Hi this is Dave
I recently picked up a 65 Crown Converision. I helped a fellow GI in 1975 do the conversion on his Corvair and always wanted to do it again. I found it hard to get the parts nessary so I went looking for one completed, found this one about 6 months ago and this is about the most fun I've had with a car. I also own a 68 Firebird that I installed a 400 small block chevy and a 72 Corvette 350 4 speed. My first life was an A&P mechanic, now I love working on the old ones, something about that Corvair every time I take it out big smile ear to ear. Would love to hear from other crowns out there. Thanks! Dave
New to Corvairs
Re: New to Corvairs
Hi, and welcome to the Forum!
I don't have a Crown, just a 64 Spyder, but I get the same feeling when I take mine out! it's always an attention getter, and draws many looks and smiles and thumbs up!
I don't have a Crown, just a 64 Spyder, but I get the same feeling when I take mine out! it's always an attention getter, and draws many looks and smiles and thumbs up!
1964 Monza Spyder Turbo Convertible.
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Re: New to Corvairs
Hey Dave welcome to the forum!
Great bunch of guys here and loads of info going around so you are definitely in the right place! I was a Blackhawk crewchief in the Army and I still own a 67 Firebird 400 so small world lol.
Great bunch of guys here and loads of info going around so you are definitely in the right place! I was a Blackhawk crewchief in the Army and I still own a 67 Firebird 400 so small world lol.
Shane
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Re: New to Corvairs
Thanks to you both for your service!!!
2099btp: Where are you and lets see pictures?
2099btp: Where are you and lets see pictures?
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Vairy V8 Rides Again
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Gem is Still my Favorite
LA Angels fan since 1978
World Series Champs 2002
Only Own 10 Corvairs Now
Been Associated With Fifty+
Former Owner of SuperVair
Re: New to Corvairs
Welcome!
I owned a 65 convertible with a Crown conversion many years ago. Then I got a 69 coupe with a Kelmark conversion. Now I own two Toronado conversions. I'm slowly planning a more modern engine swap in the next year or so into either a spare LM sedan or a LM coupe that I have parked out back.
Let's see some pics of yours!
I owned a 65 convertible with a Crown conversion many years ago. Then I got a 69 coupe with a Kelmark conversion. Now I own two Toronado conversions. I'm slowly planning a more modern engine swap in the next year or so into either a spare LM sedan or a LM coupe that I have parked out back.
Let's see some pics of yours!
Dave W. from Gilbert, AZ
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66 Corsa 140/4 Yenko Stinger Tribute
66 Corsa 140 Coupe w/factory A/C
65 Monza 4DR 140/PG w/factory A/C
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64 Greenbrier 110/PG, Standard 6-Door