<VV> IT'S OUT, IT'S OUT!

[Roger Gault]

Same way I used to do it before I could afford a floor jack.

Going back in, I pried up one side, slipped a 2X4 under the exhaust
manifold - went to the other side, did same.  Kept doing that until it was
high enough to lower the car back on it.  Think I used the scissors jack
under the tranny after I got the rear mount nuts on - been too long.

Congratulations,
   Roger Gault

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ryan Verthein" <chevyd51 at yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 4:47 PM
Subject: <VV> IT'S OUT, IT'S OUT!


> Hey everybody (let have some fun....you only live once
> and when your d.....okay...so, I'll get to the message
> now)
>
> I removed the entire powertrain in my 65 Corsa alone
> yesterday (and the day before)  all of the wiring and
> much of the other stuff was already disconnected so
> that wasn't too bad.  the U-joints were rusted heck,
> but I went after them with a hammer...swearing...and
> got them all out.  I lifted the whole thing up and
> inted of taking the two crossmember bolts out, I
> instead opted for the other three in the trans from
> the crossmember-the one 5/8" and the to 9/16" bolts.
>
> lowered it down onto a wood box, and raised the car
> back up...got a tow rope and my mothers van and
> dragged the whole thing out from under the car.  I
> have pictures....I'll find a way to post this soon, I
> hope.
>
>
> Anyway...broke the box we used, but it's still halfway
> intact, and I've got it all covered.
>
> fun.
>
> Ryan
> 65 Corsa Coupe
> Running for BoD Cen. Div.
> (I would appreciate your votes a lot)
>