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I can’t wait to order some stuff. I only detail on the side but I am most excited about not having iron remover that I have to keep locked in a container outside because the smell makes the whole garage smell like sulfur 😂
Hey guys, my family had a 1964 Corvair and absolutely loved it.Six cylinder with three speed on the floor. With the rear engine, it was a beast in the snow. Owned the Corvair until 1973 and had NO problems with it!!
@@joeb954 Very Wrong. I and my Dad both had '62 Monzas with 4 speeds and my Senior HS Advisor had a '64 with a 4 speed. Never saw any Corvair with a 3 speed. Retired after 48 years in Auto Industry.
Mike, and Joel, you each may both be right. Both transmissions were available in those days. Joel, just because you haven't seen a Corvair, with a 3 speed, doesn't mean there wasn't one. Speaking of the Corvair itself, my family had a hardtop, like the one y'all are working on, and there was also a convertible, some time later. These cars were practically unstoppable, and would go through almost anything.
No NO NO! They were not and are not death traps IF they are maintained properly. One of if not The most innovative design to ever come out of the US of A!
Right, if these were dangerous then so was the VW Bug and also the early Porsches. Same basic design. Why didn't Ralph go after them? Was it because he was a communist and hated American industry?
I purchased a brand new 1962 Corvair Monza and loved it. This vehicle had some unusual handling characteristics due to the swing axel rear suspension and the fact that the engine was located behind the rear wheels. Weight balance was tail heavy. The general driving public we’re not familiar with this rear engine arrangement and pushed hard in turns could get you into an out-of-control situation. This car was fun to drive. I really enjoyed it.
Most of the suspension issues were pretty well dealt with by the 1965 production year with the second generation body and the addition of the sway bars.
@ There was no other small car to compare its handling characteristics to. It was unique. The original rear suspension was part of the problem. In a tight turn, at speed, the body would lift toward the outside of the turn causing the swing axel to tuck under the body, lifting it further and at its worst, would cause the vehicle to rollover. You had to be aware of this characteristic to keep you out of trouble. Too many owners failed to recognize this handling quirk of the Corvair. Later models had the suspension re-engineered so this did not happen. The front-to-rear weight distribution never changed. The other issue with the car was tire pressures. Rear tire pressure was critical. You had to maintain it in a very narrow margin. I learned the hard way, traveling at 70 mph on the NY state thruway, I experienced a sudden blowout of my left rear tire. The car was two months old. I thought I hit something in the road. It happened again several months later, this time it was the right rear. After doing some research and inquiring with the dealer, he asked if I monitored my tire pressures. I said no. I guess I should have read the manual that came with the car. How many people do? I learned, having a sudden rear tire blowout at highway speeds, introduced a new situation of handling that could get you into trouble with the Corvair. You had to stay off of the brakes and no sudden turns to keep the car under control. I still loved this car and considered it fun to drive.
All Corvairs came with horizontally 0pposed 6 cylinder engines that ranged from 80 hp up to 180 hp in the 66 Corvair Corsa which was turbo charged they came with 3 speed or 4 speed or 2 speed power glide (automatic) transmissions. the engines were made of aluminum with cast iron cylinders they came standard with 2 1bbl carbs but in later models you could get 4 1bbl carbs. There were 2 turbos available in 1962 they had 150 hp and in 1965 they upgraded to 180 hp
Corvair wasn't actually that dangerous, considering the vehicles at the time. Driven with slightly lower tire air pressure a Corvair is a great driver and reliable. Some great TH-cam videos describe the whole story.
@@Person.555that’s true. But for the class of car it was it had a similar fatality rate. And the formula that Ford followed to determine recalls and modifications was the Federal formula. That’s the facts.
You need to call Matt from Matt's off-road recovery out there in Utah He's a Corvair man he loves Corvair as he has plenty of them and he's still looking for more
‘Ember Red’ color. The power washing and detail cleaning is so dang gratifying to watch. You can almost hear the little car thanking you. Cheers for saving her.
The main safety problem with the early Corvairs was that they didn't put a support brace between the rear swing axles to keep the rear tires from over cambering in fast turns and would cause them to overturn easier. Road racers actually came out with a cheap fix for them as far back as 1962. The factory created a factory fix in the later years.
The Corvair was actually a very nice little car, the turbo charged version was actually very quick as well. Nader needed a platform to get a name for himself, and he used this car to do that, it wasn’t a dangerous car at all. And they were excellent on fuel. You do realize you left the carbs exposed, the air cleaners were not installed and they were open to the water you were using.
