[NoVa-Corvairs] Battery, Wheels, Gas Tank Sending Unit Tool

[Greg & Virginia]

Mike (& Darren), CONGRATULATIONS!  I know the feeling of bringing Corvairs
back from the dead, so I know you are excited!  The 51R is correct.  The
WalMart batteries are actually made by Exide, so you are getting an
American-made battery for a reasonable price.  Generator or alternator does
not matter...  After you drain whatever may be left in the gas tank, you do
not need any type of special wrench to remove the sending unit, just a dull
screwdriver, and light taps with a hammer.  You are lucky that the car is a
'61, because if you have to replace the tank, they are available new (this
is not the case with '60's).  I have had very good luck sandblasting the
outside of old gas tanks, then cleaning out the inside with an old chain,
and resealing, both in the case of a '64 Continental and the '62 Rampside I
currently have (both tanks are not available new).  I would not bother
trying to save the tires, unless they are the originals, and you only plan
on driving the car on and off of a trailer at car shows.  Do you really need
another set of wheels and tires hanging around?  You can get a very good
quality set of radials for a reasonable price.  SAFETY is of the utmost
concern!  We'll see you Saturday...   Greg

----- Original Message -----
From: <AnnePugs at aol.com>
To: <novacc-list at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 8:22 PM
Subject: [NoVa-Corvairs] Battery, Wheels, Gas Tank Sending Unit Tool


> Hi-
>
> I need a new battery for the '61.  Greg mentioned that I can buy one from
> Wall Mart (I think).
> Greg told me the number of the one I need but I can't remember it (maybe
> 51-R?).  I don't know if it matters, but remember this car has a generator
(not an
> alternator).
>
> Also, I need to get into my gas tank to see what the condition is.  Does
> anyone have one of those tools for removing the sending unit that I could
borrow?
>
> Lastly (for now) I'm thinking about getting 4 used replacement wheels
(13", 4
> lug).  Just plain steel wheels.  4 of the wheels I have are mounted with
the
> original tires (remember only 6012 original miles on the car).  I don't
know
> if they have any value, but they do hold air and I'm told those wheels are
> pretty cheap and easy to find.  I'm also concerned that removing the old
tires
> from the wheels will destroy them (the tires, not the wheels).  Any advice
on
> that would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Mike
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