<VV> Gages Cluster conversion from Monza to Corsa

[Jim Houston]

Clark's is coming out with a floor shift conversion for the PG -- that 
would solve that problem...  running a wire to the rear for the tach and 
CHT isn't a big deal, nor is the 1/8" line for the MP ...  don't give up 
on it yet...

Jim Houston

Russell Little wrote:
> Based on the very helpful feedback it looks like I may have a very nice
> Corsa cluster for sale.
>
> Thanks to all
>
> Russell J. Little
> Kincaid Associates, LLC
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: J R Read_HML [mailto:hmlinc at sbcglobal.net] 
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 4:34 PM
> To: KincaidLLC at verizon.net; VirtualVairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> Gages Cluster conversion from Monza to Corsa
>
> I don't know if it is worth the effort on a PG car, but I seem to remember 
> someone posting about having done that - or maybe it was in the Communique -
>
> not sure.  I'm only talking about modifying (cutting a hole in the dash) 
> here.
>
> Anyway - you would also need to run some wires to the rear - one for the 
> tach - attaches at the coil and one for the head temp for which you will 
> also need a thermistor (the sending unit).  You also need a vacuum line to 
> make the "boost" gauge work - but it will never show anything above ZERO on 
> the assumption that you do not have a turbo.
>
> There might be some other stuff I forgot - it has been a while since I did 
> this and was on stick shift.
>
> Later, JR
> CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
> '61 Rampside Standard 4/110 (Spyder dash)
> '65 Monza Convertible 4/140 (Corsa dash)
> "Keep the Love Alive"
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Russell Little" <Kincaidllc at verizon.net>
> To: <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 12:08 PM
> Subject: <VV> Gages Cluster conversion from Monza to Corsa
>
>
>   
>> Looking for advise and hopefully written directions on how to convert a
>> Corvair Monza instrument cluster to a Corsa.
>>
>>
>>
>> I bought a used Corsa cluster yesterday at a swap meet but as I look 
>> closer
>> I do see some challenges.
>>
>> 1.       My car is an automatic so this cluster was designed for a 
>> standard
>> shift - thus no cut out for dash shifter
>>
>> 2.       The speedometer --- do I use my old or do I have to use new. I
>> would like to keep over mileage original if possible
>>
>> 3.       What do I have to do to connect the other gages such as tach, 
>> oil,
>> etc.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you have done this in the past I, would you do it again?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>> Russell J. Little
>>
>> Lithia, Florida  33547-1083
>>
>>
>>
>> Email: KincaidLLC at verizon.net
>>
>> office  813-651-1910
>>
>> cell       813-728-4159
>>
>>
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