Category: SpyderWeb Newsletters
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Tech Tip: Metallic Brake Shoes
This article comes from Jim Simpson and our friends at Group Corvair who are based out of the Washington DC originally published in their Aug 2026 newsletter. When I bought my ’66 Corsa turbo, I ran it hard. I quickly learned that the original GM brakes really weren’t up to the task of hauling the…
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Upcoming Weekend Events
Monterey car week continues, but even you don’t want to go down, there are still plenty of places to get your Corvair out to closer to home. Comment below if you plan to go to any of these, know of any others, or need a specific location. ~TG Thursday, 8/13:Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, Pebble Beach,…
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From the CHS: 1965 Head Gaskets
Today we journey back to November of 1964. The new 65 Corvairs have been on sale for just over a month now, and the problem of blown head gaskets has finally been fully adressed with the new, wider stainless steel gaskets and mating surfaces used in the ’65 engines. Well, that was plan anyway. Early…
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SFBA Monthly Meeting and Upcoming Weekend Events
Tonight at 7pm is our monthly Zoom meeting. Come on in if you want to visit and talk Corvairs. All are welcome. Saturday is the annual SFBA/Valley picnic at Quarry Lakes Park in Fremont. Come on out and bring your Corvair. All are welcome. Details on both can be found in this month’s Spyder Web…
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Fan Belt Toss Registration Now Open
Three days of Corvair Bliss! October 23-25, 2026 in beautiful Palm Springs, California. 2000 HP Dyno, Downtown Cruise, Corvairs & Cocktails, Car Show, Valve Cover Races, Fan Belt Toss Games, Trophies, Banquet, Huge indoor and outdoor Swap Meet – Vendors include California Corvair Parts, Mike’s Corvair Parts, Performance Corvair, just to name a few. We are giving…
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Aug 2026 Spyder Web Newsletter & SFBA/Valley Picnic
Here is the Aug 2026 edition of the Spyder Web Newsletter for your reading enjoyment. Also! This coming Saturday, August 8th, is the annual SFBA/Valley picnic at Quarry Lakes Park in Fremont. If you are reading this, you are encouraged to join and bring your Corvair. Details are in the newsletter. Also, also! SFBA monthly…
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Racers Electric Fuel Pump Kits
For years, Corvair owners were in the woods for an electric fuel pump setup if they either decided to go electric, or the quality of aftermarket mechanical pumps made the decision for them. Corvair enthusiast and all around good guy, Craig Nicol, decided to make a kit that he wanted in his Corvair. One that…
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Tech Tip: Carburetor Overhaul
Ahhh… the Corvair carburetor. This little marvel of fuel atomization has been the thorn in the side of many owners. Are they sticking? Are they dirty? Are they bogging down? Are they leaking? Too rich? Too lean? Ethanol eating them from the insides out? Fear not, my Air Cooled brethren! Our friend Mike Dawson from…
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Upcoming Weekend Events
Here is the rundown of this weekend’s can’t miss events courtesy of Tito Garrett of Valley Corsa. We’re in the thick of summer now with lots of car shows and events every weekend, and this weekend is no different. I’ll specifically call out the lunch in honor of longtime SV Corsa member, Mark Blaskovich, who…
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Upcoming Weekend Events
When you watch Easy Rider, look a little bit like Peter Fonda, are more of a “van guy” than a “bike guy” but still want to be Captain America, this is what you do! You’re all Corvair guys and gals. The weather should be beautiful this weekend. Knock off the dust, check the tires, give…