<VV> Update on 1965 Monza convertible

[J. R. Read]

My opinion - If you have 12 to spend, look for a better car.

This one - you could buy (maybe) for 7 and then put another 5 to 7 into it,
but you will not be able to enjoy driving at least part of the time until
the work is completed.

The 140 engine could be a "real" 140 or a 110 with 140 heads.  I doubt that
would make much, if any, difference in the value except to a "pure stock"
person.

At the 12,000 level, you could likely find a very nice Corsa which should
have a real 140 or a turbo.  It would be my suggestion to avoid the turbos -
well, at least until you have been around Vairs and Vair people long enough
to learn some of the idiosyncrasies of the various power plants.

PS   Late model verts NEED those "cocktail shakers" in all 4 corners.  The
typical test for body sag is to open both doors at the same time and stand
in the center of the car.  Then see if the doors (individually) will close
properly.

Good hunting!

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Lewis" <joelewis33 at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 10:11 AM
Subject: <VV> Update on 1965 Monza convertible


I went to take a look at the car yesterday.

BIG SNIP

 Again the body is in very good shape but in talking with a friend he would
say I’m looking at minimum of 5-7K to repaint. This is if nothing big is
found when stripping the car. Asking price is 10.5K but I’m sure I could get
this price down. This is the first corvair I have looked at and would like
some opinions on if I can find a good car with good paint and engine for say
the 12K range or look at this car which is I was able to get it for 7-8 K
and then have to invest same for paint and body work. Again this would be my
first covair. I do plan on meeting the local club in the next few weeks at a
show to look are their cars and ask the same. I have a feeling that this car
will be around for a bit. I’m must commend the owner for pointing out all
the issue on the car without me asking.


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>> http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/4379057933.html


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