That car deserves a restoration. How many Corvairs have you seen with A/C? The body is amazing on that car! New floor pans and mechanical work, and it would be a great little car! GM built them until 1969.
The air conditioning was a dealer installed option. What amazes me is that the Corvair engine spun "backwards" from all the other Chevrolet engines, yet the compressor still worked.
That's amazing well preserved and not vandalized considering it's been abandoned for 46 years! And factory a/c was very unusual on the Corvair- that factory air set up is very valuable. All parts are still there. As far as the gear selector, there is no "park" position, and yes L is for Low
I think the little vents under the rear seats is for the heat from the engine to warm the passengers compartment. I think volkswagen Beetle has the same system.
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My uncle had one back in the 60s , he kept two 100lb sandbags in the frunk. He always drove it like he stole it. As I remember the fan belt kept falling off, years later I got a corvair 86 and the fan belt routing was ridiculously designed. Great air cooled engine when it was running properly. Witch wasn't often
My mother had a ‘62 corvair which I loved! It was good in the snow and once you figured out how the car handled, it responded beautifully! My friend had a ‘64 Spider which was the souped up version and it was hot! We never had any problems with the corvair over the years and have good memories driving it.
This isn’t just another “detailing channel” Its a business. It’s like watching a TV show that’s airs a new episode every week. The guys are the characters in it and It’s not just a car in the story, IT IS the story! It’s bringing history into the modern day, in a very fun way. I’ve been watching you guys for over a year now and it never gets old, congrats on the product line I wish you all the best.
I had a 1961 Corvair back in the early seventies. The car was my daily driver for two years. The two issues I dealt with were the rear swing axles which could fold under if you drove like an idiot. Later Corvairs had tether straps that limited up and down motion. I just drove the speed limit. I added a bag or two of sand to the front end and that greatly improved the balance of the car. Car never let me down. Four speed manual. Paid $45 to my father in law to buy it and sold it at the Pomona Swap Meet for $175. Needed a new fan bearing, otherwise was a good runner. Most of us car enthusiasts agree Ralph Nader was a fanatic.
I love that factory air conditioner. It even has the Chevy bow tie on it. In 1963 it was pretty well equipped. Certainly not bare-bones with a radio, automatic and AC. Even the most basic cars today are equipped like the luxury cars from the 60s.
I practically grew up in corvairs. Each time my mother would wear out one her brothers would find her another. It was common practice to remove the spare tire and jack from the factory position in the engine bay and put it in the trunk (front) sometimes along with some bricks tucked in. Improved handling and quick access to the engine area.
Just to let you know, the Corvair had the exact same handling as a Volks beetle & Porche 911 & other cars from Renault. Al were Rear engine swing axel suspension design. The Corvair(Despite Ralf Nader) was a great car beautifully engineered by GM. It came in many formats, 4 door, 2 door, convertible, station wagon, delivery van, pick up, camper van etc etc. The Sold over 2 Million of them, a great car & iconic collectible now. Always enjoy your videos, thanks. 🙂
I'm glad to see someone knows some of the history of the Corvair; These guys should should stick to detailing, Because they definitely don't know anything about Corvairs. I had to cringe when he sprayed the engine compartment without covering the carbs.
Nice to see another Corvair found. They are unique and still have a good fan base. Whether they were that dangerous will always be debated. I once met a guy who said he had one with a Porche engine in it and used to race it years ago. Neet cars!!
That car has the optional two speed powerglide automatic transmisson. The standard transmisson was a three speed manual. So for the shifter you had two choices for forward, "L" for low which kept the car in first or low gear and "D" for drive for automatic operation beween first and second gears. And yes no "P" park, as you guessed, drivers were expected to use the parking brake.
Your Corvair is a 1963 model. My father bought a 1963 Corvair Spider black with red interior two weeks before I was born. This is the fourth model year for this generation.
Back in the 70s while I was stationed in Charleston (Navy) I met a guy who dropped a 327 into the back seat of a Corvair. It HAULED ASS and cornered like the devil himself was after you! I don't remember much about the conversion other than the radiator being in the front and HUGE cooling pipes running between the seats. The car was ridiculously uncomfortably HOT. However, it was a BLAST to drive. I saw him win several Autocross trophies with it.
