Comments for 1966 Corvair Project

Comment on The Corvair Powerglide transmission by Karl Haakonsen

Karl Haakonsen — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:03:28 +0000

I am definitely leaning toward doing it. And you are the expert these days, no?

Comment on The Corvair Powerglide transmission by corvairdad

corvairdad — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:37:20 +0000

I wouldn’t hesitate – do the rebuild. I just finished doing one using Clark’s kit C185A (soft parts only). This was a low-mileage PG that had sat for about 35 years, so the seals were like cardboard. The only special tools required were an arbor press (I used my drill press) and snap ring pliers (cheapo kit from Harbor Freight).

Comment on The compact van by Karl Haakonsen

Karl Haakonsen — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:30:38 +0000

I actually just discovered that the Dodge Caravan AVP lists for $20K. Might be worth a look.

Comment on Corvair Limbo yet again (with some plans) by The project resumes… | 1966 Corvair Project

The project resumes… | 1966 Corvair Project — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:35:25 +0000

[...] Anyway, back to the Corvair project: I brought my engine parts to Jack Lundin’s machine shop in Burlington for assessment and refurbishment — see the post Corvair Limbo yet again (with some plans). [...]

Comment on No “collector” cars of the past 30 years…. the cars? or the people? Maybe both. by Karl Haakonsen

Karl Haakonsen — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:16:51 +0000

Since posting this, someone on http://www.saturnfans.com shared this article from forbes.com on the demise of Saturn that really hits the nail on the head in terms of how GM killed Saturn:

How GM Destroyed Its Saturn Success

Comment on The engine is not seized! It turns over! by Removed right head | 1966 Corvair Project

Removed right head | 1966 Corvair Project — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:43:11 +0000

[...] I tried turning the engine over for the first time in 20 years (successfully!) which I discussed in this post. There’s a layer of carbon on the inside of the head and valves, though on the surface, they [...]

Comment on Radio Days by Karl Haakonsen

Karl Haakonsen — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:06:24 +0000

Another option that’s looking appealing to me is to get a unit like this and mount it somewhere out of sight, say in the trunk and operate it with a remote, then leave the AM radio in the dash:

http://www.casmfg.com/Secretaudio.htm

Comment on Valve lifters by b5s4mike

b5s4mike — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:29:26 +0000

As previously stated, I don’t know much about Corvairs… Late model VW busses (not bugs) used hydraulic lifters… I would imagine if these were an option someone would have done it already. But at least you could see if its an option.

Comment on The tire conundrum by Tom Hughes

Tom Hughes — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:08:41 +0000

Firestone is supposedly going to schedule another run of their FR380 tire in our size. It’s all supply and demand. Keep calling Firestone dealers and ask them to search far and wide. I got lucky – you may too.

Comment on Corvair limbo :( by Karl Haakonsen

Karl Haakonsen — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:39:44 +0000

Hey Chris! Thanks for the encouragement.