66 VAIR-8 Project
66 VAIR-8 Project
This is a project that has been going on for some time. The original post was put in the performance topic page and I thought it should be here. This has been going on for several years now due to some set backs and working around a busy work schedule. We now have two vair 8's, this one is a 66 and my fathers is a 68. Our goal is to get this one on four wheels and then work on my fathers because it is further along. Will post his car later.
Last edited by Vair-8 on Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Charles Troutman Sr.
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Re: 65 VAIR-8 Project
Here is what body looks like. Windshield has worst of rust. Some little rust in qtr. panels.
Charles Troutman Sr.
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Re: 65 VAIR-8 Project
This is how engine looked, will not be using this set up. Have different engine and conversion.
Charles Troutman Sr.
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Keep doing a little work each week. Eventually you'll get it on the street,
So many projects...so little time.
So many projects...so little time.
Dave W. from Gilbert, AZ
66 Corsa 140/4 Yenko Stinger Tribute
66 Corsa 140 Coupe w/factory A/C
65 Monza 4DR 140/PG w/factory A/C
65 Monza 4DR EJ20T/5
64 Greenbrier 110/PG, Standard 6-Door
66 Corsa 140/4 Yenko Stinger Tribute
66 Corsa 140 Coupe w/factory A/C
65 Monza 4DR 140/PG w/factory A/C
65 Monza 4DR EJ20T/5
64 Greenbrier 110/PG, Standard 6-Door
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Front disc brakes done, check
Charles Troutman Sr.
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Engine installed, check
Charles Troutman Sr.
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Tranny installed, check
Rear support bracket installed, check
Rear support bracket installed, check
Charles Troutman Sr.
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Love this view
Charles Troutman Sr.
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Nice progress, thanks for the updates.
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
- flat6_musik
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Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
I'm drooling.....
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Installed alternator and belt.
Charles Troutman Sr.
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
It looks great !!!!
I was wondering as to the leg room. It looks like the water pump / accessory section is actually in front of the door jam. How much room will you have for seats and your legs ?
I was wondering as to the leg room. It looks like the water pump / accessory section is actually in front of the door jam. How much room will you have for seats and your legs ?
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
I'll take a picture of side view from door frame. This kind of set up doesn't leave much leg room. I will be installing a swivel on the bottom of my seat so I can sit first than turn in. I got this idea from another vair-8 conversion. I will also install a grant steering wheel without the spacer to reduce length. Clarks use to sell panel so you could extend the floor which moved back the pedals to give more leg room.
The engine actually is further up than normal because we went from a manual to a auto tranny set up.
The engine actually is further up than normal because we went from a manual to a auto tranny set up.
Charles Troutman Sr.
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
- Phil Dally
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Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
HOT ROD!!!
CA Central Coast
Vairy V8 Rides Again.
LA Angels fan since 1978
World Series Champs 2002
Only Own 10 Corvairs Today
Been Associated With Fifty!!
Vairy V8 Rides Again.
LA Angels fan since 1978
World Series Champs 2002
Only Own 10 Corvairs Today
Been Associated With Fifty!!
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Little set back this weekend. We thought with new power glide conversion it move the engine where we wouldn't have to modify the cross member. Will after installation it is still a little to close. There is a little gap but not enough for any kind of movement. We pulled out the cross member and will have it cut and welded. This will hold up the installation of rear arms and struts.
Charles Troutman Sr.
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Re: 66 VAIR-8 Project
Didn't like position of alternator. With leg room being at a minimum the alternator came to close with angle of seat. We ordered a new bracket and relocated the alternator which gave more room.
Charles Troutman Sr.
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member
Charles Troutman Jr.
Glendale, AZ
66 Vair-8
68 Vair-8
65 Convertible
Corvair Society Of America Member "Corsa"
V-8 Registry Member