[FC] Front suspension differences

[Andrew Sego]

Thanks everyone for answering my questions.  I've read about the parts 
difference on both The FC Primer website and The Corvair SAE papers book 
available from Clarks.  I'm having trouble finding any differences between 
replacement parts for different years. I've checked with several local parts 
stores and Clarks new and used catalogs and can see no difference in ball joints 
or A-Arm bushings.  Tie rods all appear to be the same too execpt 1965 FC's.   
In fact, I'm having a hard time finding any differences between early and late 
FC's.  I thought maybe it was the crossmember or the A Arms but Clark's used 
catalog lists them as all the same.  Glad to hear that someone else thinks 
there's not much difference.

I'll try to compare the 64 parts to the 61 truck to see if I find anything else 
different. 

To clarify; I'm planning using a 64 crossmember and suspension in a 61 truck and 
retaining the mystery shifter.  I have a 63 Corvan that is a floor shift model.  
It shifts nicely and I like it.  However the Don Quixote in me wants to keep the 
mystery shifter in the Rampside.  I thought about saving the A pillar rain 
gutters but it looked like more trouble than it was worth.  I could make them 
easier than trying to cut out those spot welds and saving them.  I plan on using 
a steel door and frenching in a license plate recess much like the fiberglass 64 
door.  The one I had was badly damaged.  Obviously my truck will not be stock 
but a mild custom.

I did save the front grill block off plate from the 64.  I had read about them 
before but never saw one until a week ago.  Looks like I just need to cut an 
oval hole in the firewall for the lever to go thru.  


I did manage to get 2 sets of deluxe windshield trim out of the deal.  I have 
some 64 parts available if anyone is in need.  Off the top of my head a 64 
steering box and column, a floor shifter, rear and side glass, a decent dark red 
vinyl bench seat, and brake and clutch pedals.

I'll post a link to my photo sharing site soon with pics of my new ride.  Don't 
laugh though...it is an Indiana truck.

Thanks
Andrew




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From: Chris & Bill Strickland <lechevrier at earthlink.net>
To: corvanatics at corvair.org
Sent: Tue, September 7, 2010 1:24:29 PM
Subject: [FC] PS: Front suspension differences


>I'm starting a new 61 Rampside project. I recently parted out a 64 Rampside 
>because the body was just to far gone.? 
>

Consider saving the central front air door mechanism from the 64, also, 
since it can get cold in Indiana.  If you are careful, those door 
gutters can be removed and installed on your 61.  And the glass engine 
access door -- saves on replacement license plate lights.

Bill Strickland
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