Two speed auto transmission. Shift lever has no park. Place it in N and use Ebrake. Turn wheels into the curb for extra security. Air cooled engine. The Vents in the cabin under the rear seats are heater Vents from the engine compartment. Our family had a 1962 Corvair.
Your cosmetic salvation of a cherished car just about brought me to tears. It also changed my outlook if I should ever come into a barn find: Better to beautify it first, then enjoy the motivation to get the work of art running and roadworthy.
The early Corvairs from 60 to 64 had a swing axle rear that was able to tuck a wheel under in extreme circumstances, many cars had swing axles, VE, Mercedes. 65 to 69 Corvairs had 4 link rear ends similar to Corvettes. Handled great.
exactly - it wasn't because of light weight or weight in the back - nonsense! the late model Corvairs handled better than nearly every other American car of time - except maybe the Corvette. The Corvair got canceled because you couldn't make it a muscle car - Chevy came up with the Camaro for that. The Corvair, especially the 65-69 ones, were cool cars.
Corvairs were never as dangerous as Nader said. it was proven later that they were as safe as anything else of the time period. This is a very restorable car In the hands of the right guy these floor pans could be redone, the rest of the car is surprisingly rust free.
Orange! Just compare the body to the red taillights! Congrats to Mike on stepping onto the ownership ladder. The best business owners are those who fully understand aspects of the day to day operations.
Growing up as a kid, my parents had two Corvairs. One was a 2+2, and believe it or not, the one in this video. Same year, same colour. Pistons, rings,rods and bairings were exactly the same as a 350 small block. Someone was thinking outside of the box 👍 One more thing, best car in the snow! Thanks for the childhood memories growing up with this one, and the 2+2🙏👍😎 Cheers from British Columbia 🇨🇦
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I own a 63 corvair and it’s such an awesome car. They are not “dangerous” as they were portrayed. There’s more to the story with Ralph Nader against GM itself and he sorta targeted the corvair. I drive mine at least 3 times a week getting it up to speed and it handles exceptionally well. The gear selection has no park you just have to put it in neutral and pull the E-brake. I did notice that yours is equipped with A/C!. Pretty cool option. Wish I had that on mine. Really nice job bringing it back to life 👌
Learned to drive in s '63 Monza 900 convertible Corvair, had a lot of fast fun and a lot of slow fun in that car in the eighties, it would run well and run fast if you knew and respected what it's nature was, like a period Porsche. Great car.
I owned and drove an MR2 for 17 years. It's a mid-engine car, with approximately 48/52 percent weight distribution. It handles absolutely great! ANY mid engined car is liable to get out of control and toss the tail around when driven incorrectly, just like any rear engined car (like the Porsche 911 or Corvair) is likely to do as well. The Corvair was not dangerous, it was just different and required different driving techniques compared to a front-heavy, rear drive car of its day. But most people are simply not educated enough to understand ... If you drive a Porsche, a Corvair, or an MR2 like you might drive a 1970 Chevy Impala, OF COURSE it will not work very well... ;)
I’m glad to hear about the new WD cleaning supplies and great video! I also couldn’t help but notice that old Jaguar out in the field with the Corvair, it sure looked dirty…
In 1978 my father gave me a 1966 Corvair. That was when silicone came on the market and I was able to reduce the oil loss through the lifter flutes. I loved that cart.
Congratulations on your product line launch. Continued success with even bigger and better things to come. Also, very happy to learn that Mike is now part owner.
Clark’s Corvairs in MA has replacement floor pans and OEM duplicates for upholstery and door cards. Your 1962 Corvair 500 w/AC may actually be somewhat rare. It is definitely worth getting back on the road. Corvair was GM’s answer to the VW, Renault Dauphine, and SIMCA. The transmission is GM’s trusty Powerglide two speed automatic. There is no “Park” or “P”. You use the emergency brake to park the car. As for safety, the Corvair was no better and no worse than contemporary cars from its era. What WAS critical for proper handling is that the front tires needed to be set 10 lbs. lower than the rear tires; 0:15 typically, 20 lbs for front tires, and 30 lbs for rear tires. That said, Chevrolet modified the rear suspension my adding a transverse spring between the two rear wheels to prevent wheel tuck when cornering at high speeds. In 1965 when the new body style was introduced, Chevrolet completely redesigned the rear suspension which made the Corvair one of the best handling American cars ever built. Between 1960 and 1969, Chevrolet produced more than 1.7 MILLION Corvairs. I have owned 3, including my current 1965 Monza Sport Sedan (4 door hardtop).
