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Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:00:01 -0500
Subject: <VV> VV Rules Post
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From bryan at skiblack.com  Sat Mar 15 05:00:01 2025
From: bryan at skiblack.com (Bryan Blackwell)
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2025 05:00:01 -0400
Subject: <VV> VV Rules Post
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From q53.832 at gmail.com  Sat Mar 15 14:23:27 2025
From: q53.832 at gmail.com (Ed Thompson)
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:23:27 -0500
Subject: <VV> January 15, 2025 issue of "Old Cars" (twice monthly)
Message-ID: <CAGPRiR6SDiwz1XULV9EZsVY=YFQxDMkAg5QhhoKxRPqXvP3Aow@mail.gmail.com>

Three page article, five color photos, very nice maroon '66 Monza
convertible, 110-glide, owned by (former) CORSA member Todd Brown, of
Johnson City NY.

Ed Thompson
Greenfield WI
'66 Monza sport sedan, 110-glide, LA-built, 114K miles, owned nearly 33
years
Greenfield WI

From markplucenik at verizon.net  Wed Mar 19 08:41:49 2025
From: markplucenik at verizon.net (Mark Plucenik)
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:41:49 -0400
Subject: <VV> quick steering arms
References: <004501db98cc$497757f0$dc6607d0$.ref@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <004501db98cc$497757f0$dc6607d0$@verizon.net>

Im hoping some out there can clear up some confusion for me . I have a LM 66
Corsa and would like to add quick steering arms. I have a set of aftermarket
arms that were labeled off a 64 Spyder.  They look like they will fit my 66
but I have not dissembled anything yet to confirm that. There are NO part
numbers or ID on the quick arms. I've also been told that the only
difference between EM and LM armes is actually only the part number. 

 

                                           I appreciate any info,  Thanks,
Mark


From corvairduval at cox.net  Wed Mar 19 10:50:24 2025
From: corvairduval at cox.net (Frank DuVal)
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:50:24 -0400
Subject: <VV> quick steering arms
In-Reply-To: <004501db98cc$497757f0$dc6607d0$@verizon.net>
References: <004501db98cc$497757f0$dc6607d0$.ref@verizon.net>
 <004501db98cc$497757f0$dc6607d0$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <e425d257-e42e-4297-85a0-0d2bcdefe5e8@cox.net>

You will find the aftermarket arms are probably too fast, as they mess 
up the Ackerman angles of the tie rods/idler/steering pittman arm 
relationship. That being said, I ran them for years on my 64 Spyder...?

I found no difference between early and late steering arms, except the 
lates seemed beefier. Maybe because? they had less time to rust here in 
the rusty east?

For a while Matt Nall in Oregon made and sold an adjustable arm, so you 
could dial in the amount of quick vs issues. if you find a set of those, 
buy them.

Frank DuVal

On 3/19/2025 8:41 AM, Mark Plucenik via VirtualVairs wrote:
> Im hoping some out there can clear up some confusion for me . I have a LM 66
> Corsa and would like to add quick steering arms. I have a set of aftermarket
> arms that were labeled off a 64 Spyder.  They look like they will fit my 66
> but I have not dissembled anything yet to confirm that. There are NO part
> numbers or ID on the quick arms. I've also been told that the only
> difference between EM and LM armes is actually only the part number.
>
>   
>
>                                             I appreciate any info,  Thanks,
> Mark
>
>

From corvairduval at cox.net  Wed Mar 19 10:53:30 2025
From: corvairduval at cox.net (Frank DuVal)
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:53:30 -0400
Subject: <VV> quick steering arms
In-Reply-To: <e425d257-e42e-4297-85a0-0d2bcdefe5e8@cox.net>
References: <004501db98cc$497757f0$dc6607d0$.ref@verizon.net>
 <004501db98cc$497757f0$dc6607d0$@verizon.net>
 <e425d257-e42e-4297-85a0-0d2bcdefe5e8@cox.net>
Message-ID: <b87aa184-50e4-4675-b9ab-1af9eb551a6b@cox.net>

Well, Clarks does list their aftermarket arms with different part 
numbers for early and late, so....

