Tag: flat six
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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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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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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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Upcoming Weekend Events
Did you know that summer weekends start on Wednesday? At least this one does, when it comes to car shows. You Corvair is sad when you don’t drive it. Comment below if you plan to go to any of these, know of any others, or need a specific location. ~TG Wednesday, 7/15:Ron Wood’s Hot Rod…
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Tarps off! … or on
I don’t know how many of you are baseball fans, but there’s a new “tarps off” craze sweeping MLB this year where fans remove their shirts and wave them over their heads to show their team support and as a rally cry. In our world, we are rallying one of our junior members, Brodie, as…
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Upcoming Weekend Events
Here’s a rundown of this weekends upcoming events. Thanks to Tito Garret of Valley for the intel! I hope everyone still has all their fingers after July 4 weekend. Either way, you should be able to get your Corvair out. Comment below if you plan to go to any of these events, know of any…
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July 2026 Spyder Web Newsletter
We hope everyone had a safe and Happy 4th of July Weekend. Here is this month’s Spyder Web Newsletter. If you have anything you want to contribute to a future newsletter, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
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Upcoming Weekend Events
As you might expect, the 250th birthday of the good ol’ USA means plenty of car shows this weekend. I want to see Corvairs out! Comment below if you plan to go to any of these, know of any others, or need a specific location. ~TG Thursday, 7/2:Cool Harbor Nights, Half Moon Bay, 3p-6p Friday,…