Tag: DIY
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Tech Tip ~ Cylinder Head Deflashing
Engine cooling. It is topic that comes up frequently in conversations among Corvair people. There are many tips and tricks to get that Corvair to run just a few degrees cooler. Some are quite expensive and some require quite a bit of ingenuity. There is, however, one easy, cheap, and somewhat quick method to keep…
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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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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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August 2025 Spyder Web Newsletter
Here’s the August issue of the Spyder Web Newsletter. For those of you that are new subscribers, this is the clubs monthly summary of everything going on with the club. If you would like to contribute an article or photos for a future newsletter or blog post, please contact us. Enjoy!
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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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1965 500 Sedan + Extras For Sale
From Phil Dally Central Coast Corsa All: This car is located near Fresno, California and owned by Mike Stevens. I know the car and it is well sorted, ready to drive cross country. If you need shipping we’ve got a guy. $7K includes everything Corvair that Mike owns. He needs to liquidate due to a…
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Corvair Noir
SFBA member Jeffrey Ross has an eye for design and an appreciation for mid century style. He reached out to the club a few years ago looking for a Corvair to enjoy. Obviously, he has good taste and we were obliged to help. The club would send him leads on Corvairs and each time, he…
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The Corvair Fan Belt
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…
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