[SCG] 64 changes.

[Paul Steinberg]

I have a 1964 Corvair Spyder that was built the first day of production in 
1963 based on the serial number, and the production numbers on the data tag. 
For all intent and purpose, it appears to be a left over 1963 body with 1964 
items added.  The first design 1964 luggage lid had the same type of letter 
that were used on the rear lid.  The front leading edge of the luggage 
compartment lid was foam filled by GM for some unknown reason.  These front 
lids rapidly rusted out, and very early on, they made the change to the hood 
with the letter studs and nuts.  Mine had this early first design lid, and 
when it was painted, the paint would bubble the next day.  Twice it was 
ground down to bare metal, prepped, and painted, and each time more pin hole 
rust would come through.  It was at that time that we decided to take a 
panel cutter to the front of the hood to see what was going on.  Only then 
did we see the spray foam that was holding the moisture.  It has been 
replaced with the second design lid, and no more problem.  Can't comment on 
the other issues, since I would have to look at the car to determine what is 
what.  I only remember the luggage area, since I was comparing it to another 
1964 Spyder that I own.  Paul in CT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "4carbcorvair" <4carbcorvair at gmail.com>
To: <scg-list at tiger.skiblack.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 6:30 PM
Subject: [SCG] 64 changes.


> Hi all. Discussion was started on Corvair Center regarding vents in 64 
> model
> trunks. Than discussion of Bill Hubbell's requests of 64 models. I have 
> some
> of the oddities and was wondering which were early, mid or late 64 run
> changes or any other info.
>
> 1. First is my Fisher Body tag. Apparently part of the build date number 
> is
> missing, may be a 5th week of October build. Next on the tag is the 
> 'Paint'
> and 'Trim' seem to be in the same location as a LM, vs in the middle as I
> have seen on other EM's. Last on the tag is the 'E' on the opposite side 
> of
> the tag after the ACC line.
>
> 2. When was the vent on the passanger side of the trunk not used? Any ryme
> or reason for this change?
>
> 3. Trunk lids. Some have push in 'CORVAIR' script, the replacement lid I
> have has the type with nuts, holes on the bottom side of the lid to access
> the nuts.
>
> 4. Engine lid. Some have 8 drain holes, others have 2. Which was early
> production? Which was late? Why the change:
>
> 5. Engine lid seal. Why was a short one used than larger? When was the
> change?
>
> I have pics of both styles engine and trunk lids.
>
> Thank you for ANY input on these changes.
>
> http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/4carbcorvair/64%20Spyder/?action=view&current=100_0447.jpg
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> http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/4carbcorvair/64%20Spyder/?action=view&current=100_0504.jpg
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> http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/4carbcorvair/64%20Spyder/?action=view&current=100_0503.jpg
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> http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/4carbcorvair/64%20Spyder/?action=view&current=100_0502.jpg
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> http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/4carbcorvair/64%20Spyder/?action=view&current=100_0498.jpg
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> http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/4carbcorvair/64%20Spyder/?action=view&current=100_0497.jpg
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> http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/4carbcorvair/64%20Spyder/?action=view&current=100_0499.jpg
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>
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