http://www.corvairproject.com A site for Corvair enthusiasts. en-us Copyright 2007 2008-07-04T16:06:00-06:00 corvairproject@gmail.com corvairproject@gmail.com corvairproject Corvair blog 1 hourly http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20080611215103 <img src='http://i16.ebayimg.com/04/i/08/4e/04/41_2.JPG' align='left'>Being that it's getting hard to find oil filters for the Corvair in local auto parts stores, I decided to buy a case of Wix off eBay not too long back. After it was all said and done, it cost me about $7.75 per filter, which is pretty good in my opinion. Of course, I might have received a better deal from the vendors, but I'm not 100% sure I'd get the Wix which I wanted to try out. Anyway, here is a link to <a href='http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=4&campid=5335840861&toolid=10001&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Febaymotors%2FChevrolet-Corvair-60-69-WIX-OIL-FILTER-PART-51038-Qty12_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ33661QQihZ017QQitemZ270028156885QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V'>a case of Wix 51038 oil filters</a>. They were shipped quickly and now I have more filters then I know what to do with. Eric M 2008-06-11T21:51:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20080219212805 Looking for that beloved old car you owned in the 60's? Head on over to the <a href='http://www.lost-car-registry.com'>Lost Car Registry</a>, and maybe they can help you. I did a quick scan of the <a href='http://www.lost-car-registry.com/chevrolet.html'>Chevrolet </a> section and did find a few Corvairs.<br><br>The site is just "ok." I think the interface could be improved... but it's a start. Eric M 2008-02-19T21:28:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20080215203816 I happened upon a blog which contains a myriad of <a href='http://oldchevyads.blogspot.com/'>Old Chevrolet Ads</a>...<br><blockquote>Hi. I am Jim Bernardin and I had a lot to do with with making Chevy magazine and newspaper ads, commercials, catalogs, and sales promotion stuff for 35 years. People like collecting many of the pieces and they are available mostly as tear sheets from old magazines and still existing catalogs. But nobody ever says anything about who did them and why. That is information I will try to provide. I hope it will make owning an old Chevy ad even more fun.</blockquote><br>There are a few Corvair ads listed. Here is one for titled <a href='http://oldchevyads.blogspota.com/2008/02/64-chevrolet-trade-and-travel-time_14.html'>'64 Trade and Travel Time Promotion</a>. Very cool. Eric M 2008-02-15T20:38:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20080122212342 <b>Originally posted here: <a href='http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070622100228'>http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070622100228</a></b><br><img src='http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/300123770883_0.jpg' align='left'> It's not everyday you can find the front of an LM for sale. <a href='http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=4&campid=5335825959&toolid=10001&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FChevrolet-Corvair-Monza-1965-Corvair-Monza-Front-Clip-used-in-classroom-30-yrs_W0QQitemZ300123770883QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNameZRSS%3AB%3ASRCH%3AUS%3A101'>Half of a Corvair 1965 Corvair Monza on eBay</a>. jaXed 2008-01-22T21:23:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20080114214012 Testing out the You Tube video player.<br><br><div id='vu_ytplayer_vjVQa1PpcFOxp-a3DxWXdhlvbocM4u8jS1rAwYrlPX8='><a href='http://www.youtube.com/browse'>Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com</a></div><script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.youtube.com/cp/vjVQa1PpcFOxp-a3DxWXdhlvbocM4u8jS1rAwYrlPX8='></script> Eric M 2008-01-14T21:40:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070905181650 I'm sure many of you have seen the Dodge commercials touting their "invention" of the mini-van. As most of you know, that claim doesn't stand up. The first North American vehicle of this type was the 1961 Corvair 95 Greenbrier. I believe that Volkswagen introduced its Microbus in the 1950's - they probably deserve the credit for inventing the minivan. It's interesting that both early minivans were air-cooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel drive cars. Russell H 2007-09-05T18:16:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070831215644 Tired of searching Craigslist willy-nilly for parts, I whipped up <a href='http://www.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/parts.cgi?veh=corvair'>Corvair Craigslist Parts Finder</a> which will list Corvair parts for sale in most (all?) Craigslist cities. Updated at least twice daily. Eric M 2007-08-31T21:56:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070802151133 Yup, I finally added Hemmings to the <a href='http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/corvair_ms.cgi'>Corvairs For Sale</a> page. I'm not sure the feed is all that recent as you are supposed to pay to get the recent listings. Oh well at least it's something. Eric M 2007-08-02T15:11:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070622100228 <img src='http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/300123770883_0.jpg' align='left'> It's not everyday you can find the front of an LM for sale. <a href='http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=4&campid=5335825959&toolid=10001&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FChevrolet-Corvair-Monza-1965-Corvair-Monza-Front-Clip-used-in-classroom-30-yrs_W0QQitemZ300123770883QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNameZRSS%3AB%3ASRCH%3AUS%3A101'>Half of a Corvair 1965 Corvair Monza on eBay</a>. Eric