<VV> OPINIONS PLEASE. no, or little Corvair.

[Ron]

Are you sure that the one on the car can't be repaired for a relatively sum? 
Why does it automatically need to be replaced?
RonH

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Subject: <VV> OPINIONS PLEASE. no, or little Corvair.


> Long story short, when do you know, and should you purchase extra parts, 
> when you plan on keeping a car a long time. My Mom owns a very rare 85 2 
> DOOR, Park Ave. Most all were 4 doors, this is a fully loaded 2 door. Even 
> one of the salesman at the Buick house stopped and looked at it in the 
> service drive, and told her how rare it is. Problem, the AC compressor has 
> gone out after 8 or 10 years. It was also converted to 134-R in 2000. I 
> used to work at the Buick/Chevy house, and still have a few buddys in 
> parts. It took us two days to locate the correct compressor. and at a very 
> good price too. The original from AC/Delco is discontinued. Went to 
> Vintage Parts Inc,(didn't have time to check on Corvair parts), and they 
> show to have 8 rebuilt in stock, for $199.95. Beats GMs $700, if they had 
> it. Should I buy 2, and keep one spare? Also, how do you store it for a 
> long time, with out ruining it? Pack it in grease, and seal it? Will the 
> seals go bad just sitting in a box? Risk one b
> eing available in another 10 years. What do you think? OH, this car only 
> has 52,000 original miles on it. What do you guys think? BRUCE
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