<VV> 1966 (SoCal) Corsa 140 with factory A/C

[mark at noakes.com]

I have a hard time leaving anything stock, but even I think this one 
should be redone as stock.

Mark N

On 8/6/16 2:15 AM, Charles Lee via VirtualVairs wrote:
> A friend has a 1966 (SoCal) Corsa 140 with ("smog exempt") factory A/C.
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> He wants to paint it blue when paint code is "YY" (Butternut Yellow) which would compromise its originality?
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> He also wants to change the A/C to modernize it.
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> So, I suggested that he sell it as is (basket of part, albeit complete) and "customize some other car.
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> The engine code is RR which shows in the list to be correct for the "standard" 140 engine in a Corsa as "6-164 A/C"?
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> Am I correct that the engine code for an "optional" 140 with A/C is RZ for a Monza or 500 as "6-164 SHPE, A/C"?
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> Would he be better off selling this to someone who really wants a "number correct" Corsa 140 with A/C, and buying another Corvair?
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> I figured someone might want this car to restore to original specs instead of ruining this one.
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> PS: It is in need of a complete "labor of love" restoration, although he reports that all A/C parts, etc, are there.
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> He has about $3000+ in the car, so I was wondering what it was worth to "buy him out"?
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> Charlie
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