Tag: auto
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Upcoming Weekend Events
A good looking weekend, weather and event wise for you to take your Corvair to. The big event of the weekend kicks off Friday, the 70th Annual Autorama at Cal Expo in Sacramento. We encourage you to attend this event and head out to the club house to say howdy to our friends, Classic Corvairs…
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A few Corvairs from recent events
Here are a few snapshots from our September gatherings. Have any photos or stories you want to share? Have a recommendation of an upcoming event? Send us a message and we will share in a future dispatch!
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Sterling Restorations Open House
Have you attended an open house at Sterling Restorations in Fairfield? No?! Well here’s your chance to change that answer and enjoy a fun day surrounded by some beautiful cars hosted by our friends Gabe, Jess & Beetle! Sept 20 from 10-3. Explore the facility, marvel at the stunning restorations, and chat with skilled craftsman.…
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Uh-Oh… The Bolt
By Pete Tachis A couple of weeks ago, I had new rims and tires installed on my Corvair. Eager to test the improved handling, I rolled out of the shop, hit second gear and bang, the clutch pedal goes to the floor. Probably should have installed that clutch cable I bought last month. Ben Franklin said, “Never leave that till tomorrow…
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1965 Monza for sale
This one came to us from our friends in the San Diego club. A really nice looking Monza… Here’s some info on my 1965 Corvair Monza. – 110 hp engine and 4 speed trans both rebuilt, new clutch and shocks. – Body on restoration about 2010, log book available, I’ve owned since 2015, about 19,000…
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First time engine re-build
SFBA member Jeffrey Ross has decided to put a 140 in his late model Corvair. Usually, not newsworthy, but Jeffrey has decided to build the engine himself under the guidance of Mel Raven at Mel’s Vairmart in Santa Clara. Here is his progress to date. Back at my happy place to start my “summer of…
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Tech Tip ~ Black shroud paint
By Josh Deitcher I got elbows deep in a project yesterday and didn’t have a post scheduled this morning! So, I’ll do a little “tech tip” while I’m waiting for the paint to dry. Finding the “right” black paint for our engine shrouds can be tricky. You find the right finish but it isn’t rated…
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Tech Tips – LED Taillight Conversion
We all know the anxiety of driving on today’s highways and byways in our Corvairs. More importantly, the anxiety around stopping and hoping that the person behind you isn’t distracted by their phone, infotainment screen or that milkshake they just dumped all over their lap and sees your bright, but not LED bright stop lights.…
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The Street Art Photography of Julie Gebhardt
Coming out of the fog of Covid in 2021, an SFBA member tagged us in one of Julie Gebhardt’s Instagram photos featuring an Early Model Corvair. We followed the account right away and eagerly anticipated each post to see if one of our San Francisco Corvairs would be featured in her next street shot. Following…
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Corvair Cockpit Day Sept 7 Oakland Aviation Museum
From SFBA member Lane Davidson A friend of mine at the Aviation Museum just inquired me about having the club bring their Corvairs to a cockpit day at the museum on Sunday, Sept 7th. We will be parking the Corvairs around the aircraft they have outside. They ask that we be at the museum between…