<VV> what to do with a rough 65 Monza?

[shortle]

What used to be considered "as common as dirt" is certainly not the case anymore with Corvairs. Though I know not everyone is savable, it's the bodies that seem to be the hardest to come by in good condition. I believe we are at a point in our hobby that we have more parts than cars. You didn't mention why you just wanted the drivetrain. Are you taking them for a dune buggy? Just to have "spare parts"? If you at all have the space, I would encourage you to NOT throw away the body. This is my 2 cents worth though there are others in this community who are more wise and experienced than I.
Timothy Shortle in (beautiful) Durango Colorado
My education is still ongoing 


-----Original Message-----
>From: Mark Corbin <airvair at earthlink.net>
>Sent: Jun 9, 2010 8:34 AM
>To: Jedd Hebrink <jhebrink at anvilcom.com>, virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> what to do with a rough 65 Monza?
>
>You didn't mention the body style or any salvagable options. So in general,
>any options would be worth salvaging, particularly if they are uncommon
>and/or desirable options. Sheet metal is good to save, notably if it's of
>the rust-prone areas but rust free. But the more common it is, the less
>value it is, because you sometimes reach the point where "everybody has a
>ton of it stashed away anyway."
>
>Usable interior soft trim and plastic parts are also very desirable to
>save. And DON'T neglect the "small" and/or molded-in-color plastic parts,
>such as the windlace or pillar covers. This is particularly true if the car
>is a 4door, as such parts are almost impossible to find, and there simply
>are no reproductions available. Some of those parts are interchangable or
>usable/modifiable to other body styles, or are simply unique to that
>particular body style.
>
>Also, don't neglect saving any salvagable "special" fasteners, as these, if
>in good condition and/or restorable, are needed by those into stock (or
>simply "correct") restorations. Saving good, correct fasteners seems to be
>a cronic problem amongst Corvair enthusiasts. GM used quite a few
>"dedicated" or "special" fasteners in various places, and I for one always
>seem to have to really scramble to scrounge up enough of them for a
>restoration, or even for normal maintenance uses.
>
>-Mark
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Jedd Hebrink <jhebrink at anvilcom.com>
>> Subject: <VV> what to do with a rough 65 Monza?
>>
>> I realize I may be opening a can of worms, but wanted to seek the advice
>of
>> this experienced and wise community.  I bought a 65 Monza for the engine
>and
>> PG.  I hate to send the rest of this car off to the crusher.  It has been
>> off the road for twenty years, and shows it.  Seats and interior are very
>> rough.  Body is pretty reasonable, including doors, deck lid, trunk hood,
>> etc.  All glass is good.
>>  
>> My question: should I part this out or hope to find someone that wants it
>> all?  I see folks parting out Corvairs on eBay and CL all the time, and it
>> doesn't look like they have much success.  By the way, I am in the Austin,
>> TX area if anyone around here is interested.
>>  
>> Thanks,
>>  
>> Jedd Hebrink
>> 66 Monza 110 PG
>> 65 Monza hulk
>> 
>
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