<VV> Ref: Sick of My Corvair

[Ron]

Not everybody, though.  About thirteen years ago I bought a nice '66 sedan 
with a stuck valve.  I pulled the head and had Devecka do it up right and 
have been using the car in parades, most of the northwest econo runs, a 
couple of western national meets and have driven it border to border (down 
and up) without any problems at all.  You just don't hear about all of the 
Vairs that are running fine year after year.  The engine has never been out 
of the car.  Sure, it's a little tired, but I could drive it over the 
mountains to Seattle in a moments notice if need be.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike" <themoose at mindspring.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 8:34 AM
Subject: <VV> Ref: Sick of My Corvair


>I read with great interest the posting on "Sick of my Corvair" and all the 
>responses.  I too have experienced the wonderful roller coaster ride of 
>Corvair ownership.
>
> Buy Corvair...
> fix everything over 2 years...
> Have Corvair totalled...
> Sell Corvair "for parts"...
> Buy "good running" Corvair...(great price though)
> Drive Corvair 2 weeks...
> Put Corvair up on jack stands to "fix a small leak"...
> Fast forward almost 2 years...still on stands...
>
> I've been to the top of enjoyment (flying through S turns on I-20 and 
> smoking BMW's through the turns) through depths of massive "What the hell 
> am I doing with a car sitting on Jack Stands? - BURN IT!" feelings.
>
> You know what I have discovered?  I am lucky to have a couple of guys here 
> in Atlanta (plus a Carb guy in Florida) who keep me on a level keel and 
> give me perspective (and some tough "love" on occasion).
>
> There are hundreds of people who have experienced the same stuff.  The 
> fact we are on VV's is proof of that.  We aren't alone..and that makes all 
> the difference.
>
> Moose in Atlanta
> Arty Blue - Group Red for as long as it takes...
>
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