<VV> Tranny identification

[DTerry8123 at aol.com]

The 1960 that my parents bought new (built in march 1960) had an  aluminum 
case. How do I know? The transmission failed at 20 K miles when the  
mainshaft dropped down and started grinding a hole in the case. We had the old  
transmission for years. The replacement was cast iron.
 
Dan Terry
1965 Corsa 140 coupe
Corvair Atlanta
 
 
In a message dated 2/7/2012 8:29:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
vairologist at cox.net writes:

Smitty  Says;  The whole exercise on my part was   GGGG, but we did  gain a 
little something from it.  We are pretty sure there were no 4 spds  in 60.  
I would like to know for sure about the aluminum cases.   Were 60s actually 
aluminum?  None of the ones I have scrapped out had  aluminum boxes.  If I 
am not mistaken the one in the Corvair museum hands  is a 4 speed.  Can you 
verify that Clark?  It was built as a 3 or 4  off to be used in road racing. 
 Just for everyday driving and for towing  I "like Tim" prefer a  PG.
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