I have been largely MIA on the Corvair scene for 3 years. The Spyder question has been in notable CORSA member hands since 1971. It has been crashed in the mid 80's, so I have no problem going custom instead of resto on this.

I purchased it in 2008 and won my class at the 2010 Convention. It developed some issues, so in 2012 we pulled the uni-pack.

Curtis

64 Spyder Convertible
Milwaukee, Wi

Former Corvairs
62 Monza 900 Coupe (102/4)
64 Monza 900 Convertible (110/PG)
65 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Sedan (110/PG)

With the help of Jamie R (former CORSA Pres) we have the transaxle completely rebuilt. He has the engine now, and after some job situations, we are dropping off a stash of parts to get it back together.

Curtis

64 Spyder Convertible
Milwaukee, Wi

Former Corvairs
62 Monza 900 Coupe (102/4)
64 Monza 900 Convertible (110/PG)
65 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Sedan (110/PG)

- Crank has already been ground and polished
- New 260 Cam with Failsafe gear
- Turbo and Carb rebuilt

Curtis

64 Spyder Convertible
Milwaukee, Wi

Former Corvairs
62 Monza 900 Coupe (102/4)
64 Monza 900 Convertible (110/PG)
65 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Sedan (110/PG)

Looks like fun!

64 Monza Vert
64 Spyder Vert
2002 Chev 1500
1996 Impalla SS
Eastern NC

Something I wasn't sure I would get to, but now have the means. Body work is being sourced. Completely strip the body then bead blast the body, trunk, and engine compartment. Replace driver's rocker and a few other rust areas addressed.

Then the big question...what to paint it? Original color is Azure Aqua. I don't want to replace the entire interior, and am really liking the new Harley Davidson "115th Anni Legend Blue Denim". So I might try and see if I can merge the two colors so I can keep the interior the same color. More to come.

[yes, that is the same son that was in the previous post when we pulled the engine. Time flies!]

Curtis

64 Spyder Convertible
Milwaukee, Wi

Former Corvairs
62 Monza 900 Coupe (102/4)
64 Monza 900 Convertible (110/PG)
65 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Sedan (110/PG)

If it were mine...it would go back with the same color....that color is drop dead gorgeous on that car.

Ironic that the color was what made me not want to buy the car. Because it is the same color inside and out, it gets a bit much. Looks better with the top up to break up the sea of aqua.

Oh, and I finally have a tow rig.

Curtis

64 Spyder Convertible
Milwaukee, Wi

Former Corvairs
62 Monza 900 Coupe (102/4)
64 Monza 900 Convertible (110/PG)
65 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Sedan (110/PG)

Change the color if that is what you want, but I agree, . . . that IS a beautiful color.

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WA. state, 1 mile south of the Canadian border, I am not at the end of the world, but you can see it from here.

Curtis Wrote:
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> I purchased it in 2008 and won my class at the
> 2010 Convention. It developed some issues, so in
> 2012 we pulled the uni-pack.
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What were the issues? Last I met with you.... no boost... did the "issues" come right after you got it to develop boost???

MODERATOR
Sea Mountain, between Charleston Harbor and Coos Bay! SW Oregon Coast
Click HERE for My Website...Click HERE for My TechPages!
...............110-PG.................................................Webered-Turbo

Issues were pointed out after the 2010 convention by Larry Claypool. Low compression on one or more cylinders. Compression check proved him right (he did it by ear at a car show).

The engine was all original and only ever resealed to put in the car in the early 80's. It was tired, although it was still competitive.

This engine rebuild is more of a "prevent complete failure" and get it back to better than new. Body work is also being done to make it safe again. This summer should see it driving again, although not in new paint.

Curtis

64 Spyder Convertible
Milwaukee, Wi

Former Corvairs
62 Monza 900 Coupe (102/4)
64 Monza 900 Convertible (110/PG)
65 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Sedan (110/PG)

Progress. Case halves back together.

Oh, have full fin cylinders and forged pistons going in this baby.




Curtis

64 Spyder Convertible
Milwaukee, Wi

Former Corvairs
62 Monza 900 Coupe (102/4)
64 Monza 900 Convertible (110/PG)
65 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Sedan (110/PG)

Curtis, so glad the the 64 is getting some love.

Sam Russell
Durham NC
1962 Monza Wagon Ted Brown EFI Gen II
1964 Spyder coupe

I am also a fan of the aqua. I would keep it. In fact, I like it so much that I'm sincerely thinking about it for my project. My wife really likes it, and if she digs it, there is more of a chance that finances will be shifted towards the project car. Anyone have a paint code for that awesome aqua?


Ketchup, Mayonnaise, and Mustard... I'll see you in my dreams.

John Carver -- Simpsonville SC

"If you dig it, do it... If you REALLY dig it, do it twice!" - Jim Croce

Thanks. According to this it is paint code 918

[paintref.com]

Curtis

64 Spyder Convertible
Milwaukee, Wi

Former Corvairs
62 Monza 900 Coupe (102/4)
64 Monza 900 Convertible (110/PG)
65 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Sedan (110/PG)

Some pretty important milestones.

1) The long block is done and ready for me to pick it up.
2) We moved to a new house with a 3 car attached and 2 car detached garage.
3) Body shop screwed me over on scheduling, so now I looking at other places, or trying to negotiate them coming to get the car for free.

Eye candy...

Curtis

64 Spyder Convertible
Milwaukee, Wi

Former Corvairs
62 Monza 900 Coupe (102/4)
64 Monza 900 Convertible (110/PG)
65 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Sedan (110/PG)

You can get some work done there!

MODERATOR
Sea Mountain, between Charleston Harbor and Coos Bay! SW Oregon Coast
Click HERE for My Website...Click HERE for My TechPages!
...............110-PG.................................................Webered-Turbo

The Spyder is definitely more happy in the new digs.

Curtis

64 Spyder Convertible
Milwaukee, Wi

Former Corvairs
62 Monza 900 Coupe (102/4)
64 Monza 900 Convertible (110/PG)
65 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Sedan (110/PG)

Curtis, congrats on the house!!!!

Sam Russell
Durham NC
1962 Monza Wagon Ted Brown EFI Gen II
1964 Spyder coupe

Nice home and property Curtis, good to
see you are making progress with the car.

best wishes, Steve
Rear Engine Spec. Inc. Golden, Colo.

1962 spyder 3.0L turbo---1965 Crown V8
1967 monza 110/4---1968 monza 110/4
1971 amante gt 110/4
CORSA/RMC/PPCC/V8 Registry

I've been blasting engine parts for a while, and these babies showed up. Need to strip the engine bay and repaint before all of this can go back into the car. Progress is progress.

Curtis

64 Spyder Convertible
Milwaukee, Wi

Former Corvairs
62 Monza 900 Coupe (102/4)
64 Monza 900 Convertible (110/PG)
65 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Coupe (110/PG)
66 Monza Sedan (110/PG)