[NoVa-Corvairs] August 19 meeting and ULTRA VAN!!!

[63redbrier at cox.net]

Hey, Stan!  I am curious about what ratio rear diff you want to run, plus if it will be necessary to run a 4 spyder conversion?  I made a contact at the convention that builds 4 spyder diffs for high horsepower engines, and you may want to consider that for Mabel.  I'll text you the information.  Later...  Greg

---- Stan Darke via Novacc-list <novacc-list at corvair.org> wrote: 
> Hi guys-  I have a major task planned for our August meeting at my print
> shop in Merrifield.  My newly acquired Ultra Van, "Mabel" is in need of a
> transition BACK to PG from the crazy 4 speed manual conversion (complete
> with 4 spd shifter on the dash next to the steering wheel, with a strangely
> designed hydraulic clutch, to a Powerglide.)
> 
> I know this is a lot to tackle and hope to do some preliminary work
> beforehand and get things ready.  The GOOD news is that my shop is air
> conditioned and quite comfy to work.  Also, my meetings will always involve
> delicious egg casserole and brunch beverages.. even if people decide they
> want to come back for a Sunday work session.
> 
> My good bud Bob Marshall came over today and we went through things and
> decided the PG would be my best route, as opposed to try and make this
> weird manual set up work.  But I need some guidance, input, and of course,
> parts!
> 
> If anyone has a PG transmission and parts to go along with the transition-
> ( I need shifter, etc.. will have to figure out about a cable for an Ultra
> Van) please let me know.  I am willing to pay a fair price, as my
> alternative would be to buy a rebuilt PG transmission from the Ranch, but
> I'm hoping to save a bit and if anyone has any suggestions, I'm open to
> them.  I want to make sure we are putting something good back in this
> girl.  I need to create a list of small parts to order, as well.
> 
> Next weekend, Fri the 28th through Sunday, I'm baby and wife free, and
> available to do any prep work so I hope to start planning this out early
> this week.  My hope is that we can take a few short family trips this Fall
> before we put Mabel to a real test.  And along with tires and a few other
> things, maybe this will be possible.  I appreciate any help or suggestions
> anyone might have.
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> Help me, Obi Frank Kenobi... you're my only hope...
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> *Thanks!*
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