<VV> RE: <VV>test drive?

[Cepak, Tom A]

The '63 Monza Convertible that I'm thinking about purchasing has '63 PG,
'64 differencial, and a '65 140 4 carb., Petronix ignition and High
output coil.  I don't know the final drive axle ratio, but I'll call and
find out.  What initially attracted me to the car is the amount of work
the owner has put into it.  The items that the seller has listed as
being rebuilt/replaced/new is extensive.  Basically everything.  It
looks good in photos as well.  I know I'd spend way more than the asking
price if I were to do this restoration myself. I guess I'm just being
wishywashy. 

-----Original Message-----
From: J R Read_HML [mailto:hmlinc@sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 1:08 PM
To: VirtualVairs AA; Cepak, Tom A
Subject: Re: <VV>test drive?


My first - useable - Vair was a late convert - PG.  I enjoyed the car...

just had to remember to set the brake EVERY time you parked as there is
no P 
gear on the Corvairs.

All my current Vairs are 4 spd.  I prefer that.  But, I've got a buddy
who 
is switching his 4spd Rampside to PG.  There seems to often be an issue
with 
chattering clutches in the trucks - don't know why.

My advise would be...  if you are unsure of whether or not you are going
to 
be happy with the PG car, a 30 minute ride may not tell you the whole
story 
of everyday use.  Wait/look for the car you want which has 4spd.  It
will be 
there.  Save your $$ in the meantime, so you can get an even nicer one!

I'm always seeing folks changing the drive train from PG to stick AND
the 
reverse.  Seems like a lot of effort and extra $$ spent when you could
just 
find the right car with the right trans (for you) in the first place.
Well, 
unless you prefer working on them than driving them....  then this gives
you 
something to do over the winter?

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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: "Cepak, Tom A" <tom.a.cepak@lmco.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 9:27 AM
Subject: <VV> Does anyone have an Early PG in the DFW area that I can
test 
drive?


> Ok, here's the deal.  I'm SERIOUSLY concidering flying to California 
> to buy a restored '63 Monza Convertible with PG.  I've never driven 
> one with the automatic and I'm not sure if I'd like driving it or not.

> Before I waste good money on an airline ticket just to find out I 
> don't like driving a PG, I'd like to drive one locally.  I live in 
> Fort Worth Texas , I just mailed in my application yesterday to the 
> NTCA, so I don't have a roster.  I'm willing (within reason) to 
> compensate you.  I don't need a long test drive, maybe just 30 minutes

> or so.  I've also thought about converting this vehicle to 4-speed, 
> but I really don't have the space to house a donor car, nor the time 
> right now to convert it.  So, if I buy a PG I drive a PG.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom
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