RecessBilly's Worklog '63 Spyder project
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Re: RecessBilly's Worklog '63 Spyder project
First Class!
With the twin stingers, I thought your modified Spyder needed a supplemental name — something of a Corvair Monza Spyder BLACK SCORPION
With the twin stingers, I thought your modified Spyder needed a supplemental name — something of a Corvair Monza Spyder BLACK SCORPION
Brad Bodie
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1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
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Re: RecessBilly's Worklog '63 Spyder project
^Thanks Brad! It's a subtle amount of flair that adds a ton of character. And can be easily removed. I'm loving this thing like crazy. I know I've been a Corvair enthusiast, but now it's more of an obsession. I finally met another Corvair owner in my town, too! He's got a Greenbrier that he's owned for 2 years and hasn't done anything to it himself. Eager to be a helping hand and I'll post pics of that soon. For now, I'm refurbishing the steering wheel. Used "Marine-Tex" to fill the cracks and gaps, then black epoxy primer. Next I'll sand and paint it 2 tone.
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Re: RecessBilly's Worklog '63 Spyder project
The heads look clean. Bonus!
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Re: RecessBilly's Worklog '63 Spyder project
Got a Flip2 from JBL and really dig the look and sound. Easy to operate while driving too:
After replacing the O-rings and doing the rocker adjustment, it's running really well and not leaking or smoking!! But these 100 degree days are making my temp light come on after 25 min of highway driving or hills. I did some research on how some remove the lower shrouds for summer, so I found another set of shrouds and took the bottoms and doors off, and put aluminum plates over the top vents. I also found a way to make a $20 CHT setup and I'm quite happy with the result. It's in the engine compartment for now, but I plan to have one in the cockpit too. It's actually quite accurate, and reads up to 2300 degrees fahrenheit. I can help if anyone wants one.
CHT thermocouple from the head:
through the shroud:
Testing accuracy:
Made a sticker for the plate:
I've had it exactly one year and am very excited to see my progress. Such a learning experience, and the drive is still strong.
After replacing the O-rings and doing the rocker adjustment, it's running really well and not leaking or smoking!! But these 100 degree days are making my temp light come on after 25 min of highway driving or hills. I did some research on how some remove the lower shrouds for summer, so I found another set of shrouds and took the bottoms and doors off, and put aluminum plates over the top vents. I also found a way to make a $20 CHT setup and I'm quite happy with the result. It's in the engine compartment for now, but I plan to have one in the cockpit too. It's actually quite accurate, and reads up to 2300 degrees fahrenheit. I can help if anyone wants one.
CHT thermocouple from the head:
through the shroud:
Testing accuracy:
Made a sticker for the plate:
I've had it exactly one year and am very excited to see my progress. Such a learning experience, and the drive is still strong.
1963 Monza Spyder 900 powered by a 1964 110HP and 4-speed MTX
Re: RecessBilly's Worklog '63 Spyder project
Is the sender for the overheat light new or very old? Old sensors can drift and come on too early.
Was your engine pinging or operating out of the norm when the temp light came on?
Was your engine pinging or operating out of the norm when the temp light came on?
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Re: RecessBilly's Worklog '63 Spyder project
Vary good work! It just gets funner and funner!
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Re: RecessBilly's Worklog '63 Spyder project
The sender was used, and I didn't do a test to see when it comes on. There wasn't pinging, but it was stumbling a bit while holding heavy throttle uphill, as if it was very hot. When I stopped and opened the decklid, it felt hotter than normal. Now, without the lower shrouds she seems good to go.cad-kid wrote:Is the sender for the overheat light new or very old? Old sensors can drift and come on too early.
Was your engine pinging or operating out of the norm when the temp light came on?
I installed a Pertronix ignitor electronic ignition and flame thrower coil yesterday too. Next I'll find a timing light and see how well I did timing it by ear. It runs so much stronger already.
Re: RecessBilly's Worklog '63 Spyder project
Making progress
Jeremy (cad-kid)
Kronenwetter, WI (Central Wisconsin)
SOLD 9-2016 65 Monza 4spd/140
My 65 Monza thread
My YouTube page
Kronenwetter, WI (Central Wisconsin)
SOLD 9-2016 65 Monza 4spd/140
My 65 Monza thread
My YouTube page
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Re: RecessBilly's Worklog '63 Spyder project
Vairy Nice!
'64 Spyder Convertible
'63 Rampside (to be Rotisseried)
Toney, Alabama (just outside Huntsville)
'63 Rampside (to be Rotisseried)
Toney, Alabama (just outside Huntsville)
Re: RecessBilly's Worklog '63 Spyder project
excellent! Looking great!
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