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

[Stan Darke]

Hi Greg- Most UV's came with 3.55 with posi. from my research.  Reading the
forums, there is discussion  about people going to 3.27 but most seem to
think that makes the hills too difficult.

Stan

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On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 7:13 AM, <63redbrier at cox.net> wrote:

>
> 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > Help me, Obi Frank Kenobi... you're my only hope...
> > [image: Inline image 2]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Thanks!*
> >
> > *Stan Darke*
> > *DMV TEES*
> >
> > PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF OUR NEW ADDRESS!
> > 2800 Dorr Ave
> > <https://www.google.com/maps/place/2800+Dorr+Ave,+Fairfax,+
> VA+22031/@38.8776984,-77.236609,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!
> 3m1!1s0x89b64b70addbac7f:0xdf7bcbc505f2e595>
> > Suite J
> > <https://www.google.com/maps/place/2800+Dorr+Ave,+Fairfax,+
> VA+22031/@38.8776984,-77.236609,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!
> 3m1!1s0x89b64b70addbac7f:0xdf7bcbc505f2e595>
> > Fairfax, VA 22031
> > <https://www.google.com/maps/place/2800+Dorr+Ave,+Fairfax,+
> VA+22031/@38.8776984,-77.236609,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!
> 3m1!1s0x89b64b70addbac7f:0xdf7bcbc505f2e595>
> >
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> >
> >
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