I had a 61 Corvair. It had a “power glide” automatic transmission. There was no park. You put it in neutral and set the parking brake. It had to have a valve job when I first got it, but I drove it for two years until I finished high school.
You guys missed the fact, that the engine is aircooled which is why you got the funny airducts into the cabin, like on a VW beetle, which is also a flat design. Talking design, the Corvair seems to be the bigger brother of the NSU Prinz TT, including the double headlights - the Prinz hat exactly the same rear axle design, air- cooled engine but inline 4 with double- barrel Weber. It was a blast on the dirt track racing...
This car has a very rare Frigidaire air conditioning compressor,, but the top mounted condenser is missing. Almost no Corvairs were ever ordered from the factory with air conditioning, and certainly base model 500s almost never were so equipped. The car did have handking issues, but they stemmed mainly from the rear swing axle design, as well as a lack of a front sway bar. The 1964 got a rear transverse spring and front sway bar, which greatly improved handling. For 1965, the Corvair got a totally redesigned rear suspension, based on the Corvette type design, as well as a thicker frontvsway bar, faster steering ratio, and revised coil springs. These improvements made the 1965 and later Corvairs among the best handling American cars of the 1960s.
I think most "red" cars we think of are more of a cherry red, which is more of that primary red color. To me, this car is more of a "tomato" red, which has some orange in it
My Uncle had a Chevy dealership, and when the Corvair came out he and his wife drove over in the Corvair to visit us. My Aunt said it is not a car you try out, but try on!. Another friend had one and I remember when she visited us in the winter she always smelled of car exhaust. go's great idea of taking heat for the passenger compartment off the exhaust manifold! Brilliant!
I believe that color is Chevrolet’s Roman red. I have a 1959 impala that’s Roman red and it looks very similar to this. It’s red with a very slight hint of orange. This is a great video and that car is awesome. Ralph Nader should’ve been sued by Chevrolet for writing such a trashy book. Keep up the great videos guys you’re awesome.
My 1st car was a 1961 Corvair 4 speed. I never had any control or flipping or unstable issues with the 3 years I owned it before leaving for Vietnam. Nader never proved his point about this car IMO. Great job guys. Greetings from the Old Jarhead in WNC
Hi guys, I've been following you channel for nearly a year now and I totally love it. Never thought watching car detailing could be so relaxing, I love see the transformation, I'm definitely going to order some of your products when they're on sale and hope you will ship to the UK, it's a great show and I wish you all the luck.
This is my first video that I found. The 2 of you did a great job cleaning the Chevy up .I had a Aunt and uncle that drove up from Florida in a 1960 Corvair and it was interesting to see it and as remember it rode ok.It was good to see one like that. THANKS keep up the good work.
I once bought a '48 Buick, in the same kind of situation. Took a while, but we got it out. The guy also had a '56 Chevy sedan delivery and another cool car that I can't remember, now.
I love how sooooo many people are experts in vehicle detailing in the comments. Get your own channel and do it your own way! Keep up the great work WD! ❤ And OMG the product line!,,,, 🎉🎉❤❤
Gm fixed all the issues of the early Corvair. Their were a bigger and faster Beatle. I had a 1964 Monza Convertable, one of the best cars I ever owned. Nader was out for Nader!
Rear seat vents are for heating rear compartment from engine heat. Also The Corvair was an extremely efficient, safe, and reliable Car. I had a '62 Monza when a junior in high School. My Pops made me put a 100 lb bag of Cement in the front trunk for stability though, haha
Wow, great detailing work, guys! Hopefully someone will bring this Corvair back life soon. This car gave me flashbacks to my youth those skinny, bias-ply tires, no frills interior, and rusted floors. My 64 Plymouth Belvedere floor rusted through on the passenger side when it was 16 years old. My stepdad ripped up the vinyl floor cover and riveted a new piece of metal to the frame. Problem solved.😂 I had to laugh when you were removing the vinyl flooring; base model cars didn't come with carpet back in the day. It was rubber or vinyl over bare metal. Same with trunk or "frunk" floors. The little vents under the back seat were for the heater. Cool video.
Congratulations to Mike for joining partnership, and on your new product line! Would love for it to be available in Europe, but will wait patently and enjoy your videos and continued success. Well done, lads!
