<VV> Fw: Near Stock

[J R Read_HML]

Meant for All.
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
To: <airvair at earthlink.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 12:32 AM
Subject: Near Stock


> '65 Monza Vert
>
> Was not "stock" (for several reasons) when bought, but has been made 
> nearly so (including the '65 only license plate light lens).  However, 
> I've added a Corsa dash and a (Corvair) AM/FM radio (not on the body tag). 
> The original parts are on the shelf as backup in the event that I should 
> decide to go fully stock, but I like the way I have it now.  I refer to 
> the car as NEAR stock whenever asked.  Do we have a category for that? 
> Would it be "improved"?  Cool!  That must mean that it's better than 
> stock - as opposed to non-stock or near-stock.
>
> Have a good day gentlemen.  See you at convention!
>
> Later, JR
>
> CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
> '61 Rampside Standard 4/110
> '65 Monza Convertible 4/140
> "Keep the Love Alive"
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mark Corbin" <airvair at earthlink.net>
> To: "Paul Chapman" <corvairjunkie at hotmail.com>; "virtualvairs" 
> <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 12:14 AM
> Subject: Re: <VV> Concours-
>
>
>> Paul,
>>
>> Never said that stock was the only way to go. Just that it shouldn't be
>> adulterated by modified cars.
>>
>> And I can't agree with you more about the 13" tires. But you also have to
>> realize that back then 13's were used by a lot of cars, and even 
>> full-size
>> Chevy's had *only* 14" wheels. For some time I've said that they should
>> have had a 14" upgrade option for the Corvair. But then if they had, I
>> doubt that you'd find any Corvairs with 13" tires on them, as even the
>> stockers would "have the upgrade" on them (even if they really hadn't 
>> come
>> that way from the factory).
>>
>> -Mark
>>
>>> [Original Message]
>>> From: Paul Chapman <corvairjunkie at hotmail.com>
>>> Subject: <VV> Concours-
>>>
>>>  I'm a bleiver that there should be "pure stock", but don't get the 
>>> train
>> of thought that it is the only way. Myself, I think GM was crazy for 
>> puttin
>> those punny 13" wheels on them in the first place.(my openion)
>>>
>>>  Flame suit on.
>>>
>>> Paul Chapman
>>>  Corsa member
>>>
>>
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