<VV> 1960 driveline differences

[peter koehler]

The one-year-only aluminum case manual 3-speed 
transmission is an interesting piece of Corvair history. I 
have one example that I cleaned up and made ready for 
display. CPF does have one of the really rare aluminum 
case 4-speed prototype transmissions. I would gladly loan 
mine to display next to it - if CPF had a place to display 
them.

As for using a later model manual transmission in place of 
the 1960 unit you would have to change the differential as 
well. The input gears are different. To put a four speed 
in place of a three speed you would have to modify the 
suspension crossmember. I guess you could swap in a 1961 
or later crossmember from a four speed car.

I have 1960 sedan that has a three speed (correct 
original) and I was thinking of putting in a four speed 
transaxle from a 1963 Corvair. Recent parts acquisitions 
have resulted in at least four transaxles sitting in the 
garage. It should be an interesting project? - Caveman 
Pete