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Old May 2, 2011 | 03:56 AM
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Corvairs are COOL. Losta parts available.Corsa.com is a good site. Try to go to one of their yearly conventions. I went several years ago in Pontiac Mich. at the GM headquarters.We were able to visit the Heritage center.GM's private car collection/museum.Have fun with the corvair...John
Old May 2, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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Man those pics dring back some memories. I learned to drive on my fathers 1962 candy apple red Corvair Monza Spider, white leather interior, twin turbos, 4 speed. Wish I had that ride today. VROOOM.
Old May 2, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Beautiful car!
I can see some non-stock items. Steering wheel; later model 65/66 wheel covers; later model tail lamps ('64?) My first time in a Corvair was up in your area. Was a teenager when an older cousin and her husband in San Mateo bought a new '63 Spyder convert. Probably why I was attracted to my '66 a few years later. One I wish I didn't let get away......
Old May 2, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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The steering wheel looks to be a period Grant wheel, circa 1965 or so, a very common mod at the time. The taillights are off of a 1962 Corvair, also a very common mod back then, the lights that came on the '60's were pretty plain and boring, with solid "white" backup lights....no red reflector ring. Its not a 100 point show car, but its a wonderful survivor and I'd be hesitant to "restore" it, just make it drivable and enjoyable with some new tires and a good cleaning.
Old May 2, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Great vintage Chevy Kevin & Bonnie!

Now if you could get that '68 full-size back
Old May 2, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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Damn Kevin..I wish I lived closer so I could watch the progress on the Corvair. Maybe even help. It would be an honor! Todd (Uma)
Old May 3, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 843de

The steering wheel looks to be a period Grant wheel, circa 1965 or so, a very common mod at the time. The taillights are off of a 1962 Corvair, also a very common mod back then, the lights that came on the '60's were pretty plain and boring, with solid "white" backup lights....no red reflector ring. Its not a 100 point show car, but its a wonderful survivor and I'd be hesitant to "restore" it, just make it drivable and enjoyable with some new tires and a good cleaning.
Although I already knew it and with the information you have provided Mike it just confirms where I got my HHR mod inspirations from as my Dad (God Rest His Soul) was early at it doing upgrades to our family Corvair .....

Originally Posted by jeffs396

Now if you could get that '68 full-size back
The last time I saw my 68' Impala Jeff my brother-in-law had painted it Candy Blue w/ a Silver Flake Top, Hydralics and True Spoke Rims, haha .....

Originally Posted by Uma

Damn Kevin..I wish I lived closer so I could watch the progress on the Corvair. Maybe even help. It would be an honor! Todd (Uma)
Consider yourself included Todd, I'll save the Final Detail for You !

Thanks Again to All ,
Old May 5, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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