M 2007-06-22T10:02:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070530130630 Making the rounds in the interwebs this week is the $50 paint job. Yeah yeah yeah sounds fishy, but man look at this <a href='http://www.rickwrench.com/50dollarpaint.html'>Corvair with a $50 paint job</a>. W00t. Eric M 2007-05-30T13:06:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070525131348 <img align='left' src='http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/05/ultra.jpg'>Jalopnik, an auto-blog, is giving the <a href='http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/ultra-vans-across-the-universe/worlds-largest-corvair-262891.php'>Corvair-powered UltraVan</a> some love. Thought that was interesting. Eric M 2007-05-25T13:13:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070412211331 Check out this "site mash" of <a href='http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/corvair_ms.cgi'>Corvairs For Sale</a>. Currently, it pulls from Craigslist, eBay, and Collector Car Trader - but I plan on adding more when I can. Let me know what you think. Eric M 2007-04-12T21:13:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070329111053 For those who are looking to buy a Corvair, please check out this <a href='http://www.serenska.com/IdealGarage/html/corvair_pre-purchase_questionn.cfm?cfid=78656&cftoken=683860'>checklist for buying a Corvair from the IdealGarage</a>. The guide is geared toward buying a Corsa, but much of it can apply to all Corvairs. Brilliant! Eric M 2007-03-29T11:10:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070321171943 <img src='http://scoobytruck.com/ul/117452270820112.jpg' width='35%' align='left'>The Sacramento Craigslist brings us a <a href='http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/298046496.html'>1969 Corvair Monza</a> for the mere price of $25,000. This is the 4th to last Corvair built, near as I can tell (VIN 105379W705996). 17k miles. Eric M 2007-03-21T17:19:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070312195756 A Corvair is just the right size for a little kid to learn about cars. We finally had a warm enough day to work in the garage yesterday, so I opened the hood on the 1961 Monza to get acquainted with it. My two-year-old son wanted to see the motor, and unlike other cars, I don't have to pick him up to show him the engine compartment. I pointed at each component and told him the name. He then touched the parts and repeated the name. "Distributor" is a mouthful at his age. It's good to start the kids young. My seven-year-old likes washing and polishing the cars, but isn't as interested in the mechanical aspect. He hasn't warmed up to the latest acquisition; he may still be mad about my selling the 1963 Nova SS to buy the 1961 Monza club coupe. <br><br>The 1961 needs some work, but it appears to be nothing major. I'll try to get to it as time allows. Russell H. 2007-03-12T19:57:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070306154514 You check <a href='http://craigslist.org'>Craigslist</a> for Corvairs. I check Craigslist for Corvairs. We all check Craigslist for Corvairs. Problem is, Craigslist makes it tough to check anywhere but a single city at a time. So if you want to see what is being sold on Craigslist throughout this fine country (USA), then look no further than <a href='/cgi-bin/corvair_cl.cgi'>Corvairs on Craigslist</a>! Enjoy. Eric M 2007-03-06T15:45:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070217152629 I believe I have this disease. The main symptom is the urge to buy Chevrolet Corvairs. The cure is to buy at least one. Even if you buy one, the disease may return at any time. I cured myself, my "new" 1961 Monza arrived yesterday. Fawn beige, fawn interior, powerglide, and pusbutton radio. It needs a few things, but is in very good shape. We'll see how long the cure lasts before I need another Corvair... Russell H. 2007-02-17T15:26:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070209213335 I bought a 1961 Monza with powerglide last night. The car is 900 miles away, I contacted the seller via email and telephone. I'll have it shipped home soon. It's an Almond Beige coupe with 89,000 miles. I'll post more about it when it gets here. I also bought a 1961 Finger Tip Facts book, so I'll post about available options for that year's cars. Russell H 2007-02-09T21:33:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070131215929 <img src='http://www.ustreas.gov/auctions/irs/images/flcarspic5795.jpg' align='left' width='160'>If you are lucky enough to be within spitting distance of South Florida, then perhaps you should check out the upcoming IRS auction which will include two Corvairs -- '64 and '66.<br><br><a href='http://www.ustreas.gov/auctions/irs/sffl_auto_795.htm'>IRS Auction - Sales Ad</a><br><br> Eric M 2007-01-31T21:59:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070131202230 Most car collectors also collect literature about their favorite antique car. I'm no different, I love to buy printed items related to my cars, especially Chevrolet dealer items. The dealer albums and other salesman's items give you a wonderful glimpse into what was available for your car when it was new. They're also great tools to aid in determining what options and colors are correct for a given car.<br><br>While skimming through a copy of the Chevrolet 1964 Finger-Tip Facts manual, I thought, if I was buying one of these cars new, what options would I choose? It's fun to dream about these things. I was two years old when the 1964 models came out, so I had no opinion then. Now, having reviewed the Finger-Tip Facts, I know exactly how I'd equip my 1964 Corvair if I could buy it new from the dealer. <br><br>For the uninitiated, Finger-Tips Facts were small or medium size manuals that the salesmen kept at their desks. These manuals list the specifications, dimensions, colors, and optional equipment for each car line. The salesmen would refer to these books to answer customers' questions or to refresh their memories.