventoried properly. The spreadsheet should be more interesting.

[SpyderMan]

You are doing good work Matthew, Keep it up.

[Gasman63]

That lic plate lens would fit my 63 Vert. I just had mine out and it was cracked (C.A. glued it back) so I did look hard at mine and this one is a match. Same as the temp gauge.

[Rotary FP46]

The speaker grilles look like they could be for the doors on a multi-plex stereo or 8 track car. A tape measure next to the grille might help with that.

I'm not familiar with either option. Did the Corvair come factory with either an 8 track or a multi-plex stereo?
Here are a few photos of the grille with measurements taken:

For the exhaust donuts there would be 5 sizes. The 4 already mentioned and the '64-'66 turbo outlet. I think that it is 2 1/2".

Thanks, Rex. Is that 2-1/2" ID, OD, or as measured between certain points along the taper?

[Frank DuVal]

If the 1965 500 had a P/G, it had back-up lights.

A California thing? Out here we had 500s w/PG w/o back up lamps.

I quote Dave Newell from the October 23 Communique:

The Z01 Comfort & Convenience Equipment Group Type A Included a Left Hand Outside Mirror, Day/Night Inside Mirror and 2-Speed Wipers with Washer for all models. When ordered on 500 models, a Glove Box Lamp and Backup Lights were also included.

Yes, Rex is right, there are some earlies that never used a license lens. But if the car had a license lens, the one you found will fit Just not those gaskets.

Back to exhaust doughnuts.... Hey, Krisy Kreme had 13 cent dozens today. To celebrate Friday the thirteenth. But you had to buy a dozen to get the deal. I didn't need two dozen doughnuts to eat.

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Measurements are inside diameter, taken with the digital caliper, so are approximate. I hope this helps. Note the 140 exhaust stack doughnuts are close to the diameter of the "other engines" crossover to manifold doughnuts, but there is a thickness difference. The exhaust stack doughnuts are thin and the crossover ones are thick. No difference "other engines" to 140 in thickness. However, there are differences in thickness between the "pressed oatmeal", graphite, asbestos and the gray types. They all work.

[Rotary FP46]

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Measurements are inside diameter, taken with the digital caliper, so are approximate. I hope this helps. Note the 140 exhaust stack doughnuts are close to the diameter of the "other engines" crossover to manifold doughnuts, but there is a thickness difference. The exhaust stack doughnuts are thin and the crossover ones are thick. No difference "other engines" to 140 in thickness. However, there are differences in thickness between the "pressed oatmeal", graphite, asbestos and the gray types. They all work.

Thank you, Frank. I'll apply to what's already been inventoried tomorrow.

[Rotary FP46]

27) Seals / Boots / Grommets? - I was thinking accelerator pump seals, but these are extremely pliable. Not leather. Bottom line is that I don't know.

28) Steering Arms - I got to looking at this, and the second thought that came to mind was "They went to the trouble of plating these things and of printing these neat instructions, but couldn't put a part number on any of it?"
Maybe these are quick steering arms. BUT MAYBE THEY'RE NOT! It's late and I am growing incoherent.

29) Steel Carb Spacers? - These look like some of the plastic carb spacers I've encountered. More specifically, the thick ones. Difference being that these are made of steel, and number (3). Why?

30) Mystery Hose - Flexible plastic w/steel spiral reinforcement. 3-1/8" OD. Not sure of its function, but it looks to be in really good condition. What is it?

This is where I'll have to call it a night. Drawer 5 has gone pretty smoothly so far. Not many mysteries in the first three bays. Looks as though the last two might be slightly more interesting. Will try to pick it up again this weekend. Thanks to all. I will leave you with this.

[zarfnober]

The only thing I am partially sure of is the OTTO Parts oil pump pickup, pretty sure they made 2, one for their oil pan without the "parabolic spacer" and one with it. Part # is OP128, might be in Clarks OTTO catalog, will definitely be in an old OTTO catalog.

[Frank DuVal]

#27 about 1/2" in diameter? Then yes, accelerator pumps for H/HV Rochesters. If still pliable, then still good. they last a year or so in Ethanol gasoline, might be why he had a supply of them!

#30 is the "fresh air" hose that comes off the top shroud near #5 cylinder on most engines and is only 4" long on an early and several feet long on the late Corvairs (goes through the firewall to the heater box).

[Rotary FP46]

31) Locking Gas Cap - Meant to post this up several entries up. Fell between the cracks in this process. Which Corvair was this design meant for?

32) Gaskets - These appear to be leftovers from many years ago that he couldn't bring himself to toss out. What are their applications? Are the larger gaskets still useful with their corners half knocked off?

These look like oil filter adapter housing gaskets, but completely flat.

33) Wellnuts? - In one of the small parts envelopes, I found a bunch of these. Rubber, but cast over a threaded insert. The word "wellnut" is cast into one end. What is the application?

34) Mount - Used, but in the parts cabinet. What is the application for this thing? Why save a used one?

35) Washer / Spacer - Made of metal. Inner diameter is beveled. Carburetor cover screw included for size reference.

36) Plastic Acorn Nut - Can't recall having seen one in any of the cars before.

37) Bushings - Two types. I'd say sway bar, but they're not split like many of the others.

