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NONHOG · 09-09-2024, 02:43 PM

I've been toying with a real pile (seriously) of a Corvair. I tell people it keeps me off the streets. LOL. Started out thinking Rust-Oleum rebuild. Super cheap fun and flip. Well it has gotten out of hand, like projects do. Day 1.

**HO455** · Yesterday, 12:14 PM

Looking forward to more!

CG · Yesterday, 01:09 PM

Id like to see a build thread. I picked up a non running 65 convertible several years ago and shoved it in the barn. I doubt Ill ever do anything with it. Ive considered putting it up for sale but Corvair prices are still pretty low so its almost not worth bothering with. When my little shop opens up again, probably next summer, I might drag it home if I still have it. Sure takes up less room than one of our trucks. It will make my shop seem large =)

NONHOG · Yesterday, 08:48 PM

OK you talked me into it.

Now if I can organize my pictures. It has been fun and frustrating all at the same time. I tell people Corvairs are not Chevys! Everything has been a learning experience. (which is a good thing?)

NONHOG · Yesterday, 09:00 PM

boring 110 HP with a PG. Ran good but little did I know. CG, is yours a 140? 4 speed? That is the desired combo.

RustyPile · Yesterday, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Id like to see a build thread. I picked up a non running 65 convertible several years ago and shoved it in the barn. I doubt Ill ever do anything with it. Ive considered putting it up for sale but Corvair prices are still pretty low so its almost not worth bothering with. When my little shop opens up again, probably next summer, I might drag it home if I still have it. Sure takes up less room than one of our trucks. It will make my shop seem large =)

Corvair prices have always been "pretty low".. In 1978, the last year I raced, I bought a running and driving '65 Corvair for $35.00.. I peeled off the front fenders, doors, quarter panels, roof skin, and deck lid (engine cover??), and used the pieces as a body for my dirt track racer.. I sold the engine and transaxle for $50.00.. Sold the remaining metal as scrap for about $40 - $50.. took the interior to the land fill.

NONHOG · Yesterday, 10:38 PM

Some during shots....And yes it'll be worth way less than what I have in it. Such is life. LOL
Not sure why the wonky photos. The Camaro valance was out of my pay grade. Good idea, have since seen it done on another LM Corvair.

NONHOG · Yesterday, 10:43 PM

More during pics
Heat gun and razor blade worked well.
CB radio at one time?

NONHOG · Yesterday, 10:55 PM

More (having download issues) feel free to ask questions!
Better front panel,
I spy a project in waiting!
Buddy Mike (who may be on here?) helping with welding. (helped a lot!)
Eastwood roll on epoxy

09-09-2024, 02:43 PM	#1
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,423	Want to see a Corvair thread? I've been toying with a real pile (seriously) of a Corvair. I tell people it keeps me off the streets. LOL. Started out thinking Rust-Oleum rebuild. Super cheap fun and flip. Well it has gotten out of hand, like projects do. Day 1. Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

Yesterday, 12:14 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,190	Re: Want to see a Corvair thread? Looking forward to more! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

Yesterday, 01:09 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,895	Re: Want to see a Corvair thread? Id like to see a build thread. I picked up a non running 65 convertible several years ago and shoved it in the barn. I doubt Ill ever do anything with it. Ive considered putting it up for sale but Corvair prices are still pretty low so its almost not worth bothering with. When my little shop opens up again, probably next summer, I might drag it home if I still have it. Sure takes up less room than one of our trucks. It will make my shop seem large =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

Yesterday, 08:48 PM	#4
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,423	Re: Want to see a Corvair thread? OK you talked me into it. Now if I can organize my pictures. It has been fun and frustrating all at the same time. I tell people Corvairs are not Chevys! Everything has been a learning experience. (which is a good thing?) Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

Yesterday, 09:00 PM	#5
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,423	Re: Want to see a Corvair thread? boring 110 HP with a PG. Ran good but little did I know. CG, is yours a 140? 4 speed? That is the desired combo. Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

Yesterday, 10:38 PM	#7
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,423	Re: Want to see a Corvair thread? Some during shots....And yes it'll be worth way less than what I have in it. Such is life. LOL Not sure why the wonky photos. The Camaro valance was out of my pay grade. Good idea, have since seen it done on another LM Corvair. Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

Yesterday, 10:43 PM	#8
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,423	Re: Want to see a Corvair thread? More during pics Heat gun and razor blade worked well. CB radio at one time? Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

Yesterday, 10:55 PM	#9
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,423	Re: Want to see a Corvair thread? More (having download issues) feel free to ask questions! Better front panel, I spy a project in waiting! Buddy Mike (who may be on here?) helping with welding. (helped a lot!) Eastwood roll on epoxy Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap. Last edited by NONHOG; Yesterday at 11:00 PM.



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