![\"\"](\"http:\/\/stock.corvair.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_8221.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/a>Here are some other related posts on this site<\/h2>- Early Corvair Shock Absorbers<\/a><\/div>70<\/div>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. \u00a0The Piston travel numbers\u00a0for all except 1964 rear shock\u00a0come from GM\u2019s Vehicle Information Kits - we have a page on…<\/span><\/div>Tags: articles, keeping, stock, photos, original<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- 64 Rear Radio Antennas<\/a><\/div>67<\/div>
![\"64](\"https:\/\/stock.corvair.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/image-4-150x150.jpeg\" "\\"64")
<\/a>In researching this subject, I have discovered some variations in the appearance of the early model antennas, so this post is being made to ask for your help in researching the issue. Pictured here are three possible choices for what a 1964 Corvair Rear Antenna may have looked like. I…<\/span><\/div>Tags: articles, keeping, stock, photos, original<\/div><\/div><\/li>- Air Conditioning in a convertible - copper pipe differences<\/a><\/div>63<\/div>While there is no data to document any numbers or percentages, it\u2019s a safe assumption that fewer convertibles were equipped with air conditioning from the factory than were coupes or 4-doors. People have often asked me why someone would have air conditioning in a convertible. My answer is simply that…<\/span><\/div>Tags: convertible, air, differences, car, straight, day, a\/c, articles, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- A6 Compressor Model Sticker Replacement<\/a><\/div>58<\/div>Late 1963-1965 Corvair A6 compressors used a foil sticker to display model number, charge, and serial number. While these stickers have been accurately reproduced for non-Corvair A6 models, they aren\u2019t correct for Corvair, due to the difference in Model number and charge. Here is a photo of the reproduced sticker:…<\/span><\/div>Tags: original, corvair, articles, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- The GM accessory none of us ever got<\/a><\/div>57<\/div>I have done a deep dive into this. The Jacking Instructions label on our LM Corvairs mentions a screwdriver as part of the tire changing accessories if we have the simulated wire wheels. However; as far as I have been able to learn, no one has this screwdriver. I do…<\/span><\/div>Tags: tire, straight, articles, keeping, stock, original<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- 1965-69 Heater and A\/C Blower Motor Resistor Networks<\/a><\/div>57<\/div>I became interested in heater and A\/C blower motor resistor networks for late model Corvairs recently, mostly because I wanted to find one that worked well with the higher-output heater blower motor installed in one of my Corvairs. (I found that the stock resistor network produced output that was anemic,…<\/span><\/div>Tags: a\/c, corvair, air, articles, keeping, stock, photos, original<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Air Conditioning Stickers and Decals<\/a><\/div>56<\/div><\/span><\/div>Tags: air, keeping, stock, photos<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Stock Is... Index<\/a><\/div>55<\/div>As discussed at the SCG annual meeting this past week, the \u201cStock Is...\u201d series that was written by Larry Claypool and published in the Corsa Communique has never been revised or published elsewhere, but we do have a couple of indexes available in case you\u2019d like to look something up.…<\/span><\/div>Tags: stock, corsa, articles, couple, kent, keeping<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Corvair Original Batteries<\/a><\/div>55<\/div>Click Here to read the article by Kent Sullivan<\/span><\/div>Tags: corvair, original, kent, articles, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Straight Shift Levers<\/a><\/div>54<\/div>The straight shifter started with the '60 Monza, in which the three-speed was of course the only manual transmission available. 61 Monzas with buckets and 3-speed continued to use the straight lever. GM Proving grounds photos are attached, showing the shifters for both years. These aren't prototype cars. They're ordinary…<\/span><\/div>Tags: straight, photos, stock, keeping<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Generator Mounting Brackets<\/a><\/div>52<\/div>This post uses pages from the 1960-64 Assembly Manuals to explain the different rear mounting brackets used for Corvair Generators. The first two photos are from the 1960 Assembly manual, showing all three possible generators and their brackets: Generator Part # Bracket Part #Bracket Length & Description1100357 (7\" short generator)37793017\"…<\/span><\/div>Tags: articles, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Corvair Oil Filters<\/a><\/div>52<\/div>This