I think the ducts that you found in the interior are heater ducts from the engine. I am drawing from memory though. At some point, maybe 1964, GM modified the rear suspension to avoid the rear tires from tucking under during hard cornering. I'm not sure if GM added a rear sway bar to help make the car safer to drive or not. However, by that time the damage had been done and even the re-engineered Corvair of 1965 took a hit as far as sales went. Now, to answer your question if other cars have the flat 6 in them; Chevy brought out a Greenbriar van and a Greenbriar sort of truck. Not many were made and both were dropped by 1964, I think. Like I said, I am drawing from memory and what I observed in the 60s. I was driving in 1963 and have driven a Corvair. They generally handled ok if not pushed very hard into turns. Yes they could get a little squirrelly at high speeds, but as someone commented, GM adjusted the tire pressures to compensate. I hope this helps. I enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work.
I agree with the commenters that the Corvair just drove very well with no handling problems. That’s from my personal experiences with two coupes like the one in your video in 1961 and 64. That Powerglide transmission selector, though understandably odd to you, also worked well.
There is no park on the transmission selector lever, you must use the e brake to keep the car from rolling when parked. The vents in the rear seat is for heat from the air cooled engine.
First classic car I actually drove after transition (I worked with classic cars for 12 years before I decided to transition and live full time as a woman, but old flames of car passion never fully left me), and a supportive friend from classic car community here in Belgrade drove this kind of car to me to visit me post op. "Hide that catheter in the long skirt, hop on your legs, keys are waiting for you, no more laying down and wallowing in pain, new girl, sun is shining, roads are open and the Corvair is in front of your apartment building!" In that sense, this car has a big emotional meaning to me. Love your work. Thanks for bringing it back to life.
That's actually kind of a rare car because it has ac,also the weight issue was compensated by using heavier sheet metal from the a pillar forward which is a fact most people do not know.the other reason for thicker sheet metal was for front end collisions as well.
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Signed up. So, what happened with this car? Depends on the year, as Corvairs did come in ornge and this one comes close to matching that spec.
I can’t wait to order some stuff. I only detail on the side but I am most excited about not having iron remover that I have to keep locked in a container outside because the smell makes the whole garage smell like sulfur 😂
To be honest I think it’s more dark orange and little bit of red. Paint combination of 3 parts orange and 2 parts red by my guess idk🤷♀️
RARE BIRD TODAY, IVE NOT SEEN A CORVAIR IN 15 YEARS ! GOOD LUCK ! ✊
Hopefully it's not too rusty. I remember looking at a 1965 Corvair coupe . The door supports were rusted out
Hey guys, my family had a 1964 Corvair and absolutely loved it.Six cylinder with three speed on the floor. With the rear engine, it was a beast in the snow. Owned the Corvair until 1973 and had NO problems with it!!
4 Speed You Mean!
@@MikeClark-e5x 64 had a floor mounted 3 speed transmission, 4 speed was not avail in 64.
@@joeb954 Joe, both my 1962 Monza and My Fathers 1963 had 4 speed Transmissions. Not sure where you get your information, but it is incorrect!!
@@joeb954 Very Wrong. I and my Dad both had '62 Monzas with 4 speeds and my Senior HS Advisor had a '64 with a 4 speed. Never saw any Corvair with a 3 speed. Retired after 48 years in Auto Industry.
Mike, and Joel, you each may both be right. Both transmissions were available in those days. Joel, just because you haven't seen a Corvair, with a 3 speed, doesn't mean there wasn't one. Speaking of the Corvair itself, my family had a hardtop, like the one y'all are working on, and there was also a convertible, some time later. These cars were practically unstoppable, and would go through almost anything.
You are giving Nader way more credit than he deserves.
they weren't death traps, Nader's political activism was..
No NO NO! They were not and are not death traps IF they are maintained properly. One of if not The most innovative design to ever come out of the US of A!
Right, if these were dangerous then so was the VW Bug and also the early Porsches. Same basic design. Why didn't Ralph go after them? Was it because he was a communist and hated American industry?
Confucius say we shouldn't take automotive history lessons from people who wash cars from junkyards
@ amen
I purchased a brand new 1962 Corvair Monza and loved it. This vehicle had some unusual handling characteristics due to the swing axel rear suspension and the fact that the engine was located behind the rear wheels. Weight balance was tail heavy. The general driving public we’re not familiar with this rear engine arrangement and pushed hard in turns could get you into an out-of-control situation. This car was fun to drive. I really enjoyed it.
