<VV> Re: VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 28, Issue 120

[Padgett]

>  Anyway,  I do not want to offend anyone,  but back in the late sixties 
> or early seventies,  none  of  'us' would have seriously considered a Vair,

That sounds like a left coaster. In Michigan where I went to school 
Corvairs were popular (I had three then - Corsa convert, Fitch coupe, van) 
and they really served all purposes from autocrossing to hauling.

They do have many things in common with VWs (or BSA motorcycles for that 
matter - had a Lightning at the time) - vertically split cases for one and 
gave English motorocycles the name "leaky twin" (later Triumphs solved the 
problem by putting a sponge under the block).

 > Those VWdubber groups will welcome anything with wheels and the engine 
outback  whether its 78% rusty primer or show material.  They aren't snooty 
like some high dollar vehicle clubs.  Ya might be impressed by some of 
their rides, and I'm certain that they will surely impressed by yours.<

Frankly, that was my biggest disappointment in coming back to Corvairs - at 
many meetings, mine was the only one . Since to me a lot of the reason for 
going was the stroll through the parking lot. Another loss was the months 
between events and then many were static shows. Where are the rallys that 
anyone with a driveable car could go on ?  There are weekly cruises but 
generic ones.

I know, the times have changed and I could help correct if I had the time 
but it was still largely a let-down.

Padgett