<VV> Getting stranded in a Corvair

[Bob]

Hi,
My .02...
I consider myself a true Corvair guy, having had Corvairs since 69. Back in
the day I would have and did undertake long distance trips in Corvairs. Back
then I'd think nothing of replacing a wheel bearing in a parking lot in
pouring rain, etc. etc. Today, at a month shy of 65 with back issues - not
so much.
It's a simple as that - age is taking its toll on my desire and ability to
fix repairs on the road. I still enjoy the Corvairs but the maximum I'll go
today in my Corsa or UltraVan is a few hundred miles and if something
breaks, I'll get it towed home and fix it in the garage at my leisure.
Regards,
Bob


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From: VirtualVairs [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of
Taruffi57--- via VirtualVairs
Sent: November 1, 2014 9:38 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Getting stranded in a Corvair

I fail to see why true Corvair guys - who have presumably gone over their
cars thoroughly - and in most cases, owned them for years, AND would carry a
few  parts back-ups, would be apprehensive about driving their cars on trips
of ANY  distance.  The only time I ever had a Corvair let me down - and I
have  owned at least 10, was when my '65 Corsa 140 dropped a valve seat in
Nowhere  Florida. (around Cross City and Chiefland - if you want to Mapquest
that one).  Had to catch a Greyhound.  Of course, that was in the  '70's.
 
Joe Dunlap
 
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In a message dated 11/1/2014 11:05:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
virtualvairs-request at corvair.org writes:

Guess I  better go read my benefits booklet as I don't recall seeing 
> that  one.  BUT, I DO like the 200 mile tow range (by flatbed) in case  
> I somehow get stranded in a Corvair.
> Later,  JR

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