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| ottox914 |
 Feb 7 2013, 04:49 PM
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We went to look at a 1964 corvair today, 61k actual miles, 4spd, 3rd owner. Re-spray an unknown # of yrs ago, newer roof, unknown # of yrs ago, original interior, black roof and interior on red exterior. Some flaws in the paint, scratches, nicks. I couldn't find a bit of rust on it. Really. What you see is what the car is. Panel gaps are good, with exception of drivers door, which closes hard. ? if the chrome trim on the door is getting in the way, or if the door just needs an adjustment. Or does this point to something more? A little oil on the engine/trans, has a "nader bar" installed. Started on one crank, clutch was smooth, brakes soft. Was converted to dual master cyl, and blade style fuses. Had a groovy 8 track player, OEM radio is included. OEM jack and washer fluid bottle are there! What does anyone think about the condition, what do I need to look for if we go back, and value?
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| gandalf_025 |
Feb 7 2013, 05:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,499 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
From what I remember.. early cars.. pre 65 tended to tuck in
the rear wheels in real hard corners, like early VW's. Not sure if that was fixed by 64 Also something about steering box hanging out past the front crossmember and being an issue in a head on collision.. As in non collapsing steering column Most parts available at Clarks Corvair Parts.. and prices are nothing like Porsche.. Find a turbo motor and have some fun... I have only owned 65 and up Turbo's... A lot of fun.. |
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| zymurgist |
Feb 8 2013, 08:02 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(gandalf_025 @ Feb 7 2013, 07:57 PM)  From what I remember.. early cars.. pre 65 tended to tuck in the rear wheels in real hard corners, like early VW's. Not sure if that was fixed by 64 It wasn't. |
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ottox914 Is my dad loosing his mind? Feb 7 2013, 04:49 PM
ottox914 more pics- paint flaws, newer roof, cut to roof, g... Feb 7 2013, 04:54 PM
JamesM I wonder what all the spray bedliner is hiding. M... Feb 7 2013, 05:00 PM ottox914 more pics, engine/suspension, interior. Feb 7 2013, 05:02 PM sixnotfour 1964 corviars came stock with the transverse leaf ... Feb 7 2013, 05:12 PM zymurgist '64s have swing axle transaxles, '65s went... Feb 7 2013, 05:20 PM BarberDave :trophy:
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I'm thinking Turbo WRX all wheel drive. Flipp... Feb 8 2013, 03:17 PM |
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