<VV> cocktail shakers
ronchoy at comcast.net
ronchoy at comcast.net
Sun Aug 7 17:10:44 EDT 2005
Wwhen I got my 66 'vert, (egad, going on 20 years. ;0), the cocktail shakers were dry, so I topped them off. Now after all these years, I'm wondering what the fill level should be. They may not be working, because I've never noticed much difference with the in or out. -ron 65,66
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> 7. Another offer of a car (Jim Simpson)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 10:01:16 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Chuck Kubin <dreamwoodck at yahoo.com>
> Subject: <VV> "bugpass"
> To: "Brown, David" <David.Brown at bsci.com>, virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> Hey David,
>
> Depending on how strong you feel about his reaction,
> you can always queer the deal. Wait until the auctions
> end, then contact the buyers. Tell them that in the
> interest of saving them from a misrepresented deal,
> you tried to help "bugpass" correctly identify the
> parts but he told you to f-- off. Then tell them you
> hope they got the part they expected and urge then to
> act appropriately if they didn't. If they got the part
> they wanted, no harm, no foul. If they didn't, THEY
> can tell him f--- off.
> Might take a little time, but if you have it to spend,
> why not spend it on something satisfying?
>
> Chuck
>
> ----I really wasn't that concerned about
> > the mis-labeling, but
> > his attitude is not one that I would buy from. ---
>
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> Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 10:23:52 -0700
> From: "Ron" <ronh at owt.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Convention Report?
> To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>, "Harry Jensen, CORSA
> Executive Secretary" <corsa at corvair.org>
> Cc: Mike McGowan <mcvair at sbcglobal.net>
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> Question about Econorun catagories: If you have a four carburetor engine
> but two of the carbs are disconnected, is it a four or a two carb car? Just
> curious.
> RonH
>
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> > Hi--
> >
> > Preliminary convention results are here:
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> > http://www.corvair.org/05results.php
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> > --H
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 13:24:14 -0400
> From: "Bill Elliott" <Corvair at fnader.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Re: VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 7, Issue 80
> To: "Padgett" <pp2 at 6007.us>, "virtualvairs at corvair.org"
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> >Unlikely - the 400 was designed for big blocks and was introduced on 1965
> >models. The 350 was considerably later (1969 ?). For an early I suspect
> >they might have adapted the "Switch-Pitch" torque converter that allowed
> >the 2-speed Jetaway to be advertised as a three speed.
>
> >If I wind up with a PG car am going to look into a lockup torque converter
> >to lower the revs, have the engine run cooler, and increase highway MPG. Is
> >one of the few things that can do all three without affecting performance.
>
> I had a '66 Toro with the switch pitch convertor... VERY cool setup. There is a
> programmable aftermarket piece for that unit which changes the personailty of
> the piece even more... really makes the car feel at least 50hp stronger. That
> would be a cool thing to have for the PG... though having a lockup convertor
> would definitely be a good thing.
>
> Luckily (unlike the Toro) we can chose a manual trans in our cars...
>
> Bill
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> Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 12:42:00 -0500
> From: Harry Jensen <hljensen at comcast.net>
> Subject: <VV> Vairs is the News
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> Cc: CORSA BoD <corsabod at corvair.org>, Mike McGowan
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> Hi--
>
> A nice article appeared in the Chicago Tribune today about the convention.
> It is online now at:
>
> http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/chi-0508060282aug07,1,663298
> 6.story?ctrack=1&cset=true
>
> I do not know how long it will be available online.
>
> --H
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> Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 12:46:47 -0500
> From: "Harry Jensen, CORSA Executive Secretary" <corsa at corvair.org>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Convention Report?
> To: "Ron" <ronh at owt.com>, "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Cc: Mike McGowan <mcvair at sbcglobal.net>
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> Hi--
>
> Without consulting the rules, I think it should be classed as a 4 carb.
>
> The big valve engines have the potential for better fuel economy.
>
> --H
>
> At 12:23 PM 8/7/2005, Ron wrote:
> >Question about Econorun catagories: If you have a four carburetor engine
> >but two of the carbs are disconnected, is it a four or a two carb
> >car? Just curious.
> >RonH
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message ----- From: "Harry Jensen, CORSA Executive
> >Secretary" <corsa at corvair.org>
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> >Cc: "Mike McGowan" <mcvair at sbcglobal.net>
> >Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 9:44 AM
> >Subject: Re: <VV> Convention Report?
> >
> >
> >>Hi--
> >>
> >>Preliminary convention results are here:
> >>
> >>http://www.corvair.org/05results.php
> >>
> >>--H
> >>
> >>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 09:45:15 -0700
> From: "Bigwave Dave" <thebigwave at comcast.net>
> Subject: <VV> 1966 Corsa on Ebay
> To: <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
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> For those of you interested in the 1966 Corsa coupe on eBay
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4565974973&sspagename=ADME:L:
> RTQ:US:1
>
> I have taken a look at the car yesterday. It is a Factory Air Corsa with correct
> bodytag "E" code. The AC stuff is intact from the firewall forward. The AC stuff
> from the engine was removed but the owner says he has it except the AC
> compressor. Has a Holley 390 4 barrel setup. Does not have the original carbs.
> Has correct 1966 Luggage rack, and deluxe chrome buckles seatbelts. The car has
> a new paint job "Tahitian turquoise" and original color was Sandlewood Tan.
> Upholstery is black and in fair condition with split seams on the driver seat
> top and rear seat top. Suspension is original with no work ever done on it
> according to the owner. Needs shocks. Body appears totally rust free, including
> the front windshield panel. Body is straight and paint is very nice. This is a
> nice Driver that can be upgrade to a show car. It is a rare car since only 153
> AC Corsas were ever built at the factory.
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 14:29:21 -0400
> From: Jim Simpson <simpsonj at bellatlantic.net>
> Subject: <VV> Another offer of a car
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> I've received another note based upon the recent notice concerning the
> upcoming Pennsylvania Fall Affair Miniconvention that was written up in
> Hemmings. This is for a '64 in Indiana. Hopefully there's someone in the
> area interested enough to take a look.
>
> Once again, I know nothing more than that which is in the note below:
>
> "Mr.Simpson,
> you don't know me but i got your e-mail from article in hemmings. i have a
> friend i work with that has offered to sell me his '64 2dr. Corvair
> numerous times for little of nothing , but i just don't have a place for it
> , nonetheless i hate to see it destroyed . it has been garaged and the body
> is sound , kids have cracked the front glass and dented the trim around the
> taillights and so forth , but he says it will run with a little work. he's
> just not very mechanically inclined to work on it.
> do you know anyone who could save this one? it's light blue w/ blue
> int. last offer he wanted $200.
> if interested , let me know and i will have him contact
> you. thank you, David Whiteman
> 30318 Lantern Lane
> Elkhart ,IN 46514 phone 574-262-5017"
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 11:40:13 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Chuck Kubin <dreamwoodck at yahoo.com>
> Subject: <VV> Vairs is the News
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> Hey Harry,
>
> Thanks for the heads up!
> For those who are contemplating the same, I've written
> the features editor to ask where Duchene, the writer,
> got his statement about how putting a V-8 in the
> Corvair in 1966 didn't help declining sales.
> I'm sure Larry Claypool didn't give him that one, nor
> that the '62 Rampside was the rarest Corvair with 321
> made.
>
> Chuck Kubin
> Former journalst
>
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