<VV> 65 convertible shimmy

[jimster1]

To add more fuel to the shimmy debate, I've had my Corsa for about five
years.  The first three or so were shimmy free.  Its got a new idler arm and
new pitman bushing, albeit the rubber one.  I think the next step is to take
it to a first class frond end shop and let them find out what is out of
kilter.  It's also a rust free Cali. Car.  No limberitis in the monocoque.

Jim
'66 turbovert
BTW is shakes just as hard with the top up as well as down...not a factor.

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of J R Read_HML
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 10:20 PM
To: mike hicks; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> 65 convertible shimmy

I'm inclined to agree with mike hicks, at least where '65s (and maybe '66s -

I've had both) are concerned.  My current ('65) vert is quite pristine - no 
evidence of rust (and none expected).  This car lived in (dry) Sacramento 
most of it's life and near LA for a couple of years until I bought it.  Has 
not "ever?" seen salt.  It now lives in IL and only goes out after all salt 
is off the roads.

It will give me a minor VERY momentary shake at lower speeds on occasion. 
I've never paid attention to the speed at the time (but probably around 
30ish) since this is my third LM vert and they have all done that.  Since I 
normally only drive it in top down weather, I cannot say how it reacts in 
top up conditions, but I have no specific recollection of a "top up" shake. 
I'll try to pay attention to that the next time I have the top up while 
driving.  Don't hold your breath for THAT report.  I usually put the top 
down in early summer and leave it that way unless I get caught in a downpour

that I can't outdrive.

The top went down on St. Patrick's day this year (earliest ever for this 
car).  That was a fun day.  It went back to the storage location that 
evening (top still down) because of the weather report for the next few 
days.

Later, JR
CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
"Keep the Love Alive"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "mike hicks" <mhicks130 at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 11:33 PM
Subject: <VV> 65 convertible shimmy


> my '65 vert has the shimmy at those speeds.  It doesn't bug me - it
> makes my car that much more "unique".
>
> Tight lug nuts, shakers, new tires - it's just a part of the car's
> personality.
>
> I swear I've reviews from when the cars were new that mention the shimmy.


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