And this time the number matches the engine (or at least the original engine)
'63
It has a LM car engine but it came with an FC block and generator mount and a ton of other old rusty parts in the bed.

Joel
Northlake, TX
5 Ultravans, 145 Corvairs and counting...

Also a passenger...
What is it?
There are at least 3 of these wheel covers too. What do they go to?
They are 14"

Joel
Northlake, TX
5 Ultravans, 145 Corvairs and counting...

Looks close to 63-64 Bel Air / Impala?

Not sure of insert - camera perspective?

1964 full sized Chevrolet

Frank DuVal

Fredericksburg, VA



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1964 Chevelle and El Camino:



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/18/2023 02:41PM by NMCarNut.

Floor is probably gone but the outside looks pretty solid.

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

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Show us the evidence of it being a Bell truck please.

The old skull in the suspension option. Nice addition.

Darrin Hartzler
Catlett, VA

Northern Virginia Corvairs & Group Corvair

Whatever that is hitching a ride, it looks happy!!

Doug
65 Monza
Cincy, OH

It sure looks like it took good care if it's teeth at least!!! Ha

Jeff K
64 Fitch Sprint convt
65 Fitch Sprint coupe
64 Greenbrier deluxe
Rupp Chevy Jr
Large Corvair Toy collection
70 Camaro SS 396

Just North of Jacksonville, FL.

I like it! What are your plans for this one?

Craig T
Central NY
1961 Tramp (truck with a ramp)

#145 would make this the 4th earliest FC on record. Is it a Flint or St Louis build? Can you share the VIN and data plates codes for the FC Registry? A Bell van is likely to have "spec" as the paint code.
Steve

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NM Car Nut
1964 Chevelle and El Camino:

Yes, I am wrong. I thought the wheel cover Joel showed was flattened, but I see it is not.

Frank DuVal

Fredericksburg, VA

#145 is my total number, not the production number. VIN is 104369

Joel
Northlake, TX
5 Ultravans, 145 Corvairs and counting...

Oh, it's a '63 (I was thinking '61 - can't read!).
What are the indications it's a Bell Co. truck?
Steve

The guy I bought it from said it was. It has some heavy lug tie down anchors.
I'll have to check the paint code.

Joel
Northlake, TX
5 Ultravans, 145 Corvairs and counting...

Here's the paint code. It is right for a Bell truck isn't it? I read they all said SPEC. I realize that other special orders could too. What else can I check?

And another picture of the ramp critter.

Joel
Northlake, TX
5 Ultravans, 145 Corvairs and counting...

Look for:
VIN plate with add'l stamping for fleet order
Aux flasher/lamps installed
Dash/dispatch box cover plaques
Evidence of heavy spools rolling up ramp, bottom of well.

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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

Joel,
That's certainly evidence that it was a Bell Company van, but as you noted, not conclusive. I would like to see remnants of an emblem or some other artifact associated with Bell Company function.

Here's a nice example: Corvair Center Forum

It looks like there may have been an emblem of the driver side door, but it's not discernible in the picture.
Steve

It is a darker green than that truck but after 50 years of unknown fading who knows?
The VIN is normal.
It does have a flasher which is unusual for a base truck.
I don't see any evidence of heavy spools rolling on the ramp.
Here's pictures of the tie downs and flasher.

Joel
Northlake, TX
5 Ultravans, 145 Corvairs and counting...