Most of the suspension issues were pretty well dealt with by the 1965 production year with the second generation body and the addition of the sway bars.
Well if you liked the car why are u knocking it it handled fine sny small car would slide around at 60 mph
@ There was no other small car to compare its handling characteristics to. It was unique. The original rear suspension was part of the problem. In a tight turn, at speed, the body would lift toward the outside of the turn causing the swing axel to tuck under the body, lifting it further and at its worst, would cause the vehicle to rollover. You had to be aware of this characteristic to keep you out of trouble. Too many owners failed to recognize this handling quirk of the Corvair. Later models had the suspension re-engineered so this did not happen. The front-to-rear weight distribution never changed.
The other issue with the car was tire pressures. Rear tire pressure was critical. You had to maintain it in a very narrow margin. I learned the hard way, traveling at 70 mph on the NY state thruway, I experienced a sudden blowout of my left rear tire. The car was two months old. I thought I hit something in the road. It happened again several months later, this time it was the right rear. After doing some research and inquiring with the dealer, he asked if I monitored my tire pressures. I said no. I guess I should have read the manual that came with the car. How many people do?
I learned, having a sudden rear tire blowout at highway speeds, introduced a new situation of handling that could get you into trouble with the Corvair. You had to stay off of the brakes and no sudden turns to keep the car under control. I still loved this car and considered it fun to drive.
All Corvairs came with horizontally 0pposed 6 cylinder engines that ranged from 80 hp up to 180 hp in the 66 Corvair Corsa which was turbo charged they came with 3 speed or 4 speed or 2 speed power glide (automatic) transmissions. the engines were made of aluminum with cast iron cylinders they came standard with 2 1bbl carbs but in later models you could get 4 1bbl carbs. There were 2 turbos available in 1962 they had 150 hp and in 1965 they upgraded to 180 hp
Corvair wasn't actually that dangerous, considering the vehicles at the time. Driven with slightly lower tire air pressure a Corvair is a great driver and reliable. Some great TH-cam videos describe the whole story.
The same is true of the Ford Pinto, believe it or not. It had a similar fatality rate as other cars of its class.
@@edwardpitingolo3206Ford pinto was terrible. Rear end collisions ended in an explosion.
Confucius say we shouldn't take automotive history lessons from people who wash cars from junkyards
@@Person.555that’s true. But for the class of car it was it had a similar fatality rate. And the formula that Ford followed to determine recalls and modifications was the Federal formula. That’s the facts.
@@michaelwhite2823I disagree. I love these guys. What they do is a significant step towards restoration.
You need to call Matt from Matt's off-road recovery out there in Utah He's a Corvair man he loves Corvair as he has plenty of them and he's still looking for more
Was going to suggest the exact same thing, but you beat me to it.
Matt on Matts Offroad recovery channer wants any and every. He is trying to Corner the Market. I figure he already is the market. 😂😂
LEGIT!!
Good job well done 😊👍
My Dad bought me a new one in Utah in 1964 . It was a Spyder very quick.
‘Ember Red’ color. The power washing and detail cleaning is so dang gratifying to watch. You can almost hear the little car thanking you. Cheers for saving her.
Color in 63 was called Roman red.
Great stuff . I am going to buy some supplies to both of my 64 Corvair convertibles.
Corvair flat 6 was used for Corvair only. The turbo model was the Spyder. For this 63 it would have been 250 HP for 65-66 180 HP.
Correction on typo 150Hp for 63.
You would put the car in neutral and use parking break.
The main safety problem with the early Corvairs was that they didn't put a support brace between the rear swing axles to keep the rear tires from over cambering in fast turns and would cause them to overturn easier. Road racers actually came out with a cheap fix for them as far back as 1962. The factory created a factory fix in the later years.
The Corvair was actually a very nice little car, the turbo charged version was actually very quick as well. Nader needed a platform to get a name for himself, and he used this car to do that, it wasn’t a dangerous car at all. And they were excellent on fuel. You do realize you left the carbs exposed, the air cleaners were not installed and they were open to the water you were using.
Open carbs now full of water, hope that engine is already seized. They should take more care
We had a 63. White turbo convertible ran like snot learnt to drive stick on it
@ If it didn’t run good, there was something wrong with it, they ran very well, and were very quick for what they were.
