<VV> Re: <VV>test drive?

[J R Read_HML]

My first - useable - Vair was a late convert - PG.  I enjoyed the car... 
just had to remember to set the brake EVERY time you parked as there is no P 
gear on the Corvairs.

All my current Vairs are 4 spd.  I prefer that.  But, I've got a buddy who 
is switching his 4spd Rampside to PG.  There seems to often be an issue with 
chattering clutches in the trucks - don't know why.

My advise would be...  if you are unsure of whether or not you are going to 
be happy with the PG car, a 30 minute ride may not tell you the whole story 
of everyday use.  Wait/look for the car you want which has 4spd.  It will be 
there.  Save your $$ in the meantime, so you can get an even nicer one!

I'm always seeing folks changing the drive train from PG to stick AND the 
reverse.  Seems like a lot of effort and extra $$ spent when you could just 
find the right car with the right trans (for you) in the first place.  Well, 
unless you prefer working on them than driving them....  then this gives you 
something to do over the winter?

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Later, JR
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
'66 beater Coupe - icemobile 4/140

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cepak, Tom A" <tom.a.cepak@lmco.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 9:27 AM
Subject: <VV> Does anyone have an Early PG in the DFW area that I can test 
drive?


> Ok, here's the deal.  I'm SERIOUSLY concidering flying to California to
> buy a restored '63 Monza Convertible with PG.  I've never driven one
> with the automatic and I'm not sure if I'd like driving it or not.
> Before I waste good money on an airline ticket just to find out I don't
> like driving a PG, I'd like to drive one locally.  I live in Fort Worth
> Texas , I just mailed in my application yesterday to the NTCA, so I
> don't have a roster.  I'm willing (within reason) to compensate you.  I
> don't need a long test drive, maybe just 30 minutes or so.  I've also
> thought about converting this vehicle to 4-speed, but I really don't
> have the space to house a donor car, nor the time right now to convert
> it.  So, if I buy a PG I drive a PG.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom
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