<VV> Corvair by Chevrolet (was: More Corvair Parts trivia)
Steven J. Serenska
corvair@serenska.com
Sun, 1 Aug 2004 08:15:44 -0400
Bill:
Fun question. I decided to gather a little photographic evidence to support my answer. As Tony U. mentioned, the word "Chevrolet" appeared on the rear deck of the '60 Models:
http://buick-60.subnet.dk/corv%201.JPG
It also appeared on Rampsides:
http://www.macmurchie.com/Interests/Cars&Corviars/Rampsides/ramp1.jpg
Greenbriers:
http://www.ymn21.com/shirley/stock_car/63_chevy_corvair_wagon/photo03_more.jpg
Loadsides:
http://flamin.indweb.hu/60-70/show.php?id=164
Corvans:
http://www.serenska.com/IdealGarage/assets/images/LargeImages/CR_gb2_large.jpg
The above were just to show what I think is the more distinctive Chevrolet script on FC's rears. Of course, all FC's had the word Chevrolet on them, because of the front "grille":
http://dacc.provide.net/images/Homecoming2002/FCandSpecial/Dcp_2930.jpg
I'm pretty sure that the word Chevrolet didn't appear anywhere on a Lakewood. I couldn't find any comprehensive photos of a '62 Monza Station wagon, but I'll take a guess and say that the '62 Monza Wagon followed the styling cues of the Lakewood and was labeled for the Corvair/Monza only.
You would also have to add early models (62-63???) that came equipped with the optional 2-prong spinner hubcaps:
http://www.serenska.com/IdealGarage/assets/images/EarlyTwoProngSpinners.jpg
And finally, I couldn't find any decent photos, but you'd also have to include any 67-69 model that came equipped with optional wire wheel covers (i.e., non-spinner). I couldn't put my hand on a close-up photo, but I'm pretty sure that the center insert has the word Chevrolet on it. Personally, I'd rather have the spinners and just wear a Chevrolet T-Shirt.
Did I miss any?
Steven "still thinks he might be missing one" Serenska
'65 Monza Convertible, in the garage, looks like rain
'66 Corsa Coupe, going out to buy the Sunday papers in a moment
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