38) Spark Plug Boot Retainer Clips? - I thought I recalled seeing something like these pop up a few days ago while looking for diagrams of the 1960 air cleaner top shroud, but if the number on this bag is a Clark's number, it doesn't match these things.

39) Weather Strip - No part number visible. What would the application be?

40) Spring - Throttle return?

41) Tube - It's an anatomy lesson, this thread. There are jokes to be made, but I really don't know the answers.

42) Seat Bumpers - C92 over at Clark's. Discontinued. Their catalog page indicates different designs were used for different years. Wondering whether you recognize which these belong to.

43) Boot - Shifter? No part number visible. Seconds condition at best.

44) Unknown - Looks like a tire valve stem cap, but doesn't have any receiving threads.

45) Oil Filter - Is there anything special about this? It's the only one I've found of this design so far.

46) Dennis A. Gray - Is he a member of this forum? I have some things to ask you about.

[Rotary FP46]

I think I found the upper attachment limit per post.

That's all I had intended to post last night. Fell asleep while trimming photos. Anyway, there is just one drawer left in the first tower, and it's a doozy (as the kids like to say). Will get to it either tonight or during the rain that's coming.

[brutus1]

Yo, dude, sounds like you stumbled upon some interesting stuff in the garage! If you're missing a breather tube for the Desert Air Package, check around for other missing components that might be related. Maybe do a quick inventory to see what's not showing up and make a list of what you need to complete the setup. Good luck with the rest of your garage exploration!

[caraholic4life]

Item #33 appear to be use to mount Voltage Regulators in the engine compartment.
Clark's C859: 65-69 REGULATOR GROMMET-EA(BUILT IN NUT) *3 NEEDED

Item #34 appears to be a rear motor mount for the F.C. vehicles.
Some of those pieces may be unavailable new or repro.
They may have been saved because they could be difficult to source.
http://ssl.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog ... w_page=160

The Round Gasket looks like it could be for an early 3 speed transmission but I am not sure about this.
Clark's C5673: 60-65 3SPD FRONT COVER GASKET
Those gaskets could also could be for the car in the garage and not for a Corvair.


"oil filter adapter housing gaskets, but completely flat. "
Clark's C680: OIL COOLER ADAPTOR TO BLOCK GASKET

Item #36 I seem to recall seeing nuts like those securing the lower rear cove trim to the body but can't find a Clark's #
There is a chance that Used is all that is available anymore.

Item #37 are Stabilizer Bar Bushings ( One full set for 1964-1969 should look like the below item)
Clark's C111K: 64-69 STABILIZER BUSH SET-6 BUSHINGS 2 OUTER, 2 INNER & 2 UPPER LINK

Item #39 are 1965-1969 1/4 Window trim and weatherstrip.
Clark's C2586: 65-69 CP/CT 1/4 WINDOW TRIM-PAIR FT EDGE (Chrome Strip)
Clark's C7913: 65-69 CP/CT QTR WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP-PAIR WITH MOLDED ENDS (Weatherstrip)

Item #40 appears to be as you suspected, a Throttle Return Spring.
Clark's C501: 65-69 140 CARB RETURN SPRING

Item #41 is only available used these days and is a Lower Vent Tube for the PCV system.
Clark's CU529: USED LOWER VENT TUBE TO BLOCK 62-69

Item #42 appears to be a reproduction bumper for the front seats. They install on the bottom part of the seat on the rear outer corners.
Clark's C92: 65-69 SEAT BUMPER-NICE BUT NOT ORIGINAL
The C92 has been replaced by a reproduction part number C92R
Clark's C92R: 65-69 SEAT BUMPER*2 FOR 65-66*1 FOR 67-9 *BUCKT* SCREWS=C4330(ALSO 60-69 2DR FT BENCH-

Item #43 appears to be an accelerator rod boot that is inside the engine compartment. Reproduction boots do not have the metal retainer built into the rubber. IF it is in good shape, it is preferred over the reproduction one.
Unfortunately these old parts often do not stand up to daily use and quickly deteriorate.
Clark's C100R: 61-69 ACCELERATOR BOOT IN ENGINE

Item #44 appears to be a Trip Mileage Reset Cable Knob for the 1965-1966 CORSA Dash.
Clark's C19: TRIP RESET KNOB-BLACK RUBBER

Item #45 is a standard Corvair Oil Filter. They were produced in different colors over the years and usually the only folks that seek these out are those who enter their Corvair in a concours where the filter could be a tie breaker. These folks would also want a perfect appearance for the filter.

[Frank DuVal]

OK, Andria, I see your answers and bid up a few!

#31 Not to be cute, but try it on an early, a late and an FC (I know there is a Rampside there :wink). That is my go to when I find a gas cap and I want to see which model it fits.

#33, what size threads, could be roof rack.....wait..... it says 1024 (#10, 24 threads per inch) right on it, so Andria wins, voltage regulator well nuts.

#34, 1960 or FC rear motor mount. yep.

#35 Cam thrust washer?????? Just a wild guess.

#36 also found on screw ends sticking into trunk to protect you from scratches from the sharp points.

#37 Yep sway bar, not split on Corvairs. Originally there were different IDs on the 62-63, 64, and 65-69 sway bars.

#44 Spyder and Corsa trip reset knob, usually missing.

#45 white filters were all the rage 20 years ago, as concourse people wanted them. Now you can decal/sleeve a Clark's or Wix filter and get the look. So, still a good oil filter.