[FC] 1964 Greenbrier Questions

[kjklemm@hotmail.com]

Love to here what everyone has to say about this.  I have had corvairs for 22 years now and just got my first greenbrier/FC 2 months ago. It's a 64 deluxe pg too.      Unfortunately I haven't driven it much yet as I am redoing the interior now, but first impression is read the caution sighs on off ramps... she got a touch of a lean with no swaybars. Driving it around town is a breeze and response fairly well, merging on the highway isn't as easy.  She does ride smooth though.  Being at the front is a bit of an adjustment, as all movements are multiplied (up, down, and turning) I find it fun. For me it is just cool to have a vair that my entire family can ride in. It all comes down to your driving style, but if you go into it with the knowledge that you won't be able to merge at 85 mph or take Sharp curves twice what is recommended you'll be fine.
Keith klemm
64 greenbrier
64 syder 
66 corsa 

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From: "jonathan whalen" <jwhalen12345 at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Aug 7, 2010 9:41 am
Subject: [FC] 1964 Greenbrier Questions
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>

Good Afternoon:  I've alway been curious about Forward Control vehicles and
see that a '64 Greenbrier has come up for sale close to where I live.
Here's the ebay listing:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250677691927&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

I sat in a Greenbrier Deluxe for the first time at the national convention
and like it a lot.  But I've never driven one or been a passanger in one.
What do they drive like (I own a '65 Corsa and '66 sedan and don't expect
them to handle like cars)?  How are the PG's...do they handle the weight of
the vehicle well?  If I check this van out, what common rust\mechanical
problem areas should I look at?  I'm assuming floorboard and rocker panel
rust are common problem areas.  Did the '64 Greenbriers come with the
updated EM suspension?  I like the colour of this van and wonder if it's
original.  Thanks for your time and any suggestions or comments would be
appreciated.  Thank you.
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