Tag: hobby
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Upcoming Weekend Events
With the rain in the rearview, time to get that Corvair out on the road for a much needed drive! Remember to check the SFBA Calendar as we are adding events that we know will have a Corvair or two. Don’t see an event on the calendar that you are taking your Corvair to? Let…
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Tech Tip ~ Late Model Powertrain Installation
Today’s tech tip is courtesy of Fran Schmit of the Minnesota club and originally appeared in the Feb 2007 issue of the CORSA Communique magazine. This procedure solves a difficulty with installation of the powertrain, which requires doing what I tell you before you begin to remove it. I was reminded recently of this when reading a CORSA article about how much trouble someone was having re-installing their late model drivetrain. A late model with its drivetrain out has its rear wheels hanging down a mile. When you want to re-install the drivetrain you can’t get the strut rods back onto the differential housing. The shop manual is of little help as it says, “support torque arm so that spring is compressed to be near curb height”…
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Upcoming Weekend Events
Thanks to all who attended last nights monthly zoom meeting. A lot of great discussion on fuel (and not just the cost of it!). Here is the rundown of this weekends events courtesy of Tito Garrett of Valley Corsa, Tim Newey of NorCal Car Culture and Bay Area Car Meets for the lowdown. Also, be…
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Tech Tips ~ The Preventive Maintenance Series ~ Spring Maintenance
We like to share these preventative maintenance tips from time to time as a primer for new owners to create their own maintenance routine and as a reminder some of our own “seasoned” Corvair owners to remember what to check before they begin to actively drive their Corvairs! This article is courtesy of Mike Dawson…
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1964 Corvair Spyder Convertible Project For Sale
Corvair mechanic Brian Dowdy in Willows has a very desirable 64 Spyder convertible project for sale. You can contact Brian through us or see his contact info on the classified section of the Spyder Web Newsletter. 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Spyder · Convertible · Driven 76,869 miles Zero rot!!! Surface rust only. Rockers are perfect .…
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Corvair Myths
A great book to add to your Corvair Library is “Corvair Secrets“, written and published by the late Bob Helt. Bob published many books on the Corvair and all are worthy of a read. For today, we want to crack open “Corvair Secrets” and share one with you. Corvair Myths. It is strange how some…
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From 1965…
We won’t bore you with the copy from the other models in the ad, but thought you would enjoy the pitch for the Corvair in ‘65… ’65 Corvair Wait’ll the guys who always wait till next year see this. A completely new rear suspension puts the handling on a par with the new international styling.…
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Miss P. (aka my 65) goes under the knife continued…
The body work continues but at a slower pace. My brother is doing the skilled bodywork, hammering and filling and I’m doing the grunt work, as in sanding, sanding and sanding. My wife calls him “Bondo Don”. “Bondo” has been traveling a lot lately so I’m keeping busy doing stuff like straightening out chrome and…
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Yenko Stinger For Sale
Yes kids, you read that right! You could be the proud owner of a Yenko Stinger with a rich racing pedigree. From the owner: For sale : YS-305, legitimate Yenko tag, paper work in hand from original purchaser. Tom Piantanida built car. Road race history in D/production and later GT-3. Lastly this car was only…
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Open Discussion ~ Lets hear from you
Today, we want to open up the floor to you! What would you like to see more from with the club? In the emails? In the Spyder Web newsletter? Anywhere else? We want you to get the most out of your Corvair experience and will do our part to share important and time sensitive topics…