65 Vair 8 build

Vair-8 · Post by **Vair-8** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:24 pm

Well, my dad and I did it again. We just bought another Corvair. This is a Kelmark V8 conversion. We were told it was running a one time until the engine was blown. They started to rebuild a new engine but never finished. It sat in someones backyard for several years. We thought about keeping this as an Kelmark but after reading several post we have decided to convert it to a Crown conversion. We have everything to complete this project, but time will be the hold up. We are determined to get on the road.

flat6_musik · Post by **flat6_musik** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:31 pm

Maaannnn, that's quite cool. I almost hate to see V8 'vairs because I feel like I've GOTTA get one!! The reason you guys are canning that Kelmark setup is because of the ring gear oiling problem??

Vair-8 · Post by **Vair-8** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:31 pm

Came with many many extra parts and some not even for this car.

Vair-8 · Post by **Vair-8** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:34 pm

flat6_musik wrote:Maaannnn, that's quite cool. I almost hate to see V8 'vairs because I feel like I've GOTTA get one!! The reason you guys are canning that Kelmark setup is because of the ring gear oiling problem??

Yep, exactly. Some people have modify the trans and added a pump to help with oil circulation but still having issues.

flat6_musik · Post by **flat6_musik** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:51 pm

Could you run a reverse-rotation V8 and flip the ring gear to cure that problem? I believe the Kelmark setup gives more space behind the front seat IIRC.

Vair-8 · Post by **Vair-8** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:06 pm

Ya that's what I liked about the Kelmark it would give more leg room. We'll hold on to the conversion and maybe do one later. We have all the parts for the Crown so be no problem getting car on the road. Most of time will be spent in stalling the cooling system.

Vair-8 · Post by **Vair-8** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:23 pm

3-frames
2-tranny
2-engines
2-cars

God.favored · Post by **God.favored** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:19 pm

Very cool! I really wanna do that sometime

Post by **azdave** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:57 am

I think you will need this V8 Vair too!

Yet another Mid-engine Corvair FS in Phoenix.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/2843576939.html

:D

Phil Dally · Post by **Phil Dally** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:44 am

Time for that big block...because more is better!!!!

Post by **azdave** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:47 am

Just noticed those powerglide setups in the pics. Very cool.

flat6_musik · Post by **flat6_musik** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:50 am

azdave wrote:I think you will need this V8 Vair too!

Yet another Mid-engine Corvair FS in Phoenix.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/2843576939.html

:D

No....I need that V8 vair!!! Come to papa!!!!!!! LOL

Phil Dally · Post by **Phil Dally** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:56 am

If you have questions about the PG set up it was originally designed by Arch Evans.

The first one was in this car and his cell number is: (310) 422-2037

Post by **Gregory_Miller** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:15 pm

THAT is dead sexy, and I'm not a big conversion fan.

Vair-8 · Post by **Vair-8** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:09 pm

Body in good shape, minor rust on front window frame. Just received replacement part from Clarks.

Vair-8 · Post by **Vair-8** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:12 pm

good solid floors and trunk

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