<VV> Ressurrection update

[Stephen Upham]

	Well, Ken and I installed the gas tank and filler tube, in-line fuel 
filter, heater hoses; dropped, cleaned, repainted, and installed a new 
gasket on the tranny pan, installed a new plug for the mechanical fuel 
pump orifice, and then at 3:55 p.m. Saturday, I was able to sit in the 
front seat, turn the ignition key and hear that sweet, sweet sound of 
my new engine roaring to life.  There was a lot of smoke due to the 
tranny fluid that remained in the mufflers from me trying to 
unsuccessfully loosen the pistons last August when this rebuild got 
underway.
	Next week, we will install new brake cylinders, drum hole adjustment 
plugs, a new dual master cylinder, vacuum modulator valve, new front 
tie rod bushings, and if all goes well, she should be able to drive 
around the neighborhood for a few minutes.  It will be my first 
experience behind the wheel of a late although Corvairs of all types 
have been a part of my family since 1963. I have never personally owned 
a Corvair although I have personally driven '62 standard coupe, a '63 
four door pg, a van whose year model escapes me (but it was a 
standard), and a '64 (I think) Rampside, and ridden in a '66 Corsa 
Turbo Coupe.  The last time I drove any of the listed Corvairs was in 
1981!
	I'm looking forward to a very special experience next week.  Wish me 
luck!

Stephen Upham
Dallas, Texas

Mid prod. #18732 -1965 Monza sedan 110, Sierra Tan - Saddle, PG, A/C, 
original AM/FM, clock, tint, oil bath air filter, w/ 77K
(soon to be out of group red for the first time in twelve years)


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