Tag: mechanic
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Tech Tip ~Wheel Alignment
One of the topics of last night’s SFBA club meeting was about wheel alignment and where to get one! When you point the car in a certain direction, it’s very important to go in that direction, after all! A few “old school” shops were mentioned that still work on our “old school” Corvairs. Known shops…
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Tech Tip ~ Gearbox Oil Level
Over the weekend at Gabe’s open house at Sterling Restorations, the “Corvair people” ended up clustered together and discussing things we have done or are planning to do with our cars. For those of you who are new, this is a not something that is mandatory or even planned, but it happens every single time.…
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Another happy Corvair owner… and another one!
Recently, a topic popped up on the Corvair Center Forum from a new owner who purchased a 62 Monza and wanted it gone through to make sure it was, for lack of a better term, safe to drive. Being near The City, they decided to take their Corvair into Zaki’s shop for a diagnosis and…
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The 55 year old part that brought a dead Corvair back to life
Many of us enjoy reading an article about a classic car being brought back to life after a long rest. For our group, it’s even more enjoyable to read when the car in the article is a Corvair! Enjoy this read from Kyle Smith of Hagerty originally published in 2020. If you are looking for…
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Tech Tip ~ Dual Brake Master Cylinder Conversion
We hope that everyone is having a relaxing and fun Labor Day Weekend. This tech tip recently re-earthed itself on the Corvair Center Forum and we thought it was worth sharing with you all. Unfortunately, it will not work with our friends who own 1960 or 1961 models, but is a good reference point for…
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Putting your Corvair on Jack Stands
You have your new (to you) Corvair and you’ve decided to tackle a project that will require you to get under the car. Congrats! This is a big step in Corvair ownership! Corvair owners (along with vintage VW & Porsche) often find ourselves under our cars more than the run of the mill enthusiast. With…
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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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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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Zaki Nadiri ~ Corvair Unlimited
Once you feel the bay breeze coming off of Candlestick Point and hear the intoxicating sounds of the jazz music wafting through the air, you know that you have arrived at Corvair Heaven. More aptly, Corvair Unlimited in San Francisco at 1275 Thomas Ave. Along the line of Corvair parts cars and customer cars either…
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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…