<VV> Change to 14" or 15" wheels on early Corvairs

Marc Sheridan sheridanma1966 at gmail.com
Tue Apr 8 10:07:51 EDT 2014


Check out Brian's website. It has all your answers. There are several
Japanese cars that have the same bolt pattern as the early Corvair.

http://autoxer.skiblack.com/tires.html

Marc Sheridan


On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 8:00 AM, <JRVIDRINE at aol.com> wrote:

> With proper sized 13" tires becoming rare, I'm considering the possibility
> of trying to purchase 14" or 15" wheels and go with a tire that will fit
> and  work when my current (new) tires need replacement (yes - I'm planning
> on
> keeping  my 62 Monza Coupe and on living a long time - I hope).  I have
> heard that  the 1963 Chevy II Nova SS came with 14" 4 bolt wheels with a 4
> X 4
> 1/2" bolt  pattern.  Where in the world would someone find these.  I
> haven't
> had  any luck checking the Internet.
>     In the March Corsa Communique there is a beautiful  1964 with some
> great looking wheels.  It only says that they are 15X7 XXR  wheels with
> 206/60
> tires.  It looks like it has other than a 4 bolt  pattern.  How does that
> work.  If anyone has any ideas on this I would  be interested to see them.
>  I
> believe that at some point we will have  to be able to retro fit our cars
> with 14" or 15" wheels or put them on blocks  (which I don't want to do).
>
> Thanks,
> Randy Vidrine
> 62 Monza Coupe
> Branch, LA
>
>
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> 1. printed Corsa Membership directory  (Sethracer at aol.com)
> 2. Re: BOOK (shortle)
> 3.  Re: battery drain (shortle)
> 4. Re: Lifemobile >> was  BOOK (George Jones)
> 5.  BOOK (Ray Davis)
> 6. Re: CORSA vs. Corsa vs corsa vs CorSA (shortle)
> 7. Re: Just  another tool (Karl Haakonsen)
> 8. Re: CORSA vs. Corsa vs corsa  vs CorSA (J. R.  Read)
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> Message:  1
> Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 16:23:11 -0400 (EDT)
> From:  Sethracer at aol.com
> Subject: <VV> printed Corsa Membership  directory
> To: 32chevy at 0306.org, virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Message-ID:  <65b9a.5fe0c88.40746336 at aol.com>
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> I`ll pay for an updated printed directory if they  ever put one  out!  You
> don`t have to
> be in a good service  area for the printed  directory to work!
>
> John  Howell
>
>
> John - the 2013 version is available from Corsa at the web  site. Since
> sales are restricted only to members - for anti-spamming  reasons, I think
> -
> you have to log in and go to the store to find  it. The "Publications"  tab
> covers the Communique, etc., not items  for sale. If you haven't  logged on
> before, you will have to sign up  somehow. I have forgotten how, I  did it
> many
> years ago. Instructions  might be somewhere on the site.  -   Seth
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 7  Apr 2014 15:12:38 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
> From: shortle  <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> BOOK
> To: John  Konkal <jkonkal at centurylink.net>,     virtual  corvair
> <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Message-ID:
> <13546503.1396905159708.JavaMail.root at elwamui-royal.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
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> I have enjoyed that  book a couple of different times the last few years.
> Jonathon even autographed  it for me I think in Sturbridge. Nice story for
> sure. Suggested reading for  all mankind IMO.
> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado  81301
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: John Konkal  <jkonkal at centurylink.net>
> >Sent: Apr 7, 2014 2:01 PM
> >To:  virtual corvair <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> >Subject: <VV>  BOOK
> >
> >A  very interesting read "LIFEMOBILE" By Jonathan  Reynolds, published by
> Prospecta Press.
> >    Story about an  Autistic young man and his relation with his father,
> whose father was an  devoted Corvair fan.
> >His position that he was not retarded but was  different like the Corvair
> is to the other automobiles.
> >
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> Message:  3
> Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 15:22:53 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
> From: shortle  <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> battery  drain
