[NoVa-Corvairs] RE: Manual Choke Cable for '61s/ Oil Filters/ This SaturdayMorni ng

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Speaking of slumber ...

This weekend I had the Green Machine out on the road for the first time in 3.5 years!  Unbelievably, with no fiddling, it had plenty of power and didn't hesitate at all.  Even more unbelievably, during its maiden voyage I received a phone call from Greg (sixth sense?).

I feel that must state the obvious: a late model is superior to an early model in almost every single way.  They're just more flingable.  The shifter throws are much shorter too (though I guess you could always do a 4spd transplant).  Now I don't know if I want to sell.

The '65 needs a brake adjustment, as it darts to the right.  It always did this, but now is the time to rectify it.  The valves chatter a bit, even after fully warmed.  Hopefully, someone can supply me with the following parts:

-A carb j-bolt

-The rod with the four rubber bushings that goes from the rear A-arm to the frame.  The one on the right is broken and the wheel is splayed.

At the 2/19 meeting at my house I'll have the following parts available for a small contribution:

-cylinder barrel cores
-pistons
-cylinder head cores
-late trunk lid
-engine shrouds

Mike, perhaps I'll come by on Sat to see Rip Van Corvair's twenty-first century maiden voyage.

best,
daniel




----- Original Message -----
From: "Puglisi, Michael" <PuglisiM@cder.fda.gov>
To: "'novacc-list@corvair.org'" <novacc-list@corvair.org>
Subject: [NoVa-Corvairs] RE: Manual Choke Cable for '61s/ Oil Filters/ This SaturdayMorni ng
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 10:22:24 -0500

> 
> I will call the Corvair Underground today.  Thanks for the tip.
> 
> Bryan- I'll take 2 of those oil filters.  I'll bring some cash to Daniel's
> on the 19th.
> 
> Darrin and I are meeting at about 9:00 am this Saturday morning (2/12) to
> try to start my engine after 16 years of slumber.  If all goes well, it
> should be a lot of fun. All are welcome to join us.  The car is still at my
> parents house, where we had the November meeting (2286 Glenmore Terr.,
> Rockville). Please let me know if anyone needs directions.  Lets hope we
> have weather like this past weekend.
> 
> -Mike
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bryan Blackwell [mailto:bryan@skiblack.com]
> Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 9:40 PM
> To: novacc-list@corvair.org
> Subject: Re: [NoVa-Corvairs] Replacement Manual Choke Cable for '61s
> 
> 
> I would definitely check with the Underground - they are getting out of
> the used part business and have a lot of the used stuff on sale.  I'd
> give them a call.  BTW, I should be at the Feb meeting and I'll bring
> the oil filters for any interested parties.
> 
> --Bryan
> 
> On Feb 4, 2005, at 3:14 PM, Howard Ghee wrote:
> 
> > Hi Mike,
> >  
> > I know Clark's has a fair amount....have you tried Corvair
> > Underground?  It's worth a shot.
> >  
> > -Howard
> >
> 
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