<VV> RE: VirtualVairs digest, Vol 1 #153 - msg #9, THANKS

[Paula Tilsley]

Richard

I completely agree with you.  Its like having 30 big brothers.  Also
agree on the head turning.  I never knew so many women "had a car just
like that", only blue or green or whatever.  Recently, I was at a gas
station with a broken fan belt.  The engine was pretty hot, a lot of
smoke was coming out and the carbs were hissing* (fuel vaporizing, I
guess).  I'm standing there with a fire extinguisher in my hand, looking
concerned, and this guy wanders up like nothing is happening and wants
to chat about the car!  (So of course I did......the engine had to cool
anyway).  Well about 4 curious people later, I got the new belt on and
went on my way.  All this is to say; don't be in a hurry when your
driving your Corvair.  Add 20 minutes to chat with curious people.  If
you should happen to meet another Corvair owner (as it seems you have);
well you've pretty much shot the day.  It's a lot of fun.  I've had my
Corvair about 3 weeks and am considering quitting work to have more time
to play with her (kidding).  Good luck with your restoration!

* The car currently has a 95hp engine in it, the turbo is due for a
rebuild.


Thanks,
 
Mark Tilsley
65 turbo vert
 

-----Original Message-----

Message: 9
From: "Richard & Melissa Labranche" <labranche@eatel.net>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 17:30:32 -0600
Subject: <VV> R. Vidrine - THANKS!!

Greetings everyone,

 I have only owned a Corvair (1964 2-door coupe) for 12 days now. Mr.
Randy
Vidrine treated me like a life-long friend after I had posted a >
question on
this round robin. He graciously gave his time and went some 100 miles
out of
his way to stop at my house and share some of his Corvair knowledge with
me.
For this I am very thankful. I have received some great and quick
responses to
questions that I have posted to you Corvair enthusiasts. As I begin my
restoration project I look forward to more great advice and suggestions
from
everyone.
>
>     On a side note - Mr. Randy Vidrine said that for sure I would be
the
only one on my block (actually i live in the country we don't have
blocks) to
have a Corvair. Today (day 12 of my Corvair ownership) I was asked if I
would
like to sell my car. WOW!! Already turning heads and it has not been out
of my
yard yet.
>
> Thanks to everyone,
> Richard Labranche
> Maurepas, LA
> '64 Monza coupe

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