Anyone else notice the wheelbase is only .08" shorter than a 65 to 69...
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will do
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had planned to pull the engine and put a straight axle under a 66 coupe, we were going to build a flat deck about a foot above the floor front to back inside have a mattress custom fit tint all the windows and make it like a tear drop ,,, I was going mount a small AC (window Unit) under the rear window so that it stuck into the engine bay and was not visible from the top, put a Hon
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Sorry for the delay, we have been dealing with a bit of rain here on the 3rd coast. will get pictures and a video soon (this weekend) . We didn't flood but the facility I work at goes on high alert when that much rain is possible. Which means more overtime than you really want... And it's a 65 AMP Alternator, this getting old and working on more than one project thing,,, at
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I bought the big alt because I had plans for a big stereo but that's all on hold pending getting the car driving right. the tensioner(idler) is the Robson ,, Corvair Underground not California Corvair ,, I apologize The belt seems lined up well and alternator mount is for an alternator. I will try and get a video of what its doing,
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new fan bearing, new clarcks 100 amp alternator, new dale balancer, the spring tensioner had a new bearing and aluminum pully, the original tensioner is old but turns freely
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OK I haven't been on here for awhile but I am at a crossroads... I never talked about my car a lot, but I bought a 67 electric top convertible in 05 (I think) for $500 in Dallas Texas and drove it home to Houston. Granted I put the seats i wanted in it in Dallas and sold the original seats to reduce the price, had a new windshield and top put on it along with Rims and tires. Bought a
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actually the black one on Matts reply, I had forgotten about the one cnicol is refering to
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A year or so ago someone bought a corvair that was set on a toyota pickup frame with diesel motor, what became of that. Still running? for sale? Great ? Terrible? just curious
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I like It
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And they were street legal
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When I got out tof the Military a bunch of the Bike Shops in S. Texas were selling what was basically a large scale minibike, thinwall tubing, Briggs and Stratton engine, I only ever saw them in yellow or red, there was no bodywork at all and the most striking feature (to Me) was that the wheels were white wagon spoke car rims mounted on what appeared to be trailer hubs that had axels running thr
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There have been 5 3/4 LED headlights for Harleys for awhile, very expensive, but everyone I know that uses them "LOVES" them. they do not look like regular headlights they have two or three lenses under the regular glass lens also never saw a price on that page, how much are these?
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I have doors and am in Houston. parted out a 66 or 65 way back in the late 80's put the doors in the attic (because that was easy for me then) they have 70's or early 80's corvette mirrors on them are in good condition and almost the same color as your car,, pretty sure the hinges are on them will only sell as pair since the mirrors match drivers side mirror has r
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Sold,, if its the same for a 67 PG Convertible
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Doesnt the Cadillac 502 fit the early Toro transaxle?
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i second zip ties
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Thanks Dave I was guessing the 454 block diesel (which wasnt very good) might fit but didnt know if the newer engines , gas or diesel would fit
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What engines fit in the Toro transaxles,,, I was under the impression most came with 454 or 403's I believe most corvair conversions use 350's . My question is is there a Diesel , specifically newer duramax , that will fit that transaxle?
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Wow never seen the Bethune site thanks
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Anybody here have any experience with the FC Wanderlodges or GMC front drive RV's? I'm considering replacing my travel trailer and pickup with an old school class A and am interested in those two models in particular. All I know about the GMC is that much like a Corvair the prices range from reasonable to insane for very similar vehicles. The wander Lodge is price
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back with a vengance
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I'll bite on a 140 governor as well if ya got more than one
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SO the new complaint is that the infotainment system doesnt fit seemlessly into my expectations,,,,,, People are weird
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bet it does righteous wheelies
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in my experience if the Feds/state forces a change like that they either get scrapped or sold for export
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I had no idea there was that much engine in one of those,, no idea where they are going but you may want to check the scrap yards
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I have a 3.0L with a power glide. Big valve 110 heads with 140 4 carb done by Mr. Knoblauch. 140 exhaust logs, 3.27 rear gear,,, because I didnt like the highway cruise rpm with the 3.55s Went with the Otto 10 cam because of PG, and intended for cruising. Recently upgraded the Single exhaust to a much more free flowing exhaust and immediatly noticed a difference in the lower
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heres the piece
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actually I think it was episode 3
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