> To: Ray Davis <scout1977 at hotmail.com>,      "ebittman at tampabay.rr.com"
> <ebittman at tampabay.rr.com>,  Virtual Vairs  <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
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> Caught fire? Makes  it easy to find that way. I once had a '65 Monza 4 door
> that was missing the  grommet at the front engine shroud. The positive
> battery cable rubber thru at  that point and it too caught fire.
> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado  81301
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Ray Davis  <scout1977 at hotmail.com>
> >Sent: Apr 7, 2014 11:59 AM
> >To:  "ebittman at tampabay.rr.com" <ebittman at tampabay.rr.com>, Virtual Vairs
> <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> >Subject: Re: <VV> battery  drain
> >
> >Had the same problem with a 63 convertible in 1968.   BUT it caught
> fire!!!  Minor damage, dealer replaced wiring.
> >Ray  Davis
> >
> >> Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 10:41:53 -0400
> >>  From: ebittman at tampabay.rr.com
> >> To:  virtualvairs at corvair.org
> >> Subject: <VV> battery  drain
> >>
> >> I had this problem once on a 63 vert. After  charging the battery
> numerous times and it still dying I discovered the heater  hose touching
> the
> battery connection on the starter thus draining the battery  via the metal
> ring
> inside the hose. Took a strip of innertube and glued it  around the hose.
> Problem solved. Ed in Fla
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> Message:  4
> Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 17:24:05 -0400
> From: George Jones  <65crownv8 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Lifemobile >> was  BOOK
> To: shortle <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
> Cc: virtual corvair  <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
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> Humanity could learn a thing or two from  this wonderfully different young
> man. Yes, it is a great read, cover to  cover and back again.
> On Apr 7, 2014 5:13 PM, "shortle"  <shortle556 at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> > I have enjoyed that book a  couple of different times the last few years.
> > Jonathon even  autographed it for me I think in Sturbridge. Nice story
> for
> > sure.  Suggested reading for all mankind IMO.
> > Timothy Shortle in Durango  Colorado 81301
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >  >From: John Konkal <jkonkal at centurylink.net>
> > >Sent: Apr 7,  2014 2:01 PM
> > >To: virtual corvair  <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> > >Subject: <VV> BOOK
> >  >
> > >A  very interesting read "LIFEMOBILE" By Jonathan  Reynolds, published
> by
> > Prospecta Press.
> > >     Story about an Autistic young man and his relation with  his
> > father, whose father was an devoted Corvair fan.
> > >His  position that he was not retarded but was different like the
> Corvair
> >  is to the other automobiles.
> > >
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> Message:  5
> Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 17:24:53 -0400
> From: Ray Davis  <scout1977 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: <VV>  BOOK
> To: John  Konkal <jkonkal at centurylink.net>, Virtual Vairs
> <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Message-ID:  <BLU168-W104538E1D2A07DCDD493381B9680 at phx.gbl>
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>
>
>
> The author is Jonathan  RINTELS.  It is an outstanding read and a wonderful
> story based on true  life.  Jonathan is a member of the Central Virginia
> Corvair Cub.  He  and J.B. attend our events.  The book may be purchased at
> jonathanrintels.com.  No, I do not receive royalties from the sale of
>  this
> book. Ray Davis
>
> > From: jkonkal at centurylink.net
> > Date:  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 16:01:50 -0400
> > To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> >  Subject: <VV> BOOK
> >
> > A  very interesting read  "LIFEMOBILE" By Jonathan Reynolds, published by
> Prospecta Press.
> >  Story about an Autistic young man and his relation with his  father,
> whose father was an devoted Corvair fan.
> > His position that he  was not retarded but was different like the Corvair
> is to the other  automobiles.
> >
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> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 7 Apr  2014 15:33:17 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
