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Back at it
Posted by:
OhioWrestler
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Date: March 09, 2023 10:30AM
I am not new to the forum but I am new-ish to Corvair ownership.
I grew up around these cars and have always been a fanatic of anything with a motor. My grandparents were active in the Dayton Corvair Club (OH) and I spent a lot of time going to club meetings, car shows, parades, and CORSA conventions in their 65 Monza Sedan and their 67 500 Sedan.
Unfortunately, I sold the very rusty 65 Monza when I was 18 and bought a 93 5.0 5 Speed fox body before going to college. Between then and now (almost 10 years) I have had multiple jeeps, C/K trucks, a 3rd gen Camaro, and other various vehicles. I have been searching for several years for a decent Corvair at a decent price.
I feel much more matured and patient and finally found a 65 Monza Coupe 110 4 Speed. After driving it home over 2 hours, I feel better prepared mentally and financially to thoroughly enjoy this car. It needs some work to be a safer and more reliable driver, but that’s just what I plan to do. Drive it and enjoy it.
I hope to rejoin the DCC and I was ecstatic to read that the CORSA convention could be in my backyard in 2024.
Jordan
1965 Monza Coupe 110 4 Speed
1995 Toyota T100 3.4 5 Speed
2019 Colorado Z71
Lewisburg, OH
I grew up around these cars and have always been a fanatic of anything with a motor. My grandparents were active in the Dayton Corvair Club (OH) and I spent a lot of time going to club meetings, car shows, parades, and CORSA conventions in their 65 Monza Sedan and their 67 500 Sedan.
Unfortunately, I sold the very rusty 65 Monza when I was 18 and bought a 93 5.0 5 Speed fox body before going to college. Between then and now (almost 10 years) I have had multiple jeeps, C/K trucks, a 3rd gen Camaro, and other various vehicles. I have been searching for several years for a decent Corvair at a decent price.
I feel much more matured and patient and finally found a 65 Monza Coupe 110 4 Speed. After driving it home over 2 hours, I feel better prepared mentally and financially to thoroughly enjoy this car. It needs some work to be a safer and more reliable driver, but that’s just what I plan to do. Drive it and enjoy it.
I hope to rejoin the DCC and I was ecstatic to read that the CORSA convention could be in my backyard in 2024.
Jordan
1965 Monza Coupe 110 4 Speed
1995 Toyota T100 3.4 5 Speed
2019 Colorado Z71
Lewisburg, OH
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Re: Back at it
Posted by:
joelsplace
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Date: March 09, 2023 10:49AM
Glad you finally got one to drive!
Joel
Northlake, TX
5 Ultravans, 145 Corvairs and counting...
Joel
Northlake, TX
5 Ultravans, 145 Corvairs and counting...
Re: Back at it
Posted by:
doug6423
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Date: March 09, 2023 11:07AM
Welcome!
I also have a 65 110 4spd, but have a 140 waiting to go in.
Doug
65 Monza
Cincy, OH
I also have a 65 110 4spd, but have a 140 waiting to go in.
Doug
65 Monza
Cincy, OH
Re: Back at it
Posted by:
Paulsgt
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Date: March 09, 2023 11:22AM
Welcome Back!
Enjoy the Corvair!
Paul Sergeant
CORSA Central Division Director / CORSA Treasurer
Lee's Summit, MO
CORSA since 1975
Member – HACOA, Corvair Minnesota, CORSA, Little Indians, POCI
Enjoy the Corvair!
Paul Sergeant
CORSA Central Division Director / CORSA Treasurer
Lee's Summit, MO
CORSA since 1975
Member – HACOA, Corvair Minnesota, CORSA, Little Indians, POCI
Re: Back at it
Posted by:
1966-Corsa-GT-180
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Date: March 09, 2023 02:05PM
Vairy Cool, - a 2 hour drive is always good! 
Lot betta than a 3 hour "Tour" on the Minnow!
I presume you are the happy kid in wearing the cap?
Dayton is one amazing city! What an astounding Tech. history! Looking forward to visiting again.
