Finnish 1960 Corvair 700

[Frankken]

Hi everybody.

It's been a while since I last have been checking this site. I've been busy with studies and stuff.
I thought I would make an update and post some pictures of my old Corvair.

Last summer I managed to get the car registered and drove it for a whole week (!) before it broke..
I was kinda fed up at that time and school started again so I didn't do much to it during the fall.
During the winter we (me and my dad) removed the engine and started to look into the problems.
After many issues with the starter and a change of the flywheel the engine worked.

I had been driving for a few weeks before the starter finally gave up. The aluminium nose was completely shattered.
Now we're waiting for a new starter. Anyone has any experience with the COMPETITION STARTER (150)U-5718 on Corvair Underground?

Here are some pictures:

A nice day in May!

Best regards
Johan Frants
Vasa
Finland

[bbodie52]

The 60 starter motor is unique also, the solinoid is mountened below the the starter in order to clear the floor of the larger storage area behind the 60's rear seat.



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However, according to the Clark's Corvair Parts catalog, the heavy duty starter shown at the bottom of the page fits all Corvair model years, 1960-1969, so it should fit your 1960 "Caveman" Corvair. You might want to confirm this with a message to Clark's Corvair Parts.

http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog ... IN&page=86


Part number C4322A: 60 STARTER WITH SOLENOID

NOTICE: Price includes core value: $90.00. You will be issued a refund of $90.00 when you return the used part.

Weight: 18 lbs 0 oz
Catalog Pages(s): 86,RM 13
Price: $ 211.15


Part number C11114: HEAVY DUTY CORVAIR STARTER

Weight: 11 lbs 0 oz
Catalog Pages(s): 86
Price: $ 252.15

According to Clark's Corvair Parts, if the Starter Drive End Housing breaks, it is usually due to:

1. A bad ring gear on the pressure platr or torque converter.
2. A bad starter drive.

Information from Corvair Underground...
http://www.corvairunderground.com/

[Scott H]

Johan,
That's a nice looking '60. I have not used the starters from Corvair Underground yet, someone here probably has experience with them. I'm sure they are good.

Do you have the only Corvair in Finland? This is the first I have heard of one in your country.

[cad-kid]

Great photos and a great looking ride

[jennirw]

BECAUSE THER STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE REAR SEAT IS LOWER THE STARTER SOLENOID HAS TO BE HANGING DOWN. THIS IS DIFFERENT THEN ALL THE OTHER CORVAIRS.

[Frankken]

Hi everybody and thanks for your replies!

We have already checked it up and the Heavy duty starter fits. The old starter we used was rebuilt from two different starters, the original 60-version and a newer one. The aluminium housing was also welded. I think that explains mostly why it broke.

In Finland a Corvair is truly a rare sight. I haven't seen one other than my own yet but I've heard that there are about 10-20 still rolling in this country.
Just gotta keep working on it!

Best regards
Johan Frants
Vasa
Finland

[Sakubyrd]

Hey Frankken, my son was in Finland all last year. He was in Laihia. He spent a lot of time in Vasa but never mentioned seeing a Corvair. That's cool.