I am looking for any survivor (unrestored) 1964 cars with build dates between 01A and 07E (from January 1, 1964 through end of 64 model year) that were equipped with standard seat belts. These cars should have NO Group 5 codes on the Fisher Body tag ACC line. Preferably the…
1961-64 Corvairs have an internal gutter and drain hole in the rear end of the trunk. The reason for this design is unclear, but if water does get into this area of the trunk, it is supposed to drain out through the drain hole. However, this drain hole is often…
In this article I will explore everything I’ve learned about Corvair radio antennas. As with all research projects, this article is subject to revision as new information becomes available. Corvair radio antennas can be roughly divided into four major groupings, based on antenna mast and body styles. These groups are:…
When the Corvair revolutionized the American car market over 60 years ago, a host of specialized tools was needed, since much of the Corvair was quite different from other cars then available. This article overviews one particular type of tool – the jacks and cradles used to install and remove…
I did some research into early Corvair shock absorbers and made a table to summarize my findings. The part and stamping numbers come from my March 1, 1964 parts book. The Piston travel numbers for all except 1964 rear shock come from GM’s Vehicle Information Kits – we have a page on…
RPO K47, Heavy Duty Oil Bath Air Cleaner, first became available at the start of the 1963 model year for FCs and on May 8, 1963 for all cars except those with AC or turbochargers. While it was never originally offered for any Corvair prior to 1963, including wagons and…
