New guy in Michigan

[jonj]

Hello everyone, i am new to the Corvair scene, old die hard VW guy. But i was looking for a project and started looking at Corvairs and aways thought the late models were cool. So i bought 1, a 66 convertable, but sold it a few days later. As i was looking for parts found a craigslist ad for Corvairs, but no good details. I got ahold of the guy and went to take a look. He ended up having 3 cars and a bunch of parts, a 66 monza 110 coupe 4 speed that smoked a bit, a 67 convertable automatic that was disassembled for restoration, and a 65 110 monza parts car , automatic, that was running when it hit another vehicle, about 10 years ago. The deal was take all or nothing, so, i am now in hook, line and sinker.
I have been searching corvairforum for the last few weeks for info., and find it great for all the information i am needing.
So i am hoping to get and lots of good info. In the future. And maybe be some help if i can.
Jon

[Danny Joe]

Welcome, Jon!

Looks like you're off to a good start, 3 cars plus parts at once!

When you need help, the guys on here are always ready and knowledgeable.

[cad-kid]

Welcome Jon!

[bbodie52]

Welcome, Jon, to the Corvair Forum! What part of Michigan are you located in? Both of my parents were originally from Michigan — My father was from Detroit and my mother was from a small northwest Michigan town on Lake Michigan, called Frankfort.

You might find this Corvair Forum link helpful as you begin to explore Corvair ownership. It provides links for free downloads of numerous Corvair-related technical manuals and references, including shop manuals and supplements — all in Adobe Reader (.pdf) format. Listings for good Corvair parts suppliers and for CORSA (Corvair Society of America) club chapters are also included...

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I would like to encourage you to expand on your initial post and tell us more about yourself, your Corvairs, and your goals for your Corvairs. If you can describe your personal assessment of your mechanical skills and abilities, that would help a lot. Members of the Corvair Forum love to be helpful in assisting other Corvair owners with technical support and advice, but it helps a lot if we have some understanding of your technical background and mechanical abilities, Corvair-related knowledge, etc. Helping us to know more about you and your Corvair will help us to write comments to you that are tailored to your needs and experience. Pictures are great too, because pictures of your Corvairs will help us to visualize where you are with your Corvairs and their condition at the present time. Knowing your location is also useful, because knowing where you live can sometimes suggest possibilities to resolve some issues or problems.

[jonj]

Thanks everyone, Brad, i am a bit south of Frankfort, and west of Detroit about 150 miles from each in the Grand Rapids area.
As far as mechanical experience, I have quite a bit, I have built a kit car from the ground up, with VW engine, several buggies, also with VW engines. Never kept track, but i probably have built and rebuilt hundreds of VW engines from stock to my last race engine was 2.4L turbo with NOS at about 500hp.
Lots of other mechanical work on many cars and brands over the years.
But, the layout of the corvair is unique, so any tips are useful.
Thanks

[jonj]

66 when i picked it up.

[jonj]

66 now, i have the drive train removed to install a rebuilt long block, and some seals and gaskets,

[jonj]

Parts car, 65 with auto, was running when crashed. Had parts for another engine in the trunk. Drivetrain should work, Not much else savable.

[jonj]

If anyone needs any parts you see, let me know.

[bbodie52]

There are two CORSA (Corvair Society of America) club chapters in Michigan. One is in the Detroit area, and the other is apparently almost in your back yard. These CORSA chapters are usually family friendly, and often offer picnics, scenic drives, technical training and assistance, car shows, competition events, etc. You might find that contacting them and possibly joining the club will add significantly to your enjoyment of your Corvair hobby.


CORSA Chapter Locator - West Michigan Corvair Club

Chapter ID: 495
Organization Name: West Michigan Corvair Club
Street Address (Primary): 7769 Burlingame Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315-9060
President: Paul Adams
Vice President: Dave Dykwell, 4449 108th St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315-9715, Phone: (616) 583-9249
Secretary: David Ziebarth, 7769 Burlingame Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315-9060
Treasurer: Doug Lectka,3415 Mistywood St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316-9115, Phone: (616) 554-0841
Newsletter Editor: John Cole
Newsletter Name: The Lifter Noise
Website: http://www.corvair.org/chapters/chapter495/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/West-Mic ... 2438826286
Email (Primary): wmcc@corvair.org

The West Michigan Corvair Club is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan but we cover the western side of Michigan. Non-members are more than welcome to attend our club functions. Just check the events calendar to see when and where the next meeting is. During the winter months, our meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month.

For more information or to request a copy of our newsletter, contact us at wmcc@corvair.org or West Michigan Corvair Club, 7769 Burlingame Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315.