<br><br>I own a Goldwood Yellow 1964 Monza convertible. Black was the only available color interior for Goldwood Yellow cars. I bought this car because it's in great condition and it's a cool color. I think if I was buying new, I'd choose Lagoon Aqua. The Aqua interior was the only choice for this body color, but I'll bet Aqua seats don't get as hot as black seats when you drive with the top down.<br><br>AM was the only radio choice available for 1964 Corvairs. You could choose between the manual tuned radio or the pushbutton version. They sound exactly the same, but I'd choose the pushbutton version because you could preset your favorite stations. My Monza has the manual radio, which still plays great. Manual tuning is a minor inconvenience, but I enjoyed the pushbutton radio in my recently sold 1963 Nova SS. <br><br>I have powerglide in my Monza and I'd get it if ordering new. I don't like stick shifts. My car has the standard 95 horsepower engine, I think I'd order the 110 horsepower engine if buying new. I'd get positraction as well.<br><br>I'd pass on air conditioning, mostly because I think it's silly on a convertible. If you own or have seen an early Corvair with air conditioning, you'll know how much space the condensor takes up in the engine compartment. I wouldn't choose the heater and defroster delete option either.<br><br>I like the comfort and convenience equipment which includes outside rearview mirror (remote or manual control), non-glare inside rearview mirror, 2 speed electric windshield wipers with pushbutton washer (Monza and Spyder only), and glove compartment light. This equipment included back-up lights on Corvair 500 and 700 models. I'd order a tinted windshield too.<br><br>I'd skip the power top, you can open and close manual Corvair convertible tops with one hand. I'd definitely get whitewall tires and simulated wire wheel covers. Last but not least, I'd choose seat belts, which were optional in 1964.<br><br>The items I've listed so far are factory options. From the dealer installed custom feature accessories I'd choose floor mats to match the interior, a locking gas cap, a litter container, a tissue dispenser, and a tool kit.<br><br>When we buy the cars now, we take them as equipped. Sometimes you can add options if you can find them on ebay or at a swap meet. In our dreams, we can equip them exactly as we wish.<br><br>By the way, if anyone knows of a nice 1960 - 1964 Monza coupe for sale within 300 miles of Long Island, please let me know. I want one with powerglide and any color except red. Thanks. Russell H 2007-01-31T20:22:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20070130204135 Hello everyone, I'm a new blogger on this site. I'll write about different aspects of Corvair ownership and history. <br><br>I bought my first Corvair, a 1964 Monza convertible, three years ago, so I'm somewhat new to the Corvair hobby. I've owned, and still own other vintage Chevrolets. I just sold a 1963 Chevy II Nova SS, and I have a 1970 Chevelle Malibu. Both are nice cars, but they don't cast a spell over me the way my Corvair does. I've had other two other Novas, two Impalas, and a Caprice. <br><br>Simply stated, my Corvair is the nicest driving, best handling car I've owned. Driving this car is addictive. I get a wonderful high when I drive it. The high isn't caused by the Corvair being a cool old car, it's caused by the way the car drives. <br><br>I feel like the car is part of me, like it anticipates my movements and desires. It takes turns and makes lane changes so naturally. I know it's a machine, made on an assembly line, but it comes alive, or makes me feel more alive when I drive it. My Corvair has more personality than any other car I've owned.<br><br>I respect the car's age and condition, it's a 48,000 mile original car, so I don't push it, but on the road it's eager to please. Do other Corvair owners feel as I do about their cars? Russell H 2007-01-30T20:41:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20060830093215 Yay for Judy O'Leary and her obviously excellent taste in cars. Good to see it come out in a major paper. <a href='http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060830/AUTO03/608300315/1149/AUTO03'>'65 Corvair is fun at any speed with top down</a>. A short read, but positive press about the Corvair is always good.<br><br>tags: <a href='http://technorati.com/tag/corvair'>Corvair</a> Eric M 2006-08-30T09:32:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20060810091934 John Miller may be losing the battle to keep his F NADER license plates the <a href='http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060810/NEWS10/608100372/1001/NEWS'> DesMoines Register reports</a>.<br><blockquote>The Iowa Department of Transportation plans to send a letter to Miller advising him the license plates will be revoked within 10 days because of the objectionable combination of letters, said Andrew Lewis, the DOT's assistant director of vehicle services.</blockquote><br>This story was previously <a href='http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20060601121357'>covered here</a>. Eric M 2006-08-10T09:19:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20060722124404 <img src="http://static.flickr.com/67/195533421_fa89027266_m.jpg" alt="Corvairs @ Sonic"><br>Sonic is always a nice place to see old carz on a Friday evening. Rocky Mountain CORSA attended this one. Even I attended!<br><br> Eric M 2006-07-22T12:44:00-06:00 http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?idx=20060720175724 <a href='http://www.corvairproject.com/cgi-bin/g2.cgi'>More Corvairs than you can shake a stick at!</a> Eric M 2006-07-20T17:57:00-06:00