Take a close look between them. Maybe the "stop" is slightly different.

Frank DuVal

On 3/19/2025 10:50 AM, Frank DuVal wrote:
> You will find the aftermarket arms are probably too fast, as they mess 
> up the Ackerman angles of the tie rods/idler/steering pittman arm 
> relationship. That being said, I ran them for years on my 64 Spyder...?
>
> I found no difference between early and late steering arms, except the 
> lates seemed beefier. Maybe because? they had less time to rust here 
> in the rusty east?
>
> For a while Matt Nall in Oregon made and sold an adjustable arm, so 
> you could dial in the amount of quick vs issues. if you find a set of 
> those, buy them.
>
> Frank DuVal
>
> On 3/19/2025 8:41 AM, Mark Plucenik via VirtualVairs wrote:
>> Im hoping some out there can clear up some confusion for me . I have 
>> a LM 66
>> Corsa and would like to add quick steering arms. I have a set of 
>> aftermarket
>> arms that were labeled off a 64 Spyder.? They look like they will fit 
>> my 66
>> but I have not dissembled anything yet to confirm that. There are NO 
>> part
>> numbers or ID on the quick arms. I've also been told that the only
>> difference between EM and LM armes is actually only the part number.
>>
>>
>> ??????????????????????????????????????????? I appreciate any info,? 
>> Thanks,
>> Mark
>>
>>

From tonyunderwood50 at gmail.com  Wed Mar 19 13:42:30 2025
From: tonyunderwood50 at gmail.com (tony underwood)
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:42:30 -0400
Subject: <VV> quick steering arms
In-Reply-To: <004501db98cc$497757f0$dc6607d0$@verizon.net>
References: <004501db98cc$497757f0$dc6607d0$.ref@verizon.net>
 <004501db98cc$497757f0$dc6607d0$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <d6c65b50-5439-4625-b711-06b9ee9a8028@gmail.com>


On 3/19/2025 8:41 AM, Mark Plucenik via VirtualVairs wrote:
> Im hoping some out there can clear up some confusion for me . I have a LM 66
> Corsa and would like to add quick steering arms. I have a set of aftermarket
> arms that were labeled off a 64 Spyder.  They look like they will fit my 66
> but I have not dissembled anything yet to confirm that. There are NO part
> numbers or ID on the quick arms. I've also been told that the only
> difference between EM and LM armes is actually only the part number.
>
>   
>
>                                             I appreciate any info,  Thanks,
> Mark


I've always been a bit spooked by most of those aftermarket quicksteer 
arms because the ones I've had experience with were cast iron and NOT 
forgings.?? BTW, if you go that route you will of course need a front 
end alignment.


tony..



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From kcorvair at ptd.net  Wed Mar 19 14:41:35 2025
From: kcorvair at ptd.net (kcorvair)
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:41:35 -0400
Subject: <VV> quick steering arms
In-Reply-To: <d6c65b50-5439-4625-b711-06b9ee9a8028@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5B.8B.23260.0EF0BD76@smtp02.ptd.email-ash1.sync.lan>

If you look in the clarks catalog you will see QS Arms for sale . 60-64 & 65-69.SkyKingSent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
-------- Original message --------From: tony underwood via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> Date: 3/19/25  1:42 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: virtualvairs at corvair.org Subject: Re: <VV> quick steering arms On 3/19/2025 8:41 AM, Mark Plucenik via VirtualVairs wrote:> Im hoping some out there can clear up some confusion for me . I have a LM 66> Corsa and would like to add quick steering arms. I have a set of aftermarket> arms that were labeled off a 64 Spyder.? They look like they will fit my 66> but I have not dissembled anything yet to confirm that. There are NO part> numbers or ID on the quick arms. I've also been told that the only> difference between EM and LM armes is actually only the part number.>>?? >>???????????????????????????????????????????? I appreciate any info,? Thanks,> MarkI've always been a bit spooked by most of those aftermarket quicksteer arms because the ones I've had experience with were cast iron and NOT forgings.?? BTW, if you go that route you will of course need a front end alignment.tony..-- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software.www.avg.com _______________________________________________This message was sent by the VirtualVairs mailing list, all copyrights are the propertyof the writer, please attribute properly. For help, mailto:vv-help at corvair.orgThis list sponsored by the Corvair Society of America, http://www.corvair.org/Post messages to: VirtualVairs at corvair.orgChange your options: http://www.vv.corvair.org/mailman/options/virtualvairsArchives: http://www.vv.corvair.org/archive.htm _______________________________________________

