<VV> 64 convertible

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 16:06:39 EST

Frank,

The 1964 Spyder is the only Spyder that can be identified by its VIN.  1962 & 
63 were Monzas with the Spyder option.  Your VIN should start with 40667 
followed by a letter and the production number.  "4" is for 1964; "06" designates 
the Spyder;   "67" is the convertible and the letter will tell you the 
manufacturing plant.

All Spyders had the 150 turbo from the factory and the engine number will end 
with "YR."  In 1964, the engine displacement went from 145 CID to 164 CID but 
they chose to keep the same engine number.  I don't know why.  The part 
number on the 1964 turbo ID plate should be 3840830.  Another way to distinguish 
the 1964 turbo engine from previous years is the fan.  In 1964, they went to a 
magnesium fan with (I think) 11 vanes.  The 1962-63 fan had 16 vanes.  There 
are other differences.

I am sure that the rest of the gang will warn you about all the usual rust 
areas to look for but the biggest concerns will be the rockers, the floor pan 
and around the windshield.

Good luck.

Doc
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In a message dated 1/25/2005 12:10:42 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
virtualvairs-request@corvair.org writes:

> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:17:33 -0500
> To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
> From: Frank Leonardo <frankl@mailboxofithaca.com>
> Subject: <VV> 64 convertible
> 
> I am looking for some useful input.
> I will be looking at a 1964 spyder convertible this weekend.
> It needs a lot of work, but looks solid for an eastern vehicle.
> What should I lookout for and what numbers should I look for?
> Should this be a 150 turbo?
> Thanks for the information.
> Frank