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Old 02-14-2006, 11:48 AM   #16
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Re: If you own a Corvair, SPEAK UP!

Dave and I (Dave is my son who doesn't have the decency to at least put his old wheels on my car after he takes off MY new tires. He left my car up on jacks after I came home with new rims!). We'll be there in our 65 Corsa Convert.

But he'll suffer. I've been putting a gallon of gas in his car every couple of days for about 2 weeks now. He's been bragging about his 'golden touch' with Corvairs, and strutting around about his 24 MPG. Next month I will be siphoning out a gallon every day or so. Let's see what he does then...
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Old 03-05-2006, 02:54 PM   #17
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drove a 64 2dr with the slip slide 2 spd auto with the little chrome stick on the dash, ran good, but in san diego in summer traffic, the warmer it got, the more the tranny sliped, so i traded up to a 66 corsa conv. stick shift. except for the sloppy shift rods, which i fixed with a jc whitney(?) kit i really liked it, just wish they came with a/c!! i also owned a corvair van!! do not recomend speeds above 35, as if your going 60(max speed on flat surface with tail wind) and get passed by ANYTHING, hold on, cause the fun is just begining!!
they would have made better sail boats.
love all my 'vairs, though, and miss the 66 corsa conv. the most.
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Old 03-10-2006, 07:16 AM   #18
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Our friend Jason owns the corvair in this music video.

Check out the link it's stunning.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...0768&q=corvair

It's one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen.

I work with the girl in the video (help her with her IT and website), Mel, she said the Corvair was one of the most exhilirating cars she's ever been fortunate enough to drive.

This car is kept outside of Cape Town, South Africa (her owner is more famous there than she is ). Jason's the guy riding behind her on his Harley Davidson.

I'm biased, but I wish I could own THAT car!

Cheers.

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Old 03-29-2006, 04:06 PM   #19
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We own a few. They're good cars, but I was little when ours last ran. I'm working on my Greenbrer, though! The others are in storage, but they're next.
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Old 04-08-2006, 12:40 AM   #20
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i have a 65 and a 66 both are getting restored. I like the 66 better, dont really like the 65
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Old 04-11-2006, 12:10 AM   #21
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For my son's 1st car, I bought a 66 corsa. Instant celebrity at school. It was his daily driver untill we decided to restore it to a higher level. As far as Nader goes, the Corvair had a run of 10 model years, about the limit normally. It was a goner without Nader or the Mustang. The biggest problem, engine seals, has been eliminated over the years by newer technology. My oldest son has an 86 GT Fiero that is really fine, and a 87 300 ZX Nissan (non turbo) . He prefers the Corvair. As far as handling goes, I don't recall any Ford Falcon ralley clubs. Corvairs also ruled Pike's Peak. They put Corvair engines in Porsches for the torque. The world's foremost expert on homebuilt aircraft prefers Corvair engines, every critical part came from the factory forged steel. Do a little research and you will be impressed at what these cars have accomplished. And anybody can look at the lines on the 2nd generation Corvair and see the early Camaro.
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Old 08-14-2006, 06:02 PM   #22
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i own a 65' 110 four-door. picked it up at a swap meet and i enjoy every bit of it. my first car =]
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Old 11-09-2006, 12:34 AM   #23
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I have a Yellow 1966 Corsa 140..

I love that car to death. 14 inch rims off a 1982 Chevelle, it looks good.

But yeah. Alot of camaro owners get mad. Even more mad that Corvair was going to be competition for the mustang, but the Corvair didn't offer a V8 so Chevrolet decided to get something to compete with the V8.

I love my corvair. I am going to eventually put a newer steering wheel in it because of how thin the stock one is and not having power steering
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Old 11-28-2006, 03:45 PM   #24
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Hi guys ...
I have a 67 convertible monza..
Sweetest looking car and very unique..
I love it !!!!
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Old 12-02-2006, 09:22 PM   #25
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My son who is fifteen just bought his dream vehical a 63 rampside. It runs like a top we just had to reseal the diferential and transaxle. We also put brakes all the way around. he is excited about learning how to work on the rampy and can't wait to get his license. We hope to start the body work soon it is mostly solid with a few rust spots but more dings than anything else.
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Old 01-27-2007, 10:30 AM   #26
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62 Sedan, Ermine White with red interior undergoing restoration
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Old 03-31-2007, 11:28 AM   #27
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I've owned alot of them....trying to get a 65 vert back on the road
Owned 60 golden 4 door....66 4 door monza, 66 monza 2 door
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Old 08-30-2007, 01:51 AM   #28
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Hi, My name is new vair ..(John).. I just bought my first corvair 1 Week ago and i just love it..I got it from a collage guy.. and the car is a 1962 corvair monza spyder..wow what a car..and last friday i was on line and saw an other one and went and bought it too just yesterday .now i have two and never owned one before..I think i will make one of them into a show car..seems like lots of fun..I hope to talk again soon after i get going on them and will post the progress..Thanks John - new vair
By the way i also picked up a rebuilt 1964 complete turbo engine yesterday from the same guy that i got the spyder from...you would not belive how cheap for all..THX. John
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Old 11-30-2007, 04:35 AM   #29
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I have a "64 900 Monza. Has the 110 h.p (164 c.i.) with factory four speed. I bought mine from my brother in law for $100.It was in a barn for twenty years. I started the car and thought I was well on my way to start driving when #6 rod started knocking. So, I rebuilt the engine with some corvair guru's that I work with and it purrs like a kitten. I am waiting for the upholstery to be finished and have the car painted. It will be my daily driver. I am looking at putting disk brakes on the front and adding air conditioning.The guys who already drive theirs have four speeds and get 28m.p.g if they take it easy. Beats the 15 that current pick-up gets. Can't wait to see it in silver paint with red interior!

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Old 01-31-2008, 04:23 AM   #30
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Re: If you own a Corvair, SPEAK UP!

edit

figured out my pass for this name finally, yay

we have a 68 corvair monza convertible

engine rebuilt by an old timer long ago runs perfect drives great,
bodywork done and ready for paint
new black interior and black top soon
light green color like stock
stock 14" steel wheels and covers,
basically all original

we have a code YN 110hp corvair engine and 4 speed trans and the entire frame cradle for sale as well if anyone is looking

fastr68@yahoo email or IM anytime

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