photo is from October 1991 issue of CORSA Communique. It shows Original Oil Filters for 1960-69 Covairs Top Row Left to Right: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965 Bottom Row Left to Right: 1966, 1968, 1969, mid 70s, late 70s <\/span><\/div>Tags: corvair, corsa, original, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Early Model AC Evaporator Temp Control Switches<\/a><\/div>51<\/div>1961-64 Corvairs with Air Conditioning have two switches, a blower switch on the left side that turns the system on\/off and sets the blower speed, and an evaporator temp control switch on the right side that sets the temperature and turns the compressor on\/off as needed. The temp control switch,…<\/span><\/div>Tags: articles, keeping, stock, photos<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- 1962-64 Canadian Spyder Production Figures<\/a><\/div>51<\/div>Click Here to read the article by Kent Sullivan<\/span><\/div>Tags: kent, articles, keeping, stock, original<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- 1966 Canadian Corsa Turbo Convertible 610767001602<\/a><\/div>51<\/div>
![\"1966](\"https:\/\/stock.corvair.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Exterior-4-150x150.jpg\" "\\"1966")
<\/a>I owned this car from October, 1998 until January, 2016. During that time a ground-up restoration was completed and every possible item was returned to factory stock condition, including all known differences in Canadian-produced cars. Photos of the car Comprehensive article on the car's history and restoration Presentation on the…<\/span><\/div>Tags: corsa, car, turbo, convertible, stock, differences, photos, articles, keeping<\/div><\/div><\/li>- Early Corvair Trunk Drain<\/a><\/div>50<\/div>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…<\/span><\/div>Tags: car, articles, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Early Model Blower Bearing Cap and Bearing Hubs<\/a><\/div>50<\/div>Early Corvairs 1960 through September 12, 1962 engines use a shorter blower bearing hub (1.5\") with a black plastic cap. On September 13, 1962 (engine date stamp T0913 and later) the bearing and hub were changed to a 2\" tall model and the black plastic cap eliminated. This second bearing…<\/span><\/div>Tags: articles, keeping, stock, photos<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Gasoline Heater Availability: 1960-65<\/a><\/div>49<\/div>Information Provided By Dave Newell Year Car : Gasoline Heater Car: Direct Air Heater FC: Gasoline Heater FC: Direct Air Heater 1960 RPO or Dealer Kit Not Available xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx 1961 Dealer Kit only RPO or Dealer Kit RPO or Dealer Kit RPO or Dealer Kit 1962 Not Available Standard…<\/span><\/div>Tags: air, installed, articles, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Early Corvair Shock Absorbers<\/a><\/div>70<\/div>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. \u00a0The Piston travel numbers\u00a0for all except 1964 rear shock\u00a0come from GM\u2019s Vehicle Information Kits - we have a page on…<\/span><\/div>Tags: articles, keeping, stock, photos, original<\/div><\/div><\/li>64 Rear Radio Antennas<\/a><\/div>67<\/div><\/a>In researching this subject, I have discovered some variations in the appearance of the early model antennas, so this post is being made to ask for your help in researching the issue. Pictured here are three possible choices for what a 1964 Corvair Rear Antenna may have looked like. I…<\/span><\/div>Tags: articles, keeping, stock, photos, original<\/div><\/div><\/li>Air Conditioning in a convertible - copper pipe differences<\/a><\/div>63<\/div>While there is no data to document any numbers or percentages, it\u2019s a safe assumption that fewer convertibles were equipped with air conditioning from the factory than were coupes or 4-doors. People have often asked me why someone would have air conditioning in a convertible. My answer is simply that…<\/span><\/div>Tags: convertible, air, differences, car, straight, day, a\/c, articles, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>A6 Compressor Model Sticker Replacement<\/a><\/div>58<\/div>Late 1963-1965 Corvair A6 compressors used a foil sticker to display model number, charge, and serial number. While these stickers have been accurately reproduced for non-Corvair A6 models, they aren\u2019t correct for Corvair, due to the difference in Model number and charge. Here is a photo of the reproduced sticker:…<\/span><\/div>Tags: original, corvair, articles, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>The GM accessory none of us ever got<\/a><\/div>57<\/div>I have done a deep dive into this. The Jacking Instructions label on our LM Corvairs mentions a screwdriver as part of the tire changing accessories if we have the simulated wire wheels. However; as far as I have been able to learn, no one has