<VV> 66 monza convertible

[Shelrockbored at aol.com]

Tim:
 
I can't see the critical part of the rust you say is on/in the fenders,  
that part of the pictures, in the broadside images, are in shadow.   This is 
my gut feeling for what it is worth and it depends largely on the  integrity 
of the rocker panels.  If these are shot, very likely if the  front floor 
panels are gone, then I would part out the car.  Not that it  cannot be 
repaired but it is expensive and time consuming.  If the  panels are good then get 
it running and sell it.  A broken flywheel can be  replaced much more 
easily than bad rocker panels.
 
A very simple way to determine if the rocker panels are still intact is to  
do the convertible test as defined in the book "Corvair  Basics."  Release 
the convertible top from the windshield but do not  lower it.  Open both 
doors and rock the car by the doors.  If the  panels are intact the top should 
rock with the car.  If there is  appreciable play in the panels the 
difference will be noticeable by the  proximity of the top to the windshield.  It 
will not rock in unison with  the rest of the car.  Another method as 
described in "Corvair Basics"  is to open both doors and have someone stand in the 
center of the car.  If  the panels are bad the doors will either not close or 
close poorly with  appreciable rubbing felt and/or seen.  A third method 
which I observed  myself is to jack up the rear of the car so the rear wheels 
are off the  ground.  Clearance between the doors and the front fenders will 
noticeably  change.  It may be impossible to open the doors without 
damaging either the  doors or the fenders.  
 
Among other things, this is what I would look for if purchasing a  
convertible Corvair.
 
Hope this helps.
 
Steve Sassi
Long Island Corvair (LICA)
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 3/27/2012 2:42:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
patiomatt at aol.com writes:

I have a  1966 Corvair monza convertible I'm debating whether to sell off 
whole 
or  by the piece. Vin is 105676W125205.  It has the 110hp w/powerglide.  
Interior 
was reupholstered roughly 5+ years ago & still looks good. It  needs front 
floors( I have new replacements), lower fenders & lower  doors are rusted 
thru, 
the flywheel is missing a few teeth (hence it eats  starters & won't 
start), 
conv. top is manual & complete (no  leaks....... yet), all glass is good 
except 
the rear softtop plastic is  almost brown. Car is in Decatur, Il. Any & all 
replies are  appreciated!!
Thanks in advance, Tim Hawk