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![]() Corvair Center Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
Nickshu
() Date: June 16, 2017 12:05PM jdogden Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi Nick, Missed seeing you at Poudre Sports Car on > Saturday. You may need to check the turbo for > damage if that large a piece was passed through > it. > > John > Greeley, CO > 65 Corsa Turbo > 03 Targa Thanks for the tip I will do that. Nick _______________________________________________________________________ 1964 Monza Spyder Convertible #435 - Rotisserie restored - SOLD ON BRING A TRAILER 4/30/2019 - Check out my restoration thread here: [corvaircenter.com] Thanks to all the awesome CCF, CF, COG, and CORSA members who helped me with the restoration! Other fun stuff - 1997 Spec Boxster Race Car #94 - 2018 Panamera Turbo ST -- 2022 Macan GTS -- 2019 Golf R 6MT -- 2015 S60 P* -- 2021 F-250 HCTTP Diesel -- Haulmark race trailer Northern Colorado, USA Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
Aprilia997
() Date: June 16, 2017 10:08PM The heads look great now. The trick answer is what in the world are those hard pieces that ended up in the intakes? Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
Nickshu
() Date: June 21, 2017 07:25AM Heads on! ![]() Nick _______________________________________________________________________ 1964 Monza Spyder Convertible #435 - Rotisserie restored - SOLD ON BRING A TRAILER 4/30/2019 - Check out my restoration thread here: [corvaircenter.com] Thanks to all the awesome CCF, CF, COG, and CORSA members who helped me with the restoration! Other fun stuff - 1997 Spec Boxster Race Car #94 - 2018 Panamera Turbo ST -- 2022 Macan GTS -- 2019 Golf R 6MT -- 2015 S60 P* -- 2021 F-250 HCTTP Diesel -- Haulmark race trailer Northern Colorado, USA Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
BobV66Vair
() Date: June 21, 2017 08:41AM Looking good. Nice to get the parts together as GM intended! It is exciting to see it come together. Note: I save the caps off of shop aerosol cans. They make perfect plugs for the carb holes. They seat well and won't fall out like paper. Just thought of this as I looked at the engine picture. 66RTVair Oregon 1965 Corsa 140 stock 1966 Monza DP Racecar 1968 Monza Parts for now Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
Spectre
() Date: June 21, 2017 09:07AM I always liked how a Corvair engine looks. It's a shame it has to hide under all of the sheet metal. David Clamp ![]() 1965 Corsa convertible - 140 4spd/3.55/AM-FM 2013 Mustang GT convertible - 5.0, 6spd auto, Procharger i-1 2003 Miata SE - 6spd manual (wife's toy) "Victory is mine!" - SG Norman, OK Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
Nickshu
() Date: July 01, 2017 11:23AM Engine is back in and running very well. The 95hp cylinder heads make a huge difference, no spark knock/preignition at all. The car runs beautifully. Here's a video taken after the first 10 miles on the engine w/ the new heads. <div style="position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="[www.youtube.com]; width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;left:0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> Nick _______________________________________________________________________ 1964 Monza Spyder Convertible #435 - Rotisserie restored - SOLD ON BRING A TRAILER 4/30/2019 - Check out my restoration thread here: [corvaircenter.com] Thanks to all the awesome CCF, CF, COG, and CORSA members who helped me with the restoration! Other fun stuff - 1997 Spec Boxster Race Car #94 - 2018 Panamera Turbo ST -- 2022 Macan GTS -- 2019 Golf R 6MT -- 2015 S60 P* -- 2021 F-250 HCTTP Diesel -- Haulmark race trailer Northern Colorado, USA Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
MattNall
() Date: July 01, 2017 11:26AM Let's hope your troubles are over! MODERATOR Sea Mountain, between Charleston Harbor and Coos Bay! SW Oregon Coast Click HERE for My Website...Click HERE for My TechPages! ...............110-PG.................................................Webered-Turbo ![]() Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
toms73novass
() Date: July 01, 2017 11:27AM Very nice, some day I hope mine turns out that nice! ![]() -Tom ![]() 63' Monza Spyder Convertable (in process) MY Build Thread 62' Wagon rebuild MY Build Thread 65' Monza MY Build Thread 73' NovaSS 454 Big block (Sold) 86' BMW 325es 67' UltraVan 211 "Violet" NFCC, UMCC Grand Island, NY Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
Nickshu
() Date: July 01, 2017 11:27AM I have over 200 miles on the car, I've been driving it all week to work, errands, etc. I just drove 50 miles this AM. Running and driving great! So good to have this thing on the road and running well. ![]() Nick _______________________________________________________________________ 1964 Monza Spyder Convertible #435 - Rotisserie restored - SOLD ON BRING A TRAILER 4/30/2019 - Check out my restoration thread here: [corvaircenter.com] Thanks to all the awesome CCF, CF, COG, and CORSA members who helped me with the restoration! Other fun stuff - 1997 Spec Boxster Race Car #94 - 2018 Panamera Turbo ST -- 2022 Macan GTS -- 2019 Golf R 6MT -- 2015 S60 P* -- 2021 F-250 HCTTP Diesel -- Haulmark race trailer Northern Colorado, USA Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
Am-Iron
() Date: July 01, 2017 12:56PM Absolutely beautiful Nick!!Awesome! 1965 Monza road race build, 1965 Corsa Convertible, 1961 Lakewood, 1964 Rampside Facebook Groups: Corvair Racers [www.facebook.com] Corvair Owners Group [www.facebook.com] Corvair Trader [www.facebook.com] Allen Amrine Colorado Springs, CO. 303-325-5968 Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
