Wife's '63 done....

[tommy44432]

Finally after 10 months I finished the wife's '63 Convertible. What started out as a simple repaint morphed into a major rebuild. Turned out pretty well even if I say so myself.

A lot of hidden structural repair was necessary and some sheet metal replacement was required...both store bought and hand formed. Engine was rebuilt. Turns out it was a 164 ci/110 hp from a '64 FC van. Interior got a new carpet and door panels. A complete Ron Francis Bare Bonz electrical wiring harness was installed. (Any body contemplating rewiring, if originality isn't a requirement I strongly recommend RF stuff.) New seat covers are on the to do list....eventually. Car was painted Ford Zinc Yellow because that's the color she chose. After a while it's grown on me...but what Queenie wants she gets.

Been driving it as a roadster while watching the skies because it needed a new top. Finally it was installed. 1500 miles since late June and no problems thus far. Hope it stays that way. Next year it's our Blue Ridge Parkway vacation vehicle!

[cad-kid]

Nice outcome! Looks good!

[66vairguy]

Nice car. Good job on the body. Sharp color combo. I noticed the black interior.

Decades ago I lived in the Cleveland area and black interiors were popular in the 60's. I'm out in S. Calif. now and you rarely see a Corvair convertible with a black interior, but when I do I figure the car made it's way here from back East. You wouldn't think that S. Calif is that far south, but in the summer a black interior in a convertible makes it impossible to put the top down during a sunny day. Just gets too hot.

I'm just glad there was the black/white interior available. I'm doing my 66 convertible interior in black trim with the white seats and door panels. I've left it sit out in the sun this summer and the seats just get warm, not hot.

[bbodie52]

There is something about bright colors on EM Corvairs that I love. It just makes them "pop" and stand out in an excellent way. I guess that is why my favorite interior color on EM Corvairs has always been red.

Beautiful car. Perhaps you should give it a nickname: Butter!

I hope I can own one like that someday!


The next time they have a parade in your town, add your Corvair and load it with cheerleaders... the crowd will never forget it!!!

SEE! The EM Corvair convertible makes all the difference!!!

[County98]

Nice job! Turned out pretty slick!

[tommy44432]

There is something about bright colors on EM Corvairs that I love. It just makes them "pop" and stand out in an excellent way. I guess that Is why my favorite interior color on EM Corvairs has always been red.

Beautiful car. Perhaps you should give it a nickname: Butter!

1963 Monza Convertible (Yellow) (3).jpg

I hope I can own one like that someday!


The next time they have a parade in your town, add your Corvair and load it with cheerleaders... the crowd will never forget it!!!

My Favorite of All Time Corvair Spyder Convertible Photo.jpg

SEE! The EM Corvair convertible makes all the difference!!!

Thanks Brad. I saved your collage...mighty thoughtful of you to take the time to do that. Interesting that you mentioned a nickname. My wife received a Minion stuffed toy, Stuart, at a party she went to and stuck it in the back seat. And since Mickey D's is/was doing a promotion for the Minion movie she stopped at McDonald's and sweet talked the guy behind the counter to find her a Kevin toy to hang from the rear view mirror. We are looking for a Bob Minion now. The local paper covered a charity car show and the wife's car was featured in pictures for the article. The lady reporter called it the Minion-mobile. Not sure if I like that so much....lol.

P.S. I saved the picture of the Corvair with the babes in it, too. For future reference of course.

[Duane in Bakersfield]

Looks great! Most of us here know what it's like to do that quality of restoration on a limited budget. Very nicely done.

[66TurboVaca]

Excellent!! I love it!!

[rv6aaviator]

Looks gorgeous!