<VV> New to list...

[Harry Yarnell]

Jason, don't forget the two most probable causes of sloppy steering; the
idler arm and the Pittman (drag link) bushing.

Harry Yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
perryman, MD
hyarnell1@earthlink.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "N. Joseph Potts" <pottsf@msn.com>
To: "Jason Morris" <neosore@gmail.com>; <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 10:16 AM
Subject: RE: <VV> New to list...


> I recently bought and installed said short-shaft steering box from
Clark's,
> and it is working just fine. I WOULD suggest you check your car carefully,
> though, to make sure that YOURS takes a short shaft before ordering. You
may
> need long shaft, or something else.
>
> Joe Potts
> Miami, Florida USA
> 1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org]On Behalf Of Jason Morris
> Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2004 11:25 PM
> To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> New to list...
>
>
> Howdy guys!
>
> I just moved to San Antonio Texas and drove my 1965 Monza (4dr) all
> the way.  Just subscribed to this list and wanted to say hi and get a
> few questions answered.
>
> 1.  Does any one know of a corvair club in San Antonio.  I know that
> there once was an "Alamo City Corvair Club" but the email I sent to
> them was bounced back.
>
> 2.  After the wife saw all of the trouble it took to drive my baby
> down she has give the go ahead to complete any work that needs to be
> done to make my car drivable.  The engine and 3 speed are find SO...
>
> A. I'm going to do a full suspension rebuild (bushings, springs,
> shocks, arms, etc...)
> I was planning on getting the ultimate rebuild kit from Clark's
> (w/Premium bearings).  And Heavy duty springs and shocks.
>
> B.  Replace or Rebuild the steering box, to fix the slop in the steering.
> I was thinking of the 65-66 SHORT SHAFT REBUILT STEERING BOX from Clark's
>
> C. New Rims and Tires.
> 245/50R-14 for the front and 265/50R-14 for the rear... Just like
> "Darth Vair"....  I love the look of that car.
>
> Any comments or advise would be greatly appreciated.  This is the
> first corvair I've owned so thanks for the help.
>
> Jason Morris
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