[FC] Fw: Long Distance

[Jack Pinard]

Ben -
Sent this to Mike.
Regards, Jack




----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Jack Pinard <corvairjack at yahoo.com>
To: Mike McGowan <communique at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 4:58:14 PM
Subject: Long Distance



 
 
Mike -

Although there may be no award category, this Corvair may be of special interest for long distance!

A Corvair from Hawaii, license "MMNICE", traveled 4,845 miles to CORSA convention. The long journey for the 1964 Rampside Deluxe paid off with a "One of the Top Three" trophy in Car Display.

It was transported to Orlando, Florida by boat and rail in 2007 by Steve Mills, son of Jack Pinard, who had intended to use it in a new roofing venture.  It was driven in Orlando for a short time, then Steve returned to Hawaii leaving the car  stored indoors.  

Jack took title to the car and made plans to retrieve it from storage at convention time and return it to California.  However a back problem prevented Jack from long periods behind the wheel.  At the last minute Steve decided to fly from Hawaii to Orlando. He and dad rescued the Ramp. With fresh gas it started right up, but wanting proper servicing it was towed to Jacksonville. 

With the help of local Glenn Smith, a member of Corsa West of Los Angelels, two rebuilt carbs, new fuel pump, alternator and plugs had it purring like a kitten Sunday.  It was driven and displayed  all convention week.

Friday afternoon Steve packed an ice chest and headed out Interstate 10 for Port Hueneme, CA, 2,478 miles distant.  He arrived Monday without incident, no breakdowns or fixes, cruising at freeway speeds and averaging 24 mpg.

The reliable Rampside is now happy in Jack's stable and Steve has returned to Hawaii.  His daily driver is a 1966 Monza convertible with modifications, one of only a few Corvairs known to be operating in the island state.

PS: Jack also has 1964 Rampside 4-spd with 140 2 carb.






 
 John W. "Jack" Pinard   
116 E Garden Green, Port Hueneme CA 93041-1926 
Cell 805 340-6533