<VV> Parts Needed for 1960 Bolivian Corvair

[Shaun McGarvey]

Hey Bill, my '60 700 4dr has steel, painted door sills, while all other 
Corvairs I've seen, including some '60s have the aluminum. Anyone know the 
scoop on this?

yea, Vairily ... Shaun

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Hubbell" <whubbell at umich.edu>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 4:35 PM
Subject: RE: <VV> Parts Needed for 1960 Bolivian Corvair


> Hey, I see that my earlier post did not format well, so here is a re-post 
> of
> the parts that Richard is looking for (Bill Hubbell)
>
> "Corvair" insignia for sides of both front fenders.
>
> "Chevrolet" insignia for rear engine cover
>
> Front trunk cylinder
>
> Dashboard switch knobs
>
> Aluminum door sill plates
>
> Cowl vents & doors for kick panels (other than pics in the manual, have no
> idea what goes in there)
>
> Windshield wiper arms
>
> 2 Interior door handles with washers
>
> 3 Window crank handles with washers
>
> Interior rear view mirror and mount
>
> Bumper guards
>
> Alternator/filter adapter  (NOTE: I also think we should get him a CORVAIR
> alternator and Voltage Regulator or else a late model internally regulated
> GM regulator with CORVAIR front frame and pulley.  He planned to used a
> NISSAN alternator and modify the mount, but this would be easier.  GM 
> parts
> are almost non-existent in Bolivia - wjh)
>
> High beam dimmer switch
>
> Turn signal internals and lever (all I have is the collar)
>
> Horn button
>
> Steering wheel bearing, seat and spring
>
> Cut valve covers for adjusting, or extras that can be cut
>
> Left and right air baffles and clips
>
> Thermostat
>
> Air tubes from air filter to carburetors (will use hoses if I can't find
> tubes)
>
> Choke mechanism for air intake (can't find in any catalogs)
>
> Shroud pieces..  Still counting (comparing pieces to shop manual photos)
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of whubbell at cox.net
> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 10:42 AM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> Parts Needed for 1960 Bolivian Corvair
>
> Hey, guys,
>
>
>
> I have been posting to Richard Widman, the fellow restoring that 1960
> Corvair in Bolivia.  He has a daughter who lives in Virginia and will be
> visiting her in August, so I am trying to get a bunch of parts together 
> for
> his car before then.  Here is a list of things he says he needs.  If any 
> of
> you want to help, post to me and I will co-ordinate getting them to him.
>
> If you need some money for the parts, let me know - I will see what we can
> work out.
>
> I will also be at the CORSA convention Monday through Thursday looking for
> parts for his car.
>
> Thanks!
> Bill Hubbell
>
> p.s. I am also trying to get him to join CORSA - he is not sure of the
> value, living so far away.  I will buy his membership if necessary, but 
> will
> also take donations if we want to make this a group thing.
>
> Parts needed:
> [Bill Hubbell] <snip>
>
>
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