<VV> Frame under Body Swaps

[mark at noakes.com]

It also seems that like what you are talking about here would take 
years to build to a level where it was a safely engineered machine per 
the original concern...your son might be pretty old before he ever got 
to drive it.

My only disagreement with Smitty...and my opinion counts for little...
is that I have never liked the Corvair heater/defroster, but 
whatever...

Mark Noakes

----Original Message----
From: vairologist at verizon.net
Date: Feb 5, 2007 20:05 
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Subj: &lt;VV&gt; Frame under Body Swaps


    I'm in the process of rebuilding my '64 Convertable for my son. 
Being a concerned parent, I would like for the car to have power 
brakes, easy access to parts for motor and trans, a/c, heat and power 
steering while trying to retain the classic looks of the car. We have 
looked at different options including a bigger Corvair engine or maybe 
a Honda or Subaru engine, but always end up back at the "g-body" frame 
swap. Plans are to try and use the floor and firewall from the g-body 
as well, 
  ---------------------------------------------
  Smitty Says:  Please don't take this as an official position of the 
forum.  If you want to get mad at someone, make it me.               
What you are suggesting is a headache just in concept.  Do you feel a 
need for self abuse?  The biggest Corvair engine is the same size as a 
64  95 hp.  The factory Early brakes are certainly adaquate for 
anything but racing in the car.  Power brakes can be put on but they 
won't stop the car any faster.  To suggest power steering makes me know 
you have never driven a Corvair before.  The steering can be improved 
with a slightly faster ratio but otherwise it is fine.  Hondas and 
Subarus use radiators which means at best you will give up half the 
trunk space.  A Corvair heater in good condition will put out all the 
heat you will ever need.  A/C kits are available in a couple of 
different forms.  As a concerned parent you might consider a newer car 
with an airbag.
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