<VV> Inherited car

[J R Read_HML]

Kathryn,  Best to consider trailer or a moving Co. until you can go through 
the car.

Likely issues:  Brakes!  - The entire system needs to be gone through which 
will likely entail all new lines and hoses as well as wheel cylinder 
rebuilds.

Gas tank and fuel lines:  It is likely to have rust and or really NASTY gas. 
Probably needs to come out and be cleaned and coated.  The main fuel line 
cleaned out and the rubber portions replaced.  Oh Aviation gas is Low Lead 
and not (technically) legal for road use.  Corvairs do not need the lead - 
so 93 octane is what most of us use.  You may need to replace the pump and 
the carbs may need attention as well.

Tank and Brakes (combo) - the brake line to the RF passes over the top of 
the fuel tank.  Replace it while the tank is out - even if you don't think 
you need to.  The brake lines rust from the inside, so you can't always tell 
by looking at the at the outside.

May want to also change out the points, cap, rotor for the distributor - 
just to eliminate that as a possible source of problems.

Also, change the oil and filter.

Congrats on your new possession.  Enjoy it!

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Later, JR
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
'66 beater Coupe - icemobile 4/140

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kathryn Billington" <kathrynbillington@yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 11:54 AM
Subject: <VV> Inherited car


>I have just inherited my father's 1966 Corvair that he brought brand new 
>and has less than 30k original miles on it.  He parked it in the garage in 
>1983 and it hasn't moved since, but working fine at that time.  Other than 
>obviously new tires, what kind of repairs do you think I'm looking at to 
>get it running?  I'm in Maine and the car is in Maryland and I'm not into 
>towing, so I'll be driving it back. Also, I remember my Dad always used 
>aviation fuel.  This may be a dumb question, but if I can't find aviation 
>fuel, what type do I use?  Any suggestions would be helpful.  Also, I found 
>a Chevy dealier nearby in MD who has "one Corvair guy" who can check it out 
>for me.  The car is in Crofton, MD if any of you have any suggestions for a 
>better place to take it other than the dealer.
>
> Thanks.
> Kathryn
>
>
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