<VV> Re: [FC] Structo Rampside

[Michael Emanuele]

mopar at jbcs2.net wrote:
> A few years back there was someone selling replacement parts at a
> Convention, I don't remember who it was but he had ramps and windshields.
>
> there are 2 designs for the structo Rampside.
> One is what I refer to as a Cab forward design that does not have the
> proper slant back of the roof in relation to the front of the vehicle.
> The other version looks more like a true rampside.
> One of these complete generally has wipers, side view mirrors and possibly
> air horns on the roof. If you have any holes in these areas with nothing in
> them, these plastic pieces may be missing.
> Colors:
> In my colection, and what I have seen include brown, blue, green, red,
> maroon and the Yellow scool bus.
>
> I actually made an "acceptable" windshield by cutting up an empty vodka
> bottle, leaving enough tab to attach it top and bottom after removing the
> roof.
>
> I cannot think of what could be missing on the back of yours as all mine
> are solid there.
> A Nylint Falcon pickup has a tail gate, but no ramp.
> Can you send me a picture?
>
> Gary Swiatowy
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: Keith Hammett keith.hammett at stainlessfab.com
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org, corvanatics at corvair.org
> Subject: [FC] Structo Rampside
>
> Over the weekend we went on a trip to get away for awhile.  Took the
> kids to Kaleidoscope and the Hallmark center in Kansas City, they really
> enjoyed it and spent 4 hours in Kaleidoscope.  On Sunday we were headed
> to the zoo but needed to kill an hour.  The wife said I would like to go
> into the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall (Kids heard BORING).  So off the
> highway I went to turn back and go to the Antique mall.  While walking
> around I of course searched every booth that had cars looking for a
> model corvair, none were to be found.  Then the last several rows I was
> playing around with the little one and went zooming past several booths.
> A cry came out from my nine year old, "Dad a Rampside".  Brakes came on
> and I quickly went back thinking I would find a want-a-be rampside.
> When she pointed it out to me I couldn't believe my eyes, there on the
> shelf was a Structo Rampside.  Even better it was in really good shape,
> the ramp was still attached and operating.  The windshield was cracked,
> and something missing off of the back (tailgate center).  Other than
> that it was in excellent shape.  Needless to say I bought it!
>
> Now the questions, What is missing off of the back (tailgate center)?
> Did the Structo company identify any toys as Corvair95?  What other
> colors were they made in or is red it?  What is the typical going rate
> for these (purely to see if I got a great buy, sorry not going to sell)?
> Is there a way to repair the cracked windshield?
> Thanks,
>
> Keith Hammett
>
>
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You might try contacting Harold Dexter from the Detroit Area Corvair 
Club. He refurbishes the Structo Rampsides and has many replacement 
parts. He has even designed tannue covers and other things. I believe he 
might have windshields.
My Structo Rampside also has a hole in the rear tailgate center shaped 
like an upside down "U". Don't know the purpose of this unless it was 
used as a trailer hitch.

Mike Emanuele