ihscomputers
() Date: July 01, 2017 01:25PM Outstanding!! ![]() 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: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
TerribleTed
() Date: July 01, 2017 03:09PM Awesome Nick!! Great looking car ![]() --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Avid Corvair hobbiest since 1984. I have personally performed ground up restoration on over 20 Corvairs. I currently work full time at restoring and repairing Corvairs. Located in the Atlanta Georgia area. [www.facebook.com] Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
jjohnsonjo
() Date: July 01, 2017 05:47PM Looks/sounds terrific Nick, I hope there is no encore performance this time. Have you hit the boost yet ? 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: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
Nickshu
() Date: July 02, 2017 04:31AM jjohnsonjo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Looks/sounds terrific Nick, I hope there is no > encore performance this time. Have you hit the > boost yet ? No boost yet, trying to break it in gently. Been staying under 3000rpm all the time. Will do that until 500 miles. In a couple weeks I'm taking it in to have Clearmask put on the front followed by ceramic paint coating. I've had other cars coated and it really holds up well, no more waxing cars! Nick _______________________________________________________________________ 1964 Monza Spyder Convertible #435 - Rotisserie restored - SOLD ON BRING A TRAILER 4/30/2019 - Check out my restoration thread here: [corvaircenter.com] Thanks to all the awesome CCF, CF, COG, and CORSA members who helped me with the restoration! Other fun stuff - 1997 Spec Boxster Race Car #94 - 2018 Panamera Turbo ST -- 2022 Macan GTS -- 2019 Golf R 6MT -- 2015 S60 P* -- 2021 F-250 HCTTP Diesel -- Haulmark race trailer Northern Colorado, USA Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/02/2017 04:33AM by Nickshu. Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
Spectre
() Date: July 02, 2017 04:48AM Under 3000 for 500 miles? I thought a few hard pulls helped seat the rings. David Clamp ![]() 1965 Corsa convertible - 140 4spd/3.55/AM-FM 2013 Mustang GT convertible - 5.0, 6spd auto, Procharger i-1 2003 Miata SE - 6spd manual (wife's toy) "Victory is mine!" - SG Norman, OK Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
Nickshu
() Date: July 02, 2017 04:54AM Spectre Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Under 3000 for 500 miles? I thought a few hard > pulls helped seat the rings. There is much controversy on how to break in, and clearly no consensus. I tried the "just drive it" method on the last go round and it didn't work out well. This time I am trying the gentle method. I do use full throttle a lot, just not above 3000 rpm and no boost. Nick _______________________________________________________________________ 1964 Monza Spyder Convertible #435 - Rotisserie restored - SOLD ON BRING A TRAILER 4/30/2019 - Check out my restoration thread here: [corvaircenter.com] Thanks to all the awesome CCF, CF, COG, and CORSA members who helped me with the restoration! Other fun stuff - 1997 Spec Boxster Race Car #94 - 2018 Panamera Turbo ST -- 2022 Macan GTS -- 2019 Golf R 6MT -- 2015 S60 P* -- 2021 F-250 HCTTP Diesel -- Haulmark race trailer Northern Colorado, USA Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
63turbo
() Date: July 02, 2017 08:32AM Heck of a job Nick!! such fine piece of work ![]() method for break in... no boosting until the rings seated. ------------------------------------ Kevin Nash Friday Harbor Washington 63 Spyder, Daily driver, EFI read about my project here: [corvaircenter.com] first test start on EFI here:[www.youtube.com] first official EFI boost test here:[www.youtube.com] My new fan! [corvaircenter.com] engine less 62 Spyder Canadian 64 Monza Parts car Test Start#2 [www.youtube.com] ![]() ![]() ![]() Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
Setterz54
() Date: July 02, 2017 09:13AM Awesome,beautiful,professional job Nick!Now you can enjoy all your hard work. Setterz54 Fulton,MD. ![]() ![]() Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
gregb
() Date: July 02, 2017 09:48AM Hey Nick, fantastic job! I am wondering if you could explain the technical reasons for going to the 95HP heads. The obvious benefit is no more pinging but what is the change that does this, is the compression lowered, does the quench area change. Shade tree mechanic wants to know. Thanks Gregb Alberta Canada 61 Canadian Lakewood 62 Spyder Triple Black Convertible 65 Corsa Coupe Re: Nickshu's '64 Spyder Restoration Thread Posted by:
Melb-Mike
() Date: July 02, 2017 07:02PM Yes, same question for me like gregb. I've been reading about all the possible cures for pinging like water injection, modifying the pistons and head to provide a quench area smaller than stock,etc. If just getting 95 hp heads solves the problem without any further mods, it sure seems to be the way to go. I won't be tackling my 64 spyder until I get finished with the 66 Corsa Turbo but I'm curious on the process. Nick, you always seem to set the bar on the restorations by doing it without ANY compromises. I can only admire you. 64 Greenbrier 64 Spyder (needs restoration) 65 Corsa 140, restored 66 Corsa turbo, restoring now 66 Corsa 140 "RR" code coupe fully restored 62 Rampside 69 Corvette 427 convertible restored 2022 Tesla model S 2015 Corvette Z06 1965 AC Cobra (Factory Five) Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum. |