<VV> Re:Concours

[Louis C. Armer, Jr.]

You may not know this but in 1989 when Tony Kruzich restored Maderia,
he did exactly what you have pointed out. Everything in that car matched
production run inventory and even the day or week that parts would have
been available. Now these facts alone may not have meant much EXCEPT
this 1965 Monza had her total front end involved in a wreck which was so severe
that the left front wheel was pushed all the way back to the dash. Tony was 
very
disappointed when he was not allowed to be in Factory Stock as Maderia was much
more Factory Stock than some other Corvairs that were classified as such. Tony
did an amazing restoration with uncomprimising attention to detail. I hope 
that
Maderia's new owners, Andre and Barbara Bergeron of Lakeland, Florida keep her
as original as possible. She was Senior in Factory Stock Restored.

Chuck Armer

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At 11:33 AM 5/31/04 -0400, you wrote:
>For the record, CORSA Concours rules state that:
>
>'Vehicles in Factory Stock Original and Factory Stock Restored are expected
>to have "matching numbers."  Date coded items such as engine, transaxle,
>carburetors, alternator, glass, etc. *may* be checked for consistency and
>their relation to the body build date, Paint, trim and accessory codes *may*
>also be verified.'
>
>In practice, it seems that date codes are not really checked.  Still, I went
>to great pains when restoring my FS sedan to meet these requirements.
>
>But unless you are really a nut like myself, Rich Thompson, or a few others
>who want to compete in these stock classes, it doesn't really matter what
>parts or codes you put in your car.  We are fortunate that CORSA has
>provided a Concours for people of all interests to compete in.
>
>As far as decoding the accessory codes, those of us who are working on that
>project are doing it mostly for the fun of the hunt.  Also, many people want
>to know what those letters and numbers mean.  finally, it does fit in with
>our mission as an organization dedicated to the "preservation, restoration,
>and operation of the Corvair".
>
>Bill Hubbell
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>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <NicolCS@aol.com>
><Smit>
>
> > Kent is working on decoding the body tag information for '65s.  This is a
> > GREAT project and one that will be of great interest and benefit to all of
>us.
>
> > However, if we aren't careful, we could end up using this knowledge to
>hurt
> > ourselves and others.  In the Corvette world, if you install ANYTHING that
>isn't
> > on the body tag, that item becomes a zero-point value.  Forget your AM-FM
> > multiplex, quick steering, deluxe belts, and any other thing that isn't on
>the
> > tag. Color change?  Interior change?  Engine swap (even identical year) No
>way.
> > If you purchase a replacement 140 head you can't just go by the correct
>part
> > number, you will have to find one with the right casting date (+/- a few
>DAYS)
> > and you will have to buy in pairs.  I don't want this for our Corvair
>world. I
> > don't think many would sign up for this insanity if they had any idea
>where
> > it could lead.  Am I alone on this?
> > Craig Nicol
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