> From: shortle  <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> CORSA vs. Corsa vs  corsa vs CorSA
> To: Moore Gary and Helen  <hacoanews at gmail.com>,
> virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> Makes me wonder if  we shouldn't change the name somehow. Maybe the
> International Corvair Society  of the World (ICSotW)? Timothy Shortle in
> Durango
> Colorado  81301
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Moore Gary and Helen  <hacoanews at gmail.com>
> >Sent: Apr 7, 2014 7:37 AM
> >To:  virtualvairs at corvair.org
> >Subject: Re: <VV> CORSA vs. Corsa vs  corsa vs CorSA
> >
> >
> >While I was scanning old documents for  the CORSA publication archives I
> ran across a letter mixed in with the pile of  stuff. I can?t remember who
> it
> was from or to. The author said the correct way  to print the name of the
> new organization was CorSA,   Corvair  Society of America. The author had
> typed the letter then went back with a pen  adding a underline to
> emphasize his
> point. It was a personal letter not a  CORSA publication so it was not
> scanned.
> >GMoore
> >
> >
> >
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> Message:  7
> Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 17:48:18 -0400
> From: Karl Haakonsen  <cityhawk at pobox.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Just another tool
> To:  virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> The directories don't get reprinted  every year due to the cost involved.
> We did one last year and the previous  one was printed in 2009.
>
> Karl in Boston
> CORSA Eastern  director
> Bay State Corvairs
> Stock Corvair Group
> Corvanatics
> 1966  Monza Convertible 110/PG project car
>
>
> On 4/7/2014 2:25 PM, shortle  wrote:
> > I picked up my most recent one at the Kalamazoo Convention. If  there is
> a newer one at Tacoma I will certainly get it there as well. Of  course
> nowhere does it say I have to get rid of the ones I have collected over
>  the
> years. Maybe not current but still can be very useful.And they don't take
>  up
> much room in my glove compartment.
> > Timothy Shortle in Durango  Colorado 81301
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >>  From: "J. R. Read" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
> >> Sent: Apr 7, 2014  12:20 PM
> >> To: John Howell <32chevy at 0306.org>,  virtualvairs at corvair.org
> >> Subject: Re: <VV> Just another  tool
> >>
> >> I'm pretty sure that they put out a new one each  year - around
> convention
> >> time.  Most recent is 2013  SFAIK.  We've not yet had the 2014
> convention.
> >>
> >>  Later, JR
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >>  From: "John Howell" <32chevy at 0306.org>
> >> To:  <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> >> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014  12:59 PM
> >> Subject: Re: <VV> Just another  tool
> >>
> >>
> >> I`ll pay for a
> >>>  updated printed directory if they ever put one out!  You don`t have
>  to
> >>> be in a good service area for the printed directory to  work!
> >>>
> >>> John  Howell
> >>>
> >>>
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> Message:  8
> Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 17:26:00 -0500
> From: "J. R. Read"  <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> CORSA vs. Corsa vs  corsa vs CorSA
> To: "shortle" <shortle556 at earthlink.net>,     "Moore Gary and Helen"
> <hacoanews at gmail.com>,  <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
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> I'd vote for that!   -  or maybe  even U for Universe.  Actually, I think
> that ICS would be  sufficient.  Then we could sell all new apparel to the
> membership -  with the new logo.
>
> BTW - Tim, I read ALL your VV emails.  I don't  answer them all, but I do
> read them.
>
> Later, JR
>
> -----  Original Message -----
> From: "shortle"  <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
> To: "Moore Gary and Helen"  <hacoanews at gmail.com>;
> <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Monday,  April 07, 2014 4:33 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> CORSA vs. Corsa vs corsa vs  CorSA
>
>
> > Makes me wonder if we shouldn't change the name somehow.  Maybe the
> > International Corvair Society of the World (ICSotW)?  Timothy Shortle in
> > Durango Colorado 81301
> >
> >
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