<VV> Need help with Clutch info on 61 Rampy

Ron ronh at owt.com
Wed Jul 6 15:19:04 EDT 2005


Wow, I sure wouldn't live in a place like that!  I have ten non-running cars 
on my property at this time.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Melanie Teller" <ponymel at earthlink.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 10:40 AM
Subject: <VV> Need help with Clutch info on 61 Rampy


> Hi all,
>
> I'm new to the list and since I receive about 10 digests a day (very 
> prolific and verbal group this list is! :) I thought I would post my "cry 
> for help" here!
>
> I have a 1961 Rampy Truck that is at a friend's house in Ontario, 
> California (near Pomona California).  My friend's husband has been slowly 
> (due to my low cash flow) repairing and working on Mugsy.  This past 
> weekend I received word that they will be cited for any and all 
> non-running/moving vehicles on their property (they DO have a large 1/4 
> acre lot and he does putter on cars there) so though my Mugsy is 
> "running," apparently he can't "move" due to needing a new clutch.  I've 
> contacted my friend and asked for a list of parts needed and am awaiting 
> the answer.  Upon my research on the internet (I've yet to speak to a 
> person, though I understand my friend has spoke to California COrvair 
> Parts in Corona and were quoted $385 for a 'clutch'), I'm finding that 
> using "clutch" means different things to different people.  I imagine that 
> all the parts and such that goes with the 'clutch' is what is needed.
>
> My real dilemma is that I don't have $385 and neither does my friend, so 
> poor Mugsy Rampy is up a creek without a paddle (or a clutch as it were).
>
> Does anyone here have ideas on what my friend "might" could do to make 
> Mugsy 'moveable' that would be quick and cheap and might satisfy the 
> situation (inspector apparently is returning on Monday July 11th--so no 
> time to do much of anything really) until "real" parts and such could be 
> gotten together for my poor truck?
>
> Thank you for ANY and all advice and suggestions.
>
> Best,
>
> Melanie Teller
> Northridge, CA
>
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