Dan Davis ~ Pierce County, WA ~ CCF admin ~
CORSA +Corvairs NW + North Cascades Corvairs + Corvanatics
1966 Corsa Turbo coupe ~ ~ 1966 Corsa 140 Coupe ~ ~ 1965 Monza 140/4 Convertible Sierra Tan/Fawn ~ 1964 Monza Spyder Convertible ~ 1960 Monza Ermine White/Red PG ++ ~ 1965 Monza 140/4 CoupeEvening Orchid w/ ivory/black interior ~ 1962 Monza Wagon 102/4 ~ 1963 Rampside/Scamper ~ 1963 Red/Greenbrier ~ 1969 Ultra Van #468
Lot betta than a 3 hour "Tour" on the Minnow!I presume you are the happy kid in wearing the cap?
Dayton is one amazing city! What an astounding Tech. history! Looking forward to visiting again.
Dan Davis ~ Pierce County, WA ~ CCF admin ~
CORSA +Corvairs NW + North Cascades Corvairs + Corvanatics
1966 Corsa Turbo coupe ~ ~ 1966 Corsa 140 Coupe ~ ~ 1965 Monza 140/4 Convertible Sierra Tan/Fawn ~ 1964 Monza Spyder Convertible ~ 1960 Monza Ermine White/Red PG ++ ~ 1965 Monza 140/4 CoupeEvening Orchid w/ ivory/black interior ~ 1962 Monza Wagon 102/4 ~ 1963 Rampside/Scamper ~ 1963 Red/Greenbrier ~ 1969 Ultra Van #468
Re: Back at it
Posted by:
Timothy Shortle
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Date: March 09, 2023 02:39PM
WELCOME BACK! Great history you have with these cars. I hope you can make it this June to Wisconsin Dells for the 2023 convention. I'll be on the lookout for you.
Tim in Durango Colorado
Tim in Durango Colorado
Re: Back at it
Posted by:
isucorvair
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Date: March 09, 2023 04:31PM
I saw that one for sale! Planning on keeping the faux-tina look?
Eric P.
DeWitt, IA
Eric P.
DeWitt, IA
Re: Back at it
Posted by:
gbullman
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Date: March 11, 2023 08:18AM
Congratulations, hope you have a lot of fun with it!
There were some parts of owning my first Corvair back in the 70’s that I really enjoyed but other parts that weren’t much fun (mostly oil leaks, fumes in the cabin). When I got rid of that first Corvair I never expected to own another one.
My wife came across our current one online and all indications are it has been pampered all these years. No oil leaks within the shrouds, no fumes in the cabin and more fun that the original. I’ve owned it a little over 2 years and so happy I took the plunge.
Gary
1966 Corsa Convertible
Northern New Jersey
There were some parts of owning my first Corvair back in the 70’s that I really enjoyed but other parts that weren’t much fun (mostly oil leaks, fumes in the cabin). When I got rid of that first Corvair I never expected to own another one.
My wife came across our current one online and all indications are it has been pampered all these years. No oil leaks within the shrouds, no fumes in the cabin and more fun that the original. I’ve owned it a little over 2 years and so happy I took the plunge.
Gary
1966 Corsa Convertible
Northern New Jersey
Re: Back at it
Posted by:
OhioWrestler
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Date: March 11, 2023 10:11AM
Eric, yes I plan on keeping it. I’m going to put my efforts towards the mechanicals for now.
Jordan
1965 Monza Coupe 110 4 Speed
1995 Toyota T100 3.4 5 Speed
2019 Colorado Z71
Lewisburg, OH
Jordan
1965 Monza Coupe 110 4 Speed
1995 Toyota T100 3.4 5 Speed
2019 Colorado Z71
Lewisburg, OH
Re: Back at it
Posted by:
OhioWrestler
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Date: March 11, 2023 10:12AM
Dan, yep that’s me! I also couldn’t agree more. I love history and the history in this city is amazing.
Jordan
1965 Monza Coupe 110 4 Speed
1995 Toyota T100 3.4 5 Speed
2019 Colorado Z71
Lewisburg, OH
Jordan
1965 Monza Coupe 110 4 Speed
1995 Toyota T100 3.4 5 Speed
2019 Colorado Z71
Lewisburg, OH
Re: Back at it
Posted by:
OhioWrestler
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Date: March 11, 2023 10:13AM
Tim, I probably won’t make it this year. Have a lot of trips planned already that don’t involve the Corvair, but if I can swing it I definitely will.
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