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Corvair Center Forum :
Corvair Center Phorum - presented by CORSA
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Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
Caraholic4life
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Date: April 09, 2022 01:57PM
Another five hours today stripping paint below the red stripe on the driver's side.
I found less rust and bondo than I expected in some places and more bondo where I didn't expect it.
As old as the van is, and considering where it spent some of it's life, it is in solid shape.
1962 95 F.C. Van
1964 Greenbrier Deluxe
1965 Monza Coupe
1965 Monza Convertible
Westminster, Maryland
MID ENG enthusiast &
prior Kelmark owner.
I found less rust and bondo than I expected in some places and more bondo where I didn't expect it.
As old as the van is, and considering where it spent some of it's life, it is in solid shape.
1962 95 F.C. Van
1964 Greenbrier Deluxe
1965 Monza Coupe
1965 Monza Convertible
Westminster, Maryland
MID ENG enthusiast &
prior Kelmark owner.
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Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
Phil Dally
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Date: April 09, 2022 03:50PM
While in Gem's parking cable replacement area...the long A/C duct hose got replaced.
Not in the mood (too much work) to drop the evaporator plus those hoses look okay.
Got all three precut right lengths from Clark's...oddball 2 3/4" diameter plus vairy stiff.
Picture is random interweb search...see 1965 Shop Manual Section 15 Page 20 for exact.
Not in the mood (too much work) to drop the evaporator plus those hoses look okay.
Got all three precut right lengths from Clark's...oddball 2 3/4" diameter plus vairy stiff.
Picture is random interweb search...see 1965 Shop Manual Section 15 Page 20 for exact.
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Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
dhomuth
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Date: April 10, 2022 11:12AM
Bought a working thermostat from Duane Wentland, and Rex Johnson came out to my shop to replace it. Now it works as it ought. I figured having Rex do it would save a lot of time and bother. In the process of removing the car from the bubble, noticed that something has leaked probably through the shifter tube. That's a bother! When Rex redid the entire drivetrain some years ago, he built up the worn shaft and replaced the seal, but perhaps it's gone bad again. Still, if it's to be entered into the Forest Grove Concours come July, it's got to be put right. So that's some time in the future. Meanwhile, it's raining and I won't drive it on wet roads. Yet.
1966 Corvair Corsa convertible
Same car I bought in 1/68 the night before I went to Viet Nam he second time. Got it back in 8/15. Very near concours perfect.
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1966 Corvair Corsa convertible
Same car I bought in 1/68 the night before I went to Viet Nam he second time. Got it back in 8/15. Very near concours perfect.
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Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
vacman
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Date: April 12, 2022 09:00AM
Since I have the complete drivetrain out of my car, I replaced the fuel line and rear brake lines. I have to say the fuel line that runs through the tunnel and behind the rear suspension was difficult but I took my time and prevailed.
Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
gwrench
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Date: April 17, 2022 01:00PM
Removed the secondary lock outs today. The linkage has been sticky and weird lately but it's working good now!
Dale
Loveland, Colorado
1965 Monza 140 barn find
Dale
Loveland, Colorado
1965 Monza 140 barn find
Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
Caraholic4life
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Date: April 17, 2022 05:11PM
More stripping action on the Greenbrier this past Friday and Saturday.
So far, about 30 hours of my time.
1962 95 F.C. Van
1964 Greenbrier Deluxe
1965 Monza Coupe
1965 Monza Convertible
Westminster, Maryland
MID ENG enthusiast &
prior Kelmark owner.
So far, about 30 hours of my time.
1962 95 F.C. Van
1964 Greenbrier Deluxe
1965 Monza Coupe
1965 Monza Convertible
Westminster, Maryland
MID ENG enthusiast &
prior Kelmark owner.
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Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
Phil Dally
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Date: April 17, 2022 07:39PM
It is going to look fabulous when done!!
Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
Phil Dally
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Date: April 30, 2022 08:43AM
Gem's new brakes are done...really like the O'Reilly parts.
Except for the new wheel cylinder bleed screws are metric.
Ended up bleeding the old fashioned one man coffee can way.
See the "Your Corvair Being Used" Sticky thread for the test drive.
Except for the new wheel cylinder bleed screws are metric.
Ended up bleeding the old fashioned one man coffee can way.
See the "Your Corvair Being Used" Sticky thread for the test drive.
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Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
Phil Dally
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Date: April 30, 2022 08:52AM
A buddy that knows A/C came over...we topped off the R-12.
Only took a half can before the sight glass bubbles went away.
The low pressure side Schrader valve wont shut off completely.
Wont come out because the cap fitting taper is slightly crushed.
Just left the stuffing box in place because I think its a better seal.
Temporary for sure but okay for now...don't want to lose the R-12
Only took a half can before the sight glass bubbles went away.
The low pressure side Schrader valve wont shut off completely.
Wont come out because the cap fitting taper is slightly crushed.
Just left the stuffing box in place because I think its a better seal.
Temporary for sure but okay for now...don't want to lose the R-12
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Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
CoCoCo
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Date: May 04, 2022 04:13PM
Phil Dally Wrote:
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> Gem's new brakes are done...
Sorry to come up with a negative thought (especially if it means more work for you!), but aren't those shoes on backwards?
Looks like the short shoe is on the rear, unless I'm seeing it wrong in the pic which is entirely possible.
Even on a 'Vair where the rear brakes are the front brakes from another vehicle, the primary shoe faces front. Correct?
Just saw that and wanted to bring it up.
paul
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> Gem's new brakes are done...
Sorry to come up with a negative thought (especially if it means more work for you!), but aren't those shoes on backwards?
Looks like the short shoe is on the rear, unless I'm seeing it wrong in the pic which is entirely possible.
