<VV> Powerglide and General Restoration Question

[Harry Yarnell]

The imfamous E-clip is nothing more than a C-clip on the throttle valve in
the valve body. They crack and fall off. Car won't shift. 1" part.

Harry Yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
perryman, MD
hyarnell1@earthlink.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Russell Heim" <chevyii@optonline.net>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2004 8:15 PM
Subject: <VV> Powerglide and General Restoration Question


> I test drove a 1964 110 powerglide convertible today.  This car appears to
be in good shape mechanically, except for the transmission.  It needs some
body work and a paint job.  It also needs a new top and boot.  The asking
price is $2500.
>
> I drove the car around a parking lot and it car wouldn't shift into high
gear.  The owner said the powerglide needs and "e-clip" for high gear.  I've
owned five powerglide cars (Impalas and Chevy IIs) but I haven't heard of an
"e-clip".  Is this the Corvair equivalent of a band?  This Corvair shifted
into reverse and neutral without problems.  Are Corvair powerglide parts
readily available?  If so, is there anyone left who knows how to work on
them?  I'm new to Corvairs so please excuse me if my questions sound basic.
>
> If I buy this car it would be my first Corvair.  I've always liked them I
recently caught the bug to finally buy one.  I've been through a restoration
before with a 1963 Chevy II Super Sport.
>
> Is my estimate of $3500 - $4500 for a repaint, including some rust repair,
in the ballpark?
>
> The owner has a lot of N.O.S. trim for this car.  I think that should save
me a lot on the restoration.  How much of the trim is reproduced for 1964?
I ask because there's no reproduction trim for 1963 Chevy II and N.O.S.
pieces are rare and expensive.  Even used pieces, especially SS trim are
very expensive.
>
> This car is Goldwood Yellow with a black top and interior.  Is that a
common 1964 color?
>
> By the way, is owning a Chevy II considered taboo among Corvair
aficionados?
>
> Thanks in advance for your input.
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