<VV> RE: [FC] Structo Rampside

[mopar at jbcs2.net]

A few years back there was someone selling replacement parts at a
Convention, I don't remember who it was but he had ramps and windshields.

there are 2 designs for the structo Rampside.
One is what I refer to as a Cab forward design that does not have the
proper slant back of the roof in relation to the front of the vehicle.
The other version looks more like a true rampside.
One of these complete generally has wipers, side view mirrors and possibly
air horns on the roof. If you have any holes in these areas with nothing in
them, these plastic pieces may be missing.
Colors:
In my colection, and what I have seen include brown, blue, green, red,
maroon and the Yellow scool bus.

I actually made an "acceptable" windshield by cutting up an empty vodka
bottle, leaving enough tab to attach it top and bottom after removing the
roof.

I cannot think of what could be missing on the back of yours as all mine
are solid there.
A Nylint Falcon pickup has a tail gate, but no ramp.
Can you send me a picture?

Gary Swiatowy

Original Message:
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From: Keith Hammett keith.hammett at stainlessfab.com
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org, corvanatics at corvair.org
Subject: [FC] Structo Rampside

Over the weekend we went on a trip to get away for awhile.  Took the
kids to Kaleidoscope and the Hallmark center in Kansas City, they really
enjoyed it and spent 4 hours in Kaleidoscope.  On Sunday we were headed
to the zoo but needed to kill an hour.  The wife said I would like to go
into the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall (Kids heard BORING).  So off the
highway I went to turn back and go to the Antique mall.  While walking
around I of course searched every booth that had cars looking for a
model corvair, none were to be found.  Then the last several rows I was
playing around with the little one and went zooming past several booths.
A cry came out from my nine year old, "Dad a Rampside".  Brakes came on
and I quickly went back thinking I would find a want-a-be rampside.
When she pointed it out to me I couldn't believe my eyes, there on the
shelf was a Structo Rampside.  Even better it was in really good shape,
the ramp was still attached and operating.  The windshield was cracked,
and something missing off of the back (tailgate center).  Other than
that it was in excellent shape.  Needless to say I bought it!

Now the questions, What is missing off of the back (tailgate center)?
Did the Structo company identify any toys as Corvair95?  What other
colors were they made in or is red it?  What is the typical going rate
for these (purely to see if I got a great buy, sorry not going to sell)?
Is there a way to repair the cracked windshield?
Thanks,

Keith Hammett



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