<VV> parts change-ability

[J R Read]

Are the "frame rails" still inexistence?  If gone - just forget about this 
project.  It took me two years of searching to find a decent Rampside - 
worthy of spending time or $$ on.  That was a dozen years ago.  I suspect 
that there are far fewer (decent starting point ones) available by now 
unless you have a crew of folks and very deep pockets at the ready.

Later, JR

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Fuenzalida" <ray_pilot at yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 1:05 PM
Subject: <VV> parts change-ability


Hello Corvair Gurus,
Just seeking some advice.
Picked up a Rampside. She had been sitting in water so the whole bottom has 
problems.
First problem is that the wheels are badly rusted and locked up. Will not 
turn at all. had to drag it onto and off of the trailer. Currently on jack 
stands. have been beating on the drums with a sledge and the front wheels 
are now somewhat loose. I should be able to get them off. of course bearings 
and everything else is rusted through. I know the drums from a late 60's 
chevy will fit. My question is can I just remove the whole assembly from a 
junkyard donor car (not Corvair) and have it bolt on to the Rampside. I 
could take off the upper and lower ball joints and steering from the front 
wheel assembly If there were one I could get from another vehicle.
Is that possible? Any recommendations as to cars to look for to get parts 
from? What about the rear wheels? Will the Chevy assembly just bolt on?
I know I can go measure everything but I thought it would be faster to just 
ask. Thanks.

That's just step one. Lots more to go.

Ray
New Orleans
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