From ricebugg at comcast.net  Wed Mar 19 15:08:41 2025
From: ricebugg at comcast.net (James Rice)
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:08:41 -0500
Subject: <VV> VVD, V242, I4: Fast Steering arms.
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3.1742400001.5258.virtualvairs@corvair.org>
References: <mailman.3.1742400001.5258.virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Message-ID: <001901db9902$54d6f700$fe84e500$@comcast.net>

Mark:  Many years ago, in a life far far away, when I was Chairman of the
Competition Committee, someone sent me a photo and note about fast steering
arms.  Note and photo are not handy these days.  

Anyhow, they were all bolted to a common threaded rod.  As I remember it,
there were at least three different arm lengths plus the original stock arm
as delivered from GM.  So be carefull what you ask for.  You are dealing
with several unknowns here.  

Many years ago, I had Clark's fast steering arm installed on my Corsa.
Which I autocrossed.  Along with factory HD springs, which I also got from
Clarks.  Both were perfectly acceptable for driving on the street.   I do
not remember if they made me faster at autocrossing.  Probably not.  

If I were doing it again, I spend the money and get my parts from people we
have trusted for years: Clark's.   

Historically Yours,

		James Rice

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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:41:49 -0400
From: "Mark Plucenik" <markplucenik at verizon.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Subject: <VV> quick steering arms
Message-ID: <004501db98cc$497757f0$dc6607d0$@verizon.net>
Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"

Im hoping some out there can clear up some confusion for me . I have a LM 66
Corsa and would like to add quick steering arms. I have a set of aftermarket
arms that were labeled off a 64 Spyder.  They look like they will fit my 66
but I have not dissembled anything yet to confirm that. There are NO part
numbers or ID on the quick arms. I've also been told that the only
difference between EM and LM armes is actually only the part number. 

 

                                           I appreciate any info,  Thanks,
Mark



------------------------------

Message: 2
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:50:24 -0400
From: Frank DuVal <corvairduval at cox.net>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> quick steering arms
Message-ID: <e425d257-e42e-4297-85a0-0d2bcdefe5e8 at cox.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

You will find the aftermarket arms are probably too fast, as they mess up
the Ackerman angles of the tie rods/idler/steering pittman arm relationship.
That being said, I ran them for years on my 64 Spyder...?

I found no difference between early and late steering arms, except the lates
seemed beefier. Maybe because? they had less time to rust here in the rusty
east?

For a while Matt Nall in Oregon made and sold an adjustable arm, so you
could dial in the amount of quick vs issues. if you find a set of those, buy
them.

Frank DuVal

On 3/19/2025 8:41 AM, Mark Plucenik via VirtualVairs wrote:
> Im hoping some out there can clear up some confusion for me . I have a 
> LM 66 Corsa and would like to add quick steering arms. I have a set of 
> aftermarket arms that were labeled off a 64 Spyder.  They look like 
> they will fit my 66 but I have not dissembled anything yet to confirm 
> that. There are NO part numbers or ID on the quick arms. I've also 
> been told that the only difference between EM and LM armes is actually
only the part number.
>
>   
>
>                                             I appreciate any info,  
> Thanks, Mark
>
>


------------------------------

Message: 3
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:53:30 -0400
From: Frank DuVal <corvairduval at cox.net>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> quick steering arms
Message-ID: <b87aa184-50e4-4675-b9ab-1af9eb551a6b at cox.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

Well, Clarks does list their aftermarket arms with different part numbers
for early and late, so....