Even on a 'Vair where the rear brakes are the front brakes from another vehicle, the primary shoe faces front. Correct?
Just saw that and wanted to bring it up.
paul
Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
Phil Dally
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Date: May 04, 2022 04:55PM
Gee thanks Paul...you get to right!!
Good news is only driver side is backwards.
I guess I wasn't smarter than the brake shoe.
Good news is only driver side is backwards.
I guess I wasn't smarter than the brake shoe.
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Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
Phil Dally
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Date: May 04, 2022 04:57PM
Still needs more bleeding so swapping those break shoes is on the list...thyank you.
Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
hughest
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Date: May 06, 2022 02:10PM
I haven't been a frequent visitor here for quite a while - planning on changing that. I'm in the midst of putting together a Lakewood that was pulled apart and painted nearly 40 years ago. I've gone through the brake system and fuel system, and now I'm dealing with the wiring.
I'm documenting my work on YouTube. Click here to see the playlist for this car.
Last night I replaced the diaphragm assembly on the vacuum advance.
Tom in Baltimore
My YouTube Channel
I'm documenting my work on YouTube. Click here to see the playlist for this car.
Last night I replaced the diaphragm assembly on the vacuum advance.
Tom in Baltimore
My YouTube Channel
Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
MattNall
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Date: May 06, 2022 02:55PM
Keep up the work!
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Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
hughest
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Date: May 09, 2022 05:56AM
Saturday I spent a few hours straightening out the wiring in the engine bay. After spinning the engine without spark plugs for a few times for about 15 seconds each(enough to get the TEMP/PRESS light to go off), I put the plugs back in, filled the carburetor bowls with fuel, and energized the starter. The engine fired right up and sounded good - little to no valve clatter which was surprising. I let the engine run until the bowls were emptied. I'll try to get a video up within the next week.
Vairy happy!
Tom in Baltimore
My YouTube Channel
Vairy happy!
Tom in Baltimore
My YouTube Channel
Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
Wagon Master
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Date: May 09, 2022 08:44AM
I'm thinking the few times you turned it over for 15 seconds each with the plugs out, solved any lifter clatter you may have gotten otherwise.
GOOD JOB! Also achieving oil pressure is a definite plus. Your crankshaft bearings and other internals thank you. The only thing better than what you did is to prime the lubrication system with a dummy shaft while turning the engine over with a wrench. 1 oz. of oil in each cylinder with spark plugs out is also helpful.
Been aircooled since 1973
Northwest Ohio 45840
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GOOD JOB! Also achieving oil pressure is a definite plus. Your crankshaft bearings and other internals thank you. The only thing better than what you did is to prime the lubrication system with a dummy shaft while turning the engine over with a wrench. 1 oz. of oil in each cylinder with spark plugs out is also helpful.
Been aircooled since 1973
Northwest Ohio 45840
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Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
Caraholic4life
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Date: May 09, 2022 03:30PM
I spent a rainy Saturday stripping paint from the door jamb areas of the Greenbrier. I am probably about 95% done with the stripping process at this point.
Once the glass is removed, I can strip the areas around them. Once that is done, hopefully it will go in for some rust repairs, bondo work as needed then paint.
Today after work, I uncovered my Blue 1965 Monza coupe and assembled the 10'X20" Tent cover and placed it over the car so maybe I can make some progress on it next week while on vacation. It will be a "Staycation" so I can work on the car.
IF the weather cooperates and motivation shows up, I hope to get a lot done.
1962 95 F.C. Van
1964 Greenbrier Deluxe
1965 Monza Coupe
1965 Monza Convertible
Westminster, Maryland
MID ENG enthusiast &
prior Kelmark owner.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/09/2022 03:33PM by Caraholic4life.
Once the glass is removed, I can strip the areas around them. Once that is done, hopefully it will go in for some rust repairs, bondo work as needed then paint.
Today after work, I uncovered my Blue 1965 Monza coupe and assembled the 10'X20" Tent cover and placed it over the car so maybe I can make some progress on it next week while on vacation. It will be a "Staycation" so I can work on the car.
IF the weather cooperates and motivation shows up, I hope to get a lot done.
1962 95 F.C. Van
1964 Greenbrier Deluxe
1965 Monza Coupe
1965 Monza Convertible
Westminster, Maryland
MID ENG enthusiast &
prior Kelmark owner.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/09/2022 03:33PM by Caraholic4life.
Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
VairKing
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Date: May 11, 2022 11:34AM
I rebuilt the carbs (well took apart and cleaned mostly, its only been 12 years since I last rebuilt them) and got my 65 Sedan out for the first time in 2 years. Fresh gas and it seems to be running okay, although not perfect. Will put some miles on it and try to get it dialed back in now that the warm weather is here.
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Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
jfreez
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Date: May 12, 2022 05:08PM
VairKing Wrote:
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> I rebuilt the carbs (well took apart and cleaned mostly, its only been 12 years since I last rebuilt them) and got my 65 Sedan out for the first time in 2 years. Fresh gas and it seems to be running okay, although not perfect. Will put some miles on it and try to get it dialed back in now that the warm weather is here.
I like the stance on your convertible, what size rims/tires are you running? how did you lower it? any issues, tire rubbing?
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> I rebuilt the carbs (well took apart and cleaned mostly, its only been 12 years since I last rebuilt them) and got my 65 Sedan out for the first time in 2 years. Fresh gas and it seems to be running okay, although not perfect. Will put some miles on it and try to get it dialed back in now that the warm weather is here.
I like the stance on your convertible, what size rims/tires are you running? how did you lower it? any issues, tire rubbing?
Re: What did you WORK ON / DO....to your Corvair today?
Posted by:
scottymac
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Date: May 12, 2022 09:41PM
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