<VV> Update on 1965 Monza convertible

Danny Davis dannydavis at clearwire.net
Tue Mar 25 01:15:20 EDT 2014


Hard to "prove" a Monza is a true Factory RPO L63 140 hp car, but if you
could, (protect-o-plate, or window sticker) it would be a more valuable
car, IMHO, especially in a higher end quality car.  (1965-66, they were
 only about  7.5% of  Monza production)
Seems most LM Convertibles are found to be needing extensive repairs from
neglect thru the years.
Any Corvair is more fun when the top is down, IMHO. !!  ;>)

Dan



On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 8:51 AM, Brent Fullard <brent.fullard at rogers.com>wrote:

> NOM, or non original motor, does negatively affect value in any collector
> car, including Corvairs.
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> > From: Joe Lewis <joelewis33 at cox.net>
> >To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> >Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 11:11:28 AM
> >Subject: <VV> Update on 1965 Monza convertible
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> >I went to take a look at the car yesterday. The owner was very open on
> pointing out all the flaws in the car. I did ask why he was selling and he
> said he was 70 years old and didn't like crawling around under cars
> anymore. He started to restore cushman motorcycles and wanted to buy more
> with the cash from the car. The car has a very solid motor. Total rebuild
> including electric fuel pump. It had been sitting for a few weeks and
> started up on the first try. Brake system was redone and I guess it stopped
> well for drum brakes. It was missing two of the weight canisters in the
> engine compartment. One thing I did find out that the car originally had a
> 110 HP in but now has 140 HP. I don't know if that affects the value. The
> ad said 95% restored but I would say 75% restored. Dash needed to be
> replaced. Drivers seat was very soft and would need to be reworked. I do
> understand that this is almost a 50 year old car but just wanted to point
> out all the items.
>  Small thing would be to replace the lock on the trunk, replace carpet,
> work on antenna, no hold down latches for manual top.
> >
> >Now for the big question on the body and paint. Body is in good shape and
> I could not find any spots with bondo. Rocker panels are solid with no sign
> of rust. Small rust issue on drivers door where I would guess the weep
> holes for the door clogged up and rusted out. The trunk did have water in
> it and the owner had to cut out and replace with fiberglass. No door sag
> and the doors shut evenly. The big issue is that the car needs a repaint.
> The previous owner pop riveted chrome protectors all along the body line.
> Present owner took the chrome off and filled the holes and then put pin
> strip in almost same color to make it look half good. 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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> >attached is the ad
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> >>> http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/4379057933.html
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