Take a close look between them. Maybe the "stop" is slightly different.

Frank DuVal

On 3/19/2025 10:50 AM, Frank DuVal wrote:
> You will find the aftermarket arms are probably too fast, as they mess 
> up the Ackerman angles of the tie rods/idler/steering pittman arm 
> relationship. That being said, I ran them for years on my 64 Spyder...?
>
> I found no difference between early and late steering arms, except the 
> lates seemed beefier. Maybe because? they had less time to rust here 
> in the rusty east?
>
> For a while Matt Nall in Oregon made and sold an adjustable arm, so 
> you could dial in the amount of quick vs issues. if you find a set of 
> those, buy them.
>
> Frank DuVal
>
> On 3/19/2025 8:41 AM, Mark Plucenik via VirtualVairs wrote:
>> Im hoping some out there can clear up some confusion for me . I have 
>> a LM 66 Corsa and would like to add quick steering arms. I have a set 
>> of aftermarket arms that were labeled off a 64 Spyder.? They look 
>> like they will fit my 66 but I have not dissembled anything yet to 
>> confirm that. There are NO part numbers or ID on the quick arms. I've 
>> also been told that the only difference between EM and LM armes is 
>> actually only the part number.
>>
>>
>> ??????????????????????????????????????????? I appreciate any info,? 
>> Thanks,
>> Mark
>>
>>


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From bryan at skiblack.com  Wed Mar 19 19:26:15 2025
From: bryan at skiblack.com (Bryan Blackwell)
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:26:15 -0400
Subject: <VV> VVD, V242, I4: Fast Steering arms.
In-Reply-To: <001901db9902$54d6f700$fe84e500$@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.3.1742400001.5258.virtualvairs@corvair.org>
 <001901db9902$54d6f700$fe84e500$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <94FFDDB2-FB34-4A1C-9086-452AA9ABE679@skiblack.com>

I have a photo of the display that was shared with me here, scroll to the bottom:

http://autoxer.skiblack.com/steering.html

At swap meets the arms are usually just labeled 'fast'.  I have a couple sets installed, one on an early and one on a late, no idea if I have the intended ones on the right car.  I think the bump stop being the difference makes sense given the slightly different track dimensions.

--Bryan

> On Mar 19, 2025, at 3:08?PM, James Rice via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
> 
> Mark:  Many years ago, in a life far far away, when I was Chairman of the
> Competition Committee, someone sent me a photo and note about fast steering
> arms.  Note and photo are not handy these days.  


From gyoungwolf at earthlink.net  Sun Mar 16 13:24:17 2025
From: gyoungwolf at earthlink.net (Grant)
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:24:17 -0000
Subject: <VV> Carb Production Error
Message-ID: <6aa2ad71-d7e7-5f34-745d-eb985b3ff61c@earthlink.net>

I just came across a '64 HV carburetor in which GM failed to drill the slot for the ported vacuum tube (to the distributor). It also had a partially drilled hole
for an enrichment needle and non-symmetrical base, so probably a later piece. It had seen some extensive use, so the owner probably had to deal with some issues.
I have not seen such a thing in any of the 15K or so carbs I have taken apart. Wondering if anyone else has ever come across such an anomaly?
Thanks,
Grant

From gyoungwolf at earthlink.net  Sun Mar 16 13:24:29 2025
From: gyoungwolf at earthlink.net (Grant)
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:24:29 -0000
Subject: <VV> Carb Production Error
Message-ID: <cba9d220-5a47-151e-8aa9-d14693d36f2e@earthlink.net>

I just came across a '64 HV carburetor in which GM failed to drill the slot for the ported vacuum tube (to the distributor). It also had a partially drilled hole
for an enrichment needle and non-symmetrical base, so probably a later piece. It had seen some extensive use, so the owner probably had to deal with some issues.
I have not seen such a thing in any of the 15K or so carbs I have taken apart. Wondering if anyone else has ever come across such an anomaly?
Thanks,
Grant

