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  • The Corvair Fan Belt

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    By SFBA Corsa with assistance from articles from Bob Nichols of SCC, the CORSA Tech Guides and Clarks Corvair Parts Of the many unique things on your Chevrolet Corvair, one of the most unique items is the design and placement of the fan belt. While there are many other air-cooled engines out there powering everything…

  • Just for fun – What do you listen to while working on or road tripping in your Corvair?

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    While at the work party in Don’s shop last weekend, Don had country music on in the background which really felt right working in his neck of the woods while the wild peacocks strutted along to Chris Stapleton on the gravel road. If you spend any time in Zaki’s shop, Corvair Unlimited, in San Francisco,…

  • Did you know about the Corvair Super Spyder XP-785 Concept Car?

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    Citations from http://conceptcarz.com & Retro Cars on YouTube The GM Design Studio, under the direction of Bill Mitchell, would build four concept cars atop the Corvair platform, including this XP 785 Super Spyder. The Super Spyder was built on the 1962 Corvair convertible platform but with a wheelbase shortened by fifteen inches. It used the…

  • Work Party Update

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    We had a very productive work party yesterday at Don’s. Don’s neighbor, Johnnie, the retired upholsterer, was on hand to give us some tips on the front and back seats. He has been a great resource and even knocked out the headliner for us. Thanks Johnnie! Don, Clark, Ray and Josh were on hand to…

  • 47th Annual Great Western Fan Belt Toss Oct 24-26

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    We are pleased to announce the 47th annual Great Western Fan Belt Toss and Swap Meet, hosted by Vintage Corsa Corvair Club of Orange County, will be held October 24th – October 26th, 2025.   Let’s no longer call Corvairs the poor man’s car and put on a show that they deserve!   This year’s show will have an…

  • An Old School Tune-Up

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    Hop in the way back machine and enjoy this 1980’s gem from the San Diego Chapter. You won’t even have to dig out your VCR! Thanks to Taylor McKimmens for unearthing and uploading!

  • Tech Tips – Thermistor Upgrade

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    A regular topic at club meetings, events, online and the occasional anxiety fueled text message, email or phone call is Corvair operating temperature and how to keep it down. For over 60 years, Corvair engine temperature continues to remain a hot (sorry) topic among Corvair owners. There are many tips and aftermarket upgrades out there…

  • Cars & Cabernet

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    By Seth Emerson Photos by Seth and Cameron Coulter Good turnout for a Sunday “Cars & Cabernet” event in San Carlos, CA. Cars from both the San Francisco Chapter and Silicon Valley Corsa were there, plus a hundred “others”. Thank you to Peter Tachis for organizing. No Cabernet was consumed by us – but a…

  • Caps, wheels & tires for sale

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    From Member Pete Teaches For Sale in Woodside…. Four 13” Corsa hubcaps. I’d call them in good driver condition. Small dents, some curb rash.  $20/set SOLD Five 13” 5 lug wheels with tires. These are stock LM Corvair and will fit on 500’s, Monza’s and Corsa’s. The tires have a 01/22 DOT code (1st week 2022). 4…

  • Tech Tips – Clutch Chatter

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    By Mike Dawson, HACOA Chapter Original clutch discs contained asbestos, which was banned long ago. The replacement material is harder and may not engage as smoothly. It is not uncommon to have minor chatter in reverse and sometimes first gear even with all new parts. This chatter can usually be avoided by different pedal application…