this screwdriver. I do…<\/span><\/div>Tags: tire, straight, articles, keeping, stock, original<\/div><\/div><\/li>1965-69 Heater and A\/C Blower Motor Resistor Networks<\/a><\/div>57<\/div>I became interested in heater and A\/C blower motor resistor networks for late model Corvairs recently, mostly because I wanted to find one that worked well with the higher-output heater blower motor installed in one of my Corvairs. (I found that the stock resistor network produced output that was anemic,…<\/span><\/div>Tags: a\/c, corvair, air, articles, keeping, stock, photos, original<\/div><\/div><\/li>Air Conditioning Stickers and Decals<\/a><\/div>56<\/div><\/span><\/div>Tags: air, keeping, stock, photos<\/div><\/div><\/li>Stock Is... Index<\/a><\/div>55<\/div>As discussed at the SCG annual meeting this past week, the \u201cStock Is...\u201d series that was written by Larry Claypool and published in the Corsa Communique has never been revised or published elsewhere, but we do have a couple of indexes available in case you\u2019d like to look something up.…<\/span><\/div>Tags: stock, corsa, articles, couple, kent, keeping<\/div><\/div><\/li>Corvair Original Batteries<\/a><\/div>55<\/div>Click Here to read the article by Kent Sullivan<\/span><\/div>Tags: corvair, original, kent, articles, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>Straight Shift Levers<\/a><\/div>54<\/div>The straight shifter started with the '60 Monza, in which the three-speed was of course the only manual transmission available. 61 Monzas with buckets and 3-speed continued to use the straight lever. GM Proving grounds photos are attached, showing the shifters for both years. These aren't prototype cars. They're ordinary…<\/span><\/div>Tags: straight, photos, stock, keeping<\/div><\/div><\/li>Generator Mounting Brackets<\/a><\/div>52<\/div>This post uses pages from the 1960-64 Assembly Manuals to explain the different rear mounting brackets used for Corvair Generators. The first two photos are from the 1960 Assembly manual, showing all three possible generators and their brackets: Generator Part # Bracket Part #Bracket Length & Description1100357 (7\" short generator)37793017\"…<\/span><\/div>Tags: articles, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>Corvair Oil Filters<\/a><\/div>52<\/div>This photo is from October 1991 issue of CORSA Communique. It shows Original Oil Filters for 1960-69 Covairs Top Row Left to Right: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965 Bottom Row Left to Right: 1966, 1968, 1969, mid 70s, late 70s <\/span><\/div>Tags: corvair, corsa, original, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>Early Model AC Evaporator Temp Control Switches<\/a><\/div>51<\/div>1961-64 Corvairs with Air Conditioning have two switches, a blower switch on the left side that turns the system on\/off and sets the blower speed, and an evaporator temp control switch on the right side that sets the temperature and turns the compressor on\/off as needed. The temp control switch,…<\/span><\/div>Tags: articles, keeping, stock, photos<\/div><\/div><\/li>1962-64 Canadian Spyder Production Figures<\/a><\/div>51<\/div>Click Here to read the article by Kent Sullivan<\/span><\/div>Tags: kent, articles, keeping, stock, original<\/div><\/div><\/li>1966 Canadian Corsa Turbo Convertible 610767001602<\/a><\/div>51<\/div><\/a>I owned this car from October, 1998 until January, 2016. During that time a ground-up restoration was completed and every possible item was returned to factory stock condition, including all known differences in Canadian-produced cars. Photos of the car Comprehensive article on the car's history and restoration Presentation on the…<\/span><\/div>Tags: corsa, car, turbo, convertible, stock, differences, photos, articles, keeping<\/div><\/div><\/li>Early Corvair Trunk Drain<\/a><\/div>50<\/div>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…<\/span><\/div>Tags: car, articles, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>Early Model Blower Bearing Cap and Bearing Hubs<\/a><\/div>50<\/div>Early Corvairs 1960 through September 12, 1962 engines use a shorter blower bearing hub (1.5\") with a black plastic cap. On September 13, 1962 (engine date stamp T0913 and later) the bearing and hub were changed to a 2\" tall model and the black plastic cap eliminated. This second bearing…<\/span><\/div>Tags: articles, keeping, stock, photos<\/div><\/div><\/li>Gasoline Heater Availability: 1960-65<\/a><\/div>49<\/div>Information Provided By Dave Newell Year Car : Gasoline Heater Car: Direct Air Heater FC: Gasoline Heater FC: Direct Air Heater 1960 RPO or Dealer Kit Not Available xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx 1961 Dealer Kit only RPO or Dealer Kit RPO or Dealer Kit RPO or Dealer Kit 1962 Not Available Standard…<\/span><\/div>Tags: air, installed, articles, keeping, stock<\/div><\/div><\/li>