Corvair Forum

Posted: **Sun Oct 14, 2012 2:38 pm**

If you save the images on a service like photobucket first and then copy the URL for it you can just use the IMG button at the top of the page when you're posting . That's how I've been doing it and its' a snap. Now the ones I posted in my first post were on ebay so I just right clicked them and then "properties'" and copied and pasted that in the same manner.

Posted: **Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:14 pm**

Quick question... I just bought the lower windshield panel from Corvair.com, is that steel piece made to go over the stock piece? Also, is the best place to get interior pieces if I'm using the stock seat frames Corvair.com? I need new seat padding and covers but was unsure of the best place

Posted: **Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:31 am**

Dont ever put a new panel over an old rusted panel unless you want it to end up like mine (pensyvania bondo bucket) It will only make things worse in the long term, Always cut out all traces of rust , otherwise any work you do will be wasted

Posted: **Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:11 pm**

Makes sense. The panel that I got just looks a little wider than the stock one.

Posted: **Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:20 am**

I never checked mine, but it should be ok, I fitted mine using the grille vent as a reference point, hopefully the screen will fit ok

Posted: **Fri Oct 26, 2012 12:49 am**

Hey mart, how did you clean up those welds for the lower windshield panel? I just have a cheap flux welder and I'm a little concerned my skills aren't up to par.

Posted: **Fri Oct 26, 2012 1:13 am**

bbodie52 wrote:Possibly. I usually use photo editing software to reduce the resolution and file size to a level appropriate for email attachment or for posting on a Web site. High resolution digital photographs or scanned images at a high resolution can typically be 10-20 Mb or more -- way too big and they take too long to upload. For example, the original photo attached here was scanned at a high resolution, and the resulting photo image size was an 18.3 Mb jpg file. I used some photo editing software (in this case Corel PaintShop Pro X4 to create an image for an email attachment, with the resulting downsized image coming out at only 213 Kb! Check your photo image file sizes. If they are greater than 1 Mb or so, the file size may be the problem.

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Posted: **Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:05 am**

First day back. Lots of parts ready to be installed

Posted: **Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:28 am**

91turbo2 wrote:Hey mart, how did you clean up those welds for the lower windshield panel? I just have a cheap flux welder and I'm a little concerned my skills aren't up to par.

I have a cheap gassless mig welder (flux core wire) and the welds look awful and sometimes weld penetration isnt too good, so I grind the welds down and go over them again if any gaps appear, its all down to patience and a light touch with the grinder, When welding try using an old hair dryer taped on or resting near the job , to blow away the flux smoke, you can see what youre doing a little better .I also tend to use the flap type sanding discs on my grinder for a better finish, 36 40 or 60 grit are ok . I try to seam weld everything, (more like a lot of adjoining spot welds really) it increases the odds for getting a decent join, it wont all be perfect , but given the same odds , using tacks or spots with the same welder might give a weak joint

Posted: **Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:28 pm**

Thanks mart! I got the new windshield panel in and the floor pan. The flux core is pretty messy (lots of splatter) but worked fine with some decent wire. On a side note, anybody here use those chrome half moon headlight covers you see on ebay? I'm just wondering how corny they might look?

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Posted: **Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:03 pm**

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Posted: **Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:10 pm**

Plans I have next are for the 68 camaro front spoiler and camaro rims. The problem is that I have a Monza so the camaro rims will not fit... any tips on doing the 5 lug conversion to fit the camaro rims?

Posted: **Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:40 pm**

91turbo2 wrote:Re: Just bought a 65 110 Monza...

...Plans I have next are for the 68 camaro front spoiler and camaro rims. The problem is that I have a Monza so the camaro rims will not fit... any tips on doing the 5 lug conversion to fit the camaro rims?

All 1965 and later Corvairs utilize the standard 5-lug bolt pattern found on Camaros, Chevelles, El Caminos, etc. I am cuurently using standatd 14" Chevrolet SS Rally wheels on my 1966 Corvair. There are many GM factory wheels and custom aftermarket wheels that will fit your 1965 Monza. Usually a 4" to 4 1/2" wheel backspace is desirable. See the following article...

This Web site seems to have the most comprehensive and well-researched data for fitting various tires and wheels to EM (Early Model, 1960-64) and LM (Late Model, 1965-69) Corvairs:
Sizing Corvair Wheels and Tires: http://autoxer.skiblack.com/tires.html

Also see the following Corvair Forum thread...
Performance/Modification Forum ‹ Wheels and Tires ‹ LM's with aftermarket wheels
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=402

I also have a long family history that includes numerous Late Model Corvairs. Five of the ten Corvairs I have owned are 1965-1966 Corsas -- three of which are pictured below. All are wearing 14"x7" rims using the standard Chevrolet five-lug bolt pattern, which was utilized on all 1965 and later Corvairs. Only 1960-1064 Corvairs had a four-lug bolt pattern on their 13" wheels.

1965 Corvair Corsa Convertible 140hp 4x1 - Spring 1980 - Base Housing - Hanscom AFB, MA, just before we shipped it to Germany. (This is the same Corsa shown above in 1965, when it was Mist Blue and I was 12.)

My 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa coupe with 140 hp engine. Photo taken in front of my parent's home in Thousand Oaks, California in 1981, just before we began a long journey to Lake Tahoe, and then Bayonne, NJ to ship the car to West Germany.

Posted: **Sat Feb 23, 2013 7:20 pm**

Wow, I'm glad I posted this in the "noob" section. I honestly thought my 65 had a different lug pattern. What year ranges of the Camaro would fit? I was thinking of using the 1982-92 ones as long as the spacing looks right and if I can find some fore a good price.

Posted: **Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:04 pm**

Agaiin, I would refer you to the Wheel and Tire Sizing Web article I mentioned earlier. It is not a long article, and it contains a great deal of valuable information. Here is an extract that covers your main question:

Sizing Corvair Wheels and Tires: http://autoxer.skiblack.com/tires.html

Sizing Corvair Wheels and Tires wrote:Late: Many people have used a variety of 14", 15" and 16" wheels on late model Corvairs, one of the most popular donors is the Camaro. Although these wheels do bolt up, you must be careful with the backspacing, especially on those 7" wide or wider. I suggest using the 6" wide versions, since they mount a 205 very nicely and are easier to find in a backspacing of 4", which fits the late Corvair well. You will need at least 4" of backspace on a 7" wide rim, and 4 1/2" is much better for steering feel and clearance.

A popular choice is the 15x7 from the '82-'92 Camaro & Firebirds. These wheels have 4 1/4" backspace, which puts them about 3/4" outboard of ideal. The first effect is the car will be somewhat more twitchy, especially when hitting a bump. Second, you are limited to a tire no larger than 205/60-15, or they will likely interfere with the fender lips (Seth Emerson wrote a nice tech tip on rolling fender lips which appears in the CORSA Tech Guide). Finally the donor cars used a metric lug nut which cannot be used on a Corvair. The optional 16x8 inch Camaro IROC wheel can also be made to fit, Bruce Schug wrote this note about fitting the wheels and correct lugnuts...

The rest of the article defines terms and talks about tire sizing, clearances, etc. The article should answer most of your questions.

Posted: **Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:57 pm**

Great article. I think it covered all of my questions minus the lug nuts. Thanks!