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  • JasonC
    Site Manager
    • Aug 2006
    • 14451

    #1

    Few changes to the Corvair. new vid & pics, page 4

    Since i desided to keep the Corvair, i made some changes. Nothing that couldnt be removed later on though. I put on a 69 Camaro front spoiler, added a white stripe to the lower belt line, and put real amber (non halogen) sealed high beams in it. I still have the original T3 headlights in the lows. I also started to freshen up the suspension seeing it is 47 years old. I got the front done, and still need to do the rear. While i got the rear suspension out i'm going to drop the engine/trans and replace the clutch. Its getting kind of weak and will slip on hard takeoff.

    I had to get a new glove box for it cause the old cardboard was just falling apart. I must of not looked in there the whole 4 years i had this car, cause i found the original Protect-O-Plate! The car was sold in Arlinton, VA on 6-18-65 at Rosenthal Chevrolet to A. M. Blamphin.


    For those who dont know the car. Its a 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza. It has a 164ci flatsix in it with 140HP and a 4speed. The mods done to it is, a single 4bbl, cam, 1.6 roller tip rockers, deep oil pan and headers. The car was originaly a 110hp 2 speed glide. Color is Danube Blue with blue int. And yes i know the front has to come down some.




















    Last edited by JasonC; 02-23-2012, 05:08 PM.

    1992 BMW 325iC
    1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
    1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp
  • brian52555
    E30 Addict
    • Feb 2009
    • 425

    #2
    this car is fucking awesome

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    • Farbin Kaiber
      Lil' Puppet
      • Jul 2007
      • 29502

      #3
      Did you shrink a Camaro?


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      • ohthejosh
        R3V Elite
        • Mar 2010
        • 4963

        #4
        Thats a really interesting engine configuration, specifically the pullies. Never seen that before.

        Nonetheless your car look minty! Do you put it in those classic car show events?
        SO MUCH MORE TO DO!!
        IG: ohthejosh

        LEGIT CHECK ME BRUH
        BUYER FEEDBACK THREAD

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        • Bavarian Performance
          Noobie
          • Dec 2010
          • 39

          #5
          Love these cars!!! My dad helped put a Olds Toranado drive train in one of my uncles. Toranado's where front wheeldrive with 455's in them. Car hauls!!!!!!!!

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          • JasonC
            Site Manager
            • Aug 2006
            • 14451

            #6
            Originally posted by brian52555
            this car is fucking awesome
            Thanks
            Originally posted by Farbin Kaiber
            Did you shrink a Camaro?


            hahahaha lol :D
            Originally posted by ohthejosh
            Thats a really interesting engine configuration, specifically the pullies. Never seen that before.

            Nonetheless your car look minty! Do you put it in those classic car show events?
            i always keep a spare belt cause of that setup. And i usually take it to local car shows.

            Originally posted by Bavarian Performance
            Love these cars!!! My dad helped put a Olds Toranado drive train in one of my uncles. Toranado's where front wheeldrive with 455's in them. Car hauls!!!!!!!!
            My dad started to do "Torvair" But was going to use a SBC. never finished the car, so he sold it.

            1992 BMW 325iC
            1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
            1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp

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            • hfabricius
              Mod Crazy
              • Nov 2010
              • 608

              #7
              Very cool! This makes me want to get to work on my dads Buick Wagon. Question about the gearbox though. I was talking to my dad about these cars and he said shifting through the gears in one of these can be hit or miss, he thinks they should have put in a gated shifter. How do you like the feel of it?

              http://halden-fabricius.tumblr.com/

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              • JasonC
                Site Manager
                • Aug 2006
                • 14451

                #8
                I never missed a gear yet. Its a pretty simple thing to shift!

                1992 BMW 325iC
                1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
                1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp

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                • lolcantturn
                  R3V Elite
                  • Oct 2010
                  • 4588

                  #9
                  oh my god that is a properly pretty car
                  Originally posted by TSI
                  ♫ Rust flecks are falling on my head...♫
                  OEM+

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                  • !AjHoWzA!
                    E30 Enthusiast
                    • Jan 2010
                    • 1140

                    #10
                    Wow...this is awesome looking! Love these kind of cars
                    '91 318is

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                    • JasonC
                      Site Manager
                      • Aug 2006
                      • 14451

                      #11
                      i tried to keep it period correct. heres an overview of the car since i first bought it. (7-21-07)













                      Now fast forward a few months, i got the correct int. Put on the correct wheel lip trim, replaced the head that had the burnt valve and added the later lower lip.















                      Then a year later i put in a 140hp with a 3speed.







                      Then a year after that lol, i get a set of Keystone Klassics and replaced the 3 speed with a 4 speed.


                      1992 BMW 325iC
                      1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
                      1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp

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                      • ohthejosh
                        R3V Elite
                        • Mar 2010
                        • 4963

                        #12
                        For some reason I now picture you as Clint Eastwood from Gran Torino except nicer and a lot less racist. LOL
                        SO MUCH MORE TO DO!!
                        IG: ohthejosh

                        LEGIT CHECK ME BRUH
                        BUYER FEEDBACK THREAD

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                        • CrusherCurtis
                          R3VLimited
                          • Mar 2010
                          • 2532

                          #13
                          Awesome, I used to dream about a corvair convertibles when I was younger.
                          I want a nice set of smoked MHW's (I know, get it line)
                          Free Stuff!!:http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=273454

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                          • N2MYE30
                            R3V Elite
                            • Oct 2007
                            • 5536

                            #14
                            I do like old American iron. Looks great...even with the euro bumpers. ;)

                            COTM

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                            • Mlarsen
                              R3V Elite
                              • Feb 2010
                              • 4082

                              #15
                              My buddy has a 63' Monza Sypder. Good ole' Nader special. I was always really scared to go for rides in it.

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