From ivaldes at hal-pc.org  Sun Mar 16 01:17:31 2025
From: ivaldes at hal-pc.org (Ignacio Valdes)
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 05:17:31 -0000
Subject: <VV> Nash fan seems to work great.
Message-ID: <CANPWqJEgnobY+x0ftxqK1MD5mf4sxz6N1fz12H_kRCH24LLQ7w@mail.gmail.com>

I have my Nash fan installed by Greg Riley. It seems to work great. Very
smooth acceleration, less noise and vibration, handles highway speeds
well.  Greg installed it in "Lisa" , my 1964 Corvair Monza Coupe that has a
1965 two carburetor 110 Hp motor.  A definite upgrade.
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From kcorvair at ptd.net  Wed Mar 19 14:59:17 2025
From: kcorvair at ptd.net (kcorvair)
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:59:17 -0000
Subject: <VV> quick steering arms
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I would get the proper arms for 65-69 you don't want to mess with steering. I have a 65 Quick Steering box& arms on a Corsa I own it works well. I have just aftermarket arms on my 67 500 and I'm on my 3rd Steering box in 12 years say 5000miles/ year. I'm not happy with those but never removed them yet. I have 215 60x14 tires on that car and the arms/ tires just tear up boxes for me.?Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
-------- Original message --------From: Frank DuVal via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> Date: 3/19/25  10:53 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: virtualvairs at corvair.org Subject: Re: <VV> quick steering arms Well, Clarks does list their aftermarket arms with different part numbers for early and late, so....Take a close look between them. Maybe the "stop" is slightly different.Frank DuValOn 3/19/2025 10:50 AM, Frank DuVal wrote:> You will find the aftermarket arms are probably too fast, as they mess > up the Ackerman angles of the tie rods/idler/steering pittman arm > relationship. That being said, I ran them for years on my 64 Spyder...?>> I found no difference between early and late steering arms, except the > lates seemed beefier. Maybe because? they had less time to rust here > in the rusty east?>> For a while Matt Nall in Oregon made and sold an adjustable arm, so > you could dial in the amount of quick vs issues. if you find a set of > those, buy them.>> Frank DuVal>> On 3/19/2025 8:41 AM, Mark Plucenik via VirtualVairs wrote:>> Im hoping some out there can clear up some confusion for me . I have >> a LM 66>> Corsa and would like to add quick steering arms. I have a set of >> aftermarket>> arms that were labeled off a 64 Spyder.? They look like they will fit >> my 66>> but I have not dissembled anything yet to confirm that. There are NO >> part>> numbers or ID on the quick arms. I've also been told that the only>> difference between EM and LM armes is actually only the part number.>>>>>> ??????????????????????????????????????????? I appreciate any info,? >> Thanks,>> Mark>>>> _______________________________________________This message was sent by the VirtualVairs mailing list, all copyrights are the propertyof the writer, please attribute properly. For help, mailto:vv-help at corvair.orgThis list sponsored by the Corvair Society of America, http://www.corvair.org/Post messages to: VirtualVairs at corvair.orgChange your options: http://www.vv.corvair.org/mailman/options/virtualvairsArchives: http://www.vv.corvair.org/archive.htm _______________________________________________

From gyoungwolf at earthlink.net  Sat Mar 29 16:01:10 2025
From: gyoungwolf at earthlink.net (Grant)
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 20:01:10 -0000
Subject: <VV> Looking for a previous turbo rebuild customer in Florida
Message-ID: <3c0cdac0-7369-dfad-baf9-f99eb9ccedf9@earthlink.net>

This is embarrassing, but necessary :-). If I rebuilt a turbocharger for you very recently and had to send you away with a used heat tube (because all the new ones were defective) until a new replacement arrived, it is here. But when I changed to a new computer, a bunch of stuff "disappeared" and I am not tech-savvy enough to recover a copy of the invoice and my telephone messages don't have names associated with them. Just drop me a reminder note, or call 352-467-2428.
You know who your are :-)
Thanks,
Grant Young