1965 Monza Convertible...

[CuseFan559]

I recently purchased this '65 Monza convertible. It is unrestored and has 9,800 original miles. I bought it from the daughter of the original owner. Her father bought it for her mother. She drove it for 5 years and put it away. It sat idle until the daughter received the car in 2013. She had it serviced annually and drove it very little. Below are a few photos. Thanks for looking.

[bbodie52]

Welcome to the Corvair Forum, and congratulations on your very rare, lightly used, all original "barn find".

Are Barn Finds real?

Frequently, the barn finds are cars owned by elderly that bought them years ago and now lack the resources to keep them running. In other instances, these are the cars which belonged to someone who passed away and their family has no use for them.

The Positraction differential option is a fairly rare option.





1965-67 U.S. Corvair Regular Production Option (RPO) Statistics
http://www.corvairkid.com/65-67rpostat.htm


[3M35BA]
RPO: M35, OPTION DESCRIPTION: PowerGlide Automatic Transmission
$156.60
1965 COUNT: 125046, 1965 PERCENTAGE: 53.09%

[3Z01CA]
RPO: Z01, OPTION DESCRIPTION: Comfort and Convenience Group Type "A" (outside rear view mirror, 2-speed wipers, washers, day/night inside mirror, backup lights [500s only], glove compartment light [500s only])
$28.00
1965 COUNT: 156305, 1965 PERCENTAGE: 66.36%

[3G81CA]
RPO: G81, OPTION DESCRIPTION: Positraction Rear Axle (all ratios)
$37.70
1965 COUNT: 14463, 1965 PERCENTAGE: 6.14%
[327R]
RPO: G93, OPTION DESCRIPTION: 3.27:1 Rear Axle
1965 COUNT: 493, 1965 PERCENTAGE: 0.21%
(Included rear axle ratio specified with Powerglide automatic transmission option)

[3P19AA]
RPO: P19, DESCRIPTION: Spare Tire Lock
$5.40
1965 COUNT: 83729, 1965 PERCENTAGE: 35.55%

[3P53AA]
RPO: P53, DESCRIPTION: 6.50x13 White Wall Rayon Tires
$28.75
1965 COUNT: 173578, 1965 PERCENTAGE: 73.70%

[3A49BJ]
RPO: A49 OPTION DESCRIPTION: Custom Deluxe Front Seat Belts with Retractors
$7.55
1965 COUNT: 77951, 1965 PERCENTAGE: 33.10%

[3A02AA]
RPO: A02, OPTION DESCRIPYION: Tinted Glass—Windshield Only
$12.95
1965 COUNT: 94759, 1965 PERCENTAGE: 40.23%

1965 Chevrolet Corvair GM Heritage Center Specs.pdf

1965 Chevrolet Corvair GM Heritage Center Specs

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[bbodie52]

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[CuseFan559]

Hello, thank you for the option descriptions and the photo collage. That is really good information to know. Glad to be able to contribute to the forum.

[doug6423]

Very nice car!

The can of paint tells me it's either been painted or repaired before. There's no other reason for having a can of Lucite. Just an FYI.

[CuseFan559]

Very nice car!

The can of paint tells me it's either been painted or repaired before. There's no other reason for having a can of Lucite. Just an FYI.

I was told the original owner got it for future touch ups down the road if ever needed. I do not see any evidence of repair or body work anywhere on the car. You probably know better than I do. If there ever was any paint work done on the car it was not with the can I have. It is still full and has never been opened.

[gbullman]

Wow, what a time capsule! Hope you really enjoy it!

Don’t be surprised if bearings (alternator, fan, idler pulley, wheel bearings) start making noise as you drive it more. My experience is bearings don’t do well sitting a lot and then being used more frequently.

[CuseFan559]

Wow, what a time capsule! Hope you really enjoy it!

Don’t be surprised if bearings (alternator, fan, idler pulley, wheel bearings) start making noise as you drive it more. My experience is bearings don’t do well sitting a lot and then being used more frequently.

Thanks, I've been looking for a qualified mechanic in central California to service it before I put it on the road.

[bbodie52]

Where in Central California?

Mel's Vairmart has been in the San Jose area working on Corvairs for a long time. He may be able to help you. If that location does not suit you, you might check with the San Francisco chapter of CORSA, or with Seth Emerson in San Jose for recommendations.





Mels Vairmart
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mels.vairmart
1443 Laurelwood Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: (408) 267-8164


https://www.corvair.org/index.php/compo ... =9&reset=1


Silicon Valley CORSA San Jose

Description: A chapter of the national organization open to everyone interested in the Corvair automobile. Meetings involve technical discussions, repair help, parts sales and concours and activity planning. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month (except October) at Wilcox High School, 3250 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, from 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm.

Silicon Valley CORSA, Seth Emerson, President, 3462 Kirkwood Dr., San Jose, CA 95117, https://www.perfvair.com/
P.O. Box 2792
Santa Clara, CA 95055-2792
Phone: (408) 247-2237
eMail: sethracer@aol.com or silicon_valley@corvair.org


San Francisco Bay Area CORSA Walnut Creek https://www.sfbacorsa.org/

[CuseFan559]

I'm sorry, I wasn't more specific. I live in the central valley, Fresno area. The place you listed is more coastal. I live inland. CORSA Visalia would be the nearest chapter to me.

[bbodie52]

I suspected you might be further south and more inland, but it was just a guess. As you mentioned, contacting a local CORSA club chapter may be the best way to locate a qualified Corvair mechanic.

Dave Motohead is in Rosamond, CA, but that is still about 180 miles from Fresno.

memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=808

[CuseFan559]

I suspected you might be further south and more inland, but it was just a guess. As you mentioned, contacting a local CORSA club chapter may be the best way to locate a qualified Corvair mechanic.

Dave Motohead is in Rosamond, CA, but that is still about 180 miles from Fresno.

memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=808

Thanks, I'm going to contact the Visalia chapter and inquire. I joined CORSA after I bought the car.

[sparrow]

All i can say is WOW! You really have something there if it is that original and untouched. You should take a ton of pics of every part of that car for documentation. Lets see the engine bay and trunk.

[CuseFan559]

All i can say is WOW! You really have something there if it is that original and untouched. You should take a ton of pics of every part of that car for documentation. Lets see the engine bay and trunk.

This is the only original documentation that I have. I do not have the car on the road yet and it is in storage. I will take photos of the engine bay and trunk the next time I take it out.