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Corvair Center Forum :
Corvair Center Phorum - presented by CORSA
![]() Corvair Center new guy Posted by:
piddler
() Date: October 30, 2022 02:29PM First, a little about myself. I live in Southwest Virginia, I'm retired and I love old cars. At present my daily driver is a 1951 Chevy sport coupe. I use the car daily and have ventured out on a few 300 mile round trips. I do not drive it when there is snow or salt on the roads. I am considering buying a Corvair to share the daily driving duties. I would like to find a newer convertible. I am not looking for a show car but a very presentable and dependable driver. I am looking for a 4 speed. I thought this would be the best place to find help finding a car and anything I should be concerned about. I will warn you ahead of time that if I do find what I am looking for I will constantly be picking your brain to keep it going. Thanks for any help and advice,Pete Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/30/2022 02:31PM by piddler. Re: new guy Posted by:
jjohnsonjo
() Date: October 30, 2022 02:42PM You should be concerned about rusted inner and out rocker panels on a late convertible if you live in Virginia J.O. 65 Corsa Turbo Vert 79 Honda XL 500S 69 Honda CL 160 D 2010 BMW F 650 GS 2003 Bounder 36D 2013 KIA Optima SX turbo-AKA ZIPPY (wife,s car) 69 Newport Holiday Sailboat Baja 150 dune buggy cart Coleman HS 500 UTV 2016 KIA Sorento SXL Turbo Bethlehem,Pa ![]() Re: new guy Posted by:
American Mel
() Date: October 30, 2022 04:02PM Welcome ! ! ! You have picked the right place! There are many Corvair experts here who will be glad to walk you through any questions you may have. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- WA. state, 1 mile south of the Canadian border, I am not at the end of the world, but you can see it from here. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Re: new guy Posted by:
ihscomputers
() Date: October 30, 2022 04:32PM Welcome! A quick Internet search today, reveals the following: None on Bring A Trailer 1966 Convertible with 4 speed in Las Vegas 1966 Corsa Convertible with 4 speed in Fort Worth Dean F. Gemberling Columbus, Georgia Heart of Georgia Corvair Club Webmaster Springfest Webmaster 1963 Rampside w/305 V8 - Built by Ken Arnold in 1998 Re: new guy Posted by:
steve c goodman
() Date: October 30, 2022 05:32PM Welcome to the forum. Search for author Frank Duval who lives in Fredericksburg Virginia and send him a PM. best wishes, Steve Rear Engine Spec. Inc. Golden, Colo. 1962 spyder 3.0L turbo---1965 Crown V8 1967 monza 110/4---1968 monza 110/4 1971 amante gt 110/4 CORSA/RMC/PPCC/V8 Registry Re: new guy Posted by:
Mike Stillwell
() Date: October 30, 2022 06:58PM I live near MM191, Lexington. We have 11 and tons and tons of parts. I may know of a ‘66 convertible in overall good condition, for sale. It just needs a clutch. Mike YS-117 Re: new guy Posted by:
Frank DuVal
() Date: October 30, 2022 07:55PM There you go, Mike is southwest of me, somewhere southwest of Charlottesville and northeast of Blacksburg. So between UVa and VT. ![]() There is a Roanoke Corvair Club. Yes, rocker rust is an issue, but careful inspection will show if it is there. Mike would not suggest a rusty car, so that is good. ![]() Frank DuVal Fredericksburg, VA Re: new guy Posted by:
piddler
() Date: October 31, 2022 05:38AM Thanks for all of the responses. I have been looking on line. I am looking on line and Craigslist? Sending a few pm's. Re: new guy Posted by:
TIBCO
() Date: October 31, 2022 07:28AM Check you PM's Cliff Tibbitts Nicholasville, KY CORSA, CKCE, Derby City Corvairs 66 Monza, 140/4sp Re: new guy Posted by:
Frank DuVal
() Date: October 31, 2022 09:43AM And we are always here for brain picking ![]() ![]() Frank DuVal Fredericksburg, VA Re: new guy Posted by:
jfreez
() Date: October 31, 2022 10:44AM I would say take your time and find a good one. Be honest with yourself about how much work you are willing/able to do. Remember its usually much cheaper to buy one that is ready to go than to buy one that needs work. Good luck, I hope you find the one you want and enjoy the heck out of it ![]() Re: new guy Posted by:
piddler
() Date: October 31, 2022 11:53AM I will certainly take my time. At my age I am not looking for another project. My 51 is and will be a work in progress. I am looking for a car that is road worthy. I know that there will always be work to be done and I am ok with that. Re: new guy Posted by:
Timothy Shortle
() Date: November 01, 2022 05:10PM A 56 year old car in VG condition only needing a clutch job (a 1 day job) should be considered a candidate. Re: new guy Posted by:
63ConDan
() Date: November 02, 2022 04:45PM I found your car. If you dont buy it, I probably will. [minneapolis.craigslist.org] Not a 4 speed but it checks a lot of boxes on your wish list. piddler Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > First, a little about myself. I live in Southwest Virginia, I'm retired and I love old cars. At present my daily driver is a 1951 Chevy sport coupe. I use the car daily and have ventured out on a few 300 mile round trips. I do not drive it when there is snow or salt on the roads. > > I am considering buying a Corvair to share the daily driving duties. I would like to find a newer convertible. I am not looking for a show car but a very presentable and dependable driver. I am looking for a 4 speed. > > I thought this would be the best place to find help finding a car and anything I should be concerned about. > > I will warn you ahead of time that if I do find what I am looking for I will constantly be picking your brain to keep it going. > > Thanks for any help and advice,Pete Dan Central MN 1968 Convert ![]() Re: new guy Posted by:
Timothy Shortle
() Date: November 02, 2022 05:19PM THAT is a nice looking 67 Dan. Looks like a pretty nice price too. Re: new guy Posted by:
DOUG WARD
() Date: November 02, 2022 07:40PM It has come to my attention that those wheel covers alone are worth almost a grand Doug Ward Orange, Calif. 65 Corsa 180, 64 Monza convertible, 61 Lakewood, 61 Monza ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Re: new guy Posted by:
JimBrandberg
() Date: November 03, 2022 05:08AM I run into a fair amount of people who wanted a Manual but settled for a Powerglide and then regretted it later. Of course vice versa holds true too. They made a lot of Corvairs so finding just what you want should be possible with time. Although what do I know, more Corvairs than I need or want seem to find me. Jim Brandberg Isanti, MN CorvairRepair.com ![]() Re: new guy Posted by:
Phil Dally
() Date: November 03, 2022 06:09AM Both of my current drivers are P/G's and I am jonesing for a stick shift bad!! I have said no to a few deals because they were P/G's...no more automatics. Re: new guy Posted by:
Timothy Shortle
() Date: November 03, 2022 08:20AM Of course any of them can be converted either way (and many have been). Best to find a "parts car" when doing this conversion as piecing all the parts together is a big chore. Re: new guy Posted by:
jfreez
() Date: November 03, 2022 09:58AM My first corvair was a powerglide, I really enjoyed the car, but I don't think I would ever buy another one (unless it was a hell of a good deal) If you are looking for a "parade car" PG is a great way to go. This is also assuming the car to be relatively stock, I'm sure with some upgrades it would perform much better Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum. |