<VV> In defense of stock Corvairs

[Mark Corbin]

Just like those who chose to use spin-on filter adapters, rather than
purchase AC PF-4 filters. It all goes back to market demand. If you chose
to cut off your nose to spite your face by insisting on using "alternate"
parts, you'll get what you deserve - an early demise of the original stuff.

Clark's was big enough to afford to have "genuine" Corvair-type filters
built, but he can't do that for everything. Even HE has his limits. And
tires may be crossing that line. Besides, classic cars look gross with huge
wheels. Ever see a '50's Chevy with Dub wheels? YUCK! A Corvair was meant
to have 13" wheels, 14's max. Even 15's are pushing it, IMHO.

For the record, I've tried some 14" Berlinetta aluminum wheels with
215-60R14's on a Corvair. Sure, they fit. But the car definately was
over-tired. I have them for sale now....

-Mark

> [Original Message]
> Subject: <VV> In defense of stock Corvairs
>
> Fools, we have been told, rush in where angels fear to tread.  Thus it 
is 
> that I feel compelled to weigh in on this thread.  Anyone who knows me  
> knows my strong preference for preserving Corvairs in stock condition the
way  
> God and General Motors intended.  I share Dr. Hubbell's opinion that
CORSA  
> and its members perhaps do not adequately value stock Corvairs.  I can't  
> help but wonder whether we would now be lamenting the waning availability
of 
> new  13" tires if there weren't so many among us intent upon installing
on our 
>  Corvairs wheels of such enormous size that we then need advice on 
> modifying the  fenders to accommodate them.
>  
> ~Bill Stanley
>