<VV> 1960 Corvair problems?

[Ramon Rodriguez III]

Thanks Lon, it sounds like the 1960 is an option then.

Ray R.




On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 6:08 PM, lonwall at corvairunderground.com <
corvairs at pacifier.com> wrote:

> RAY - I love all years and models of Corvairs but am slightly partial to
> earlies (especially FC's) - The only things to be concerned about on a
> 1960 are - The gas tank, the gas heater and the single reservoir master
> cylinder.  All things you cannot modify.
>
> Other than that a 1960 with a late motor would be great and with an
> automatic you'd have a worry free daily driver. In fact I've got my ear
> to the ground for a 1960 2 door automatic for Linda.
>
> Lon
> www.corvairunderground.com
>
>
>   From: "Ramon Rodriguez III" <corvairgrymm at gmail.com> To:
> <virtualvairs at corvair.org> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 2:37 PM
> Subject: <VV> 1960 Corvair problems?
> >> Hi guys.
> >>
> >> We are now shopping for a new EM coupe for Missy and she likes the look
> of
> >> the 1960 model best. If a later model engine is used in a 1960 how many
> >> quirks remain that could prove annoying in maintaining the car as a
> daily
> >> driver (on the cheap!)?
> >>
> >> I'm trying to talk her into buying a 61-64 instead and told her that we
> >> could pick up a 1960 front panel and have it welded in to give the the
> >> look
> >> she wants (note that this car will be very custom anyway).   Note that
> >> Missy is not concerned with any of the other features or trim unique to
> >> the
> >> 1960 model, only the cave nose and 1960 front emblem.
> >>
> >> I hope this doesn't stir up a battle between those who like the 60
> models
> >> and those who don't, I just want the relevant facts to help us make an
> >> informed decision.
> >>
> >> Ray and Missy
> >>
>
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