That engine is probably useless anyway and needs a full rebuild or replaced. 46 years sitting in a field a little water isn't a big deal.
My friend's dad had one. I think it was called the "Spyder." Man, it was FAST!
That car deserves a restoration. How many Corvairs have you seen with A/C? The body is amazing on that car! New floor pans and mechanical work, and it would be a great little car! GM built them until 1969.
The air conditioning was a dealer installed option. What amazes me is that the Corvair engine spun "backwards" from all the other Chevrolet engines, yet the compressor still worked.
That's amazing well preserved and not vandalized considering it's been abandoned for 46 years! And factory a/c was very unusual on the Corvair- that factory air set up is very valuable. All parts are still there. As far as the gear selector, there is no "park" position, and yes L is for Low
I don't care if it has a bad rep. It looks awesome & seeing those old as dirt tires still holding air will always amaze me.
I think the little vents under the rear seats is for the heat from the engine to warm the passengers compartment. I think volkswagen Beetle has the same system.
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My uncle had one back in the 60s , he kept two 100lb sandbags in the frunk. He always drove it like he stole it. As I remember the fan belt kept falling off, years later I got a corvair 86 and the fan belt routing was ridiculously designed. Great air cooled engine when it was running properly. Witch wasn't often
What is a "corvair 86" and is it driven by a witch?
Considering they ceased production of the Corvair in 1969, you had a one of a kind! LOL 😂 BWHAHAHAHA! 💨
@@JW...-oj5iw ,,,,No - no -no the witch was driving a broom ! His uncle was the one that drove like a fool .
My mother had a ‘62 corvair which I loved! It was good in the snow and once you figured out how the car handled, it responded beautifully! My friend had a ‘64 Spider which was the souped up version and it was hot! We never had any problems with the corvair over the years and have good memories driving it.
This isn’t just another “detailing channel” Its a business. It’s like watching a TV show that’s airs a new episode every week. The guys are the characters in it and It’s not just a car in the story, IT IS the story! It’s bringing history into the modern day, in a very fun way. I’ve been watching you guys for over a year now and it never gets old, congrats on the product line I wish you all the best.
Although, to be fair, isn't this what TH-cam BASICALLY is now-a-days?
I had a 1961 Corvair back in the early seventies. The car was my daily driver for two years. The two issues I dealt with were the rear swing axles which could fold under if you drove like an idiot. Later Corvairs had tether straps that limited up and down motion. I just drove the speed limit. I added a bag or two of sand to the front end and that greatly improved the balance of the car. Car never let me down. Four speed manual. Paid $45 to my father in law to buy it and sold it at the Pomona Swap Meet for $175. Needed a new fan bearing, otherwise was a good runner. Most of us car enthusiasts agree Ralph Nader was a fanatic.
I love that factory air conditioner. It even has the Chevy bow tie on it. In 1963 it was pretty well equipped. Certainly not bare-bones with a radio, automatic and AC. Even the most basic cars today are equipped like the luxury cars from the 60s.
I practically grew up in corvairs. Each time my mother would wear out one her brothers would find her another. It was common practice to remove the spare tire and jack from the factory position in the engine bay and put it in the trunk (front) sometimes along with some bricks tucked in. Improved handling and quick access to the engine area.
Just to let you know, the Corvair had the exact same handling as a Volks beetle & Porche 911 & other cars from Renault. Al were Rear engine swing axel suspension design. The Corvair(Despite Ralf Nader) was a great car beautifully engineered by GM. It came in many formats, 4 door, 2 door, convertible, station wagon, delivery van, pick up, camper van etc etc. The Sold over 2 Million of them, a great car & iconic collectible now.
Always enjoy your videos, thanks. 🙂
I'm glad to see someone knows some of the history of the Corvair; These guys should should stick to detailing, Because they definitely don't know anything about Corvairs. I had to cringe when he sprayed the engine compartment without covering the carbs.
Nice to see another Corvair found. They are unique and still have a good fan base. Whether they were that dangerous will always be debated. I once met a guy who said he had one with a Porche engine in it and used to race it years ago. Neet cars!!
I had a 1960 Corvair four door when I was younger. Such a great car. My dad sold it while I was in the USAF. I really miss that car.
I once owned one and wish I still had one.. It was a lot of fun to drive. My brother and I loved to play around with it on snowy roads.
That car has the optional two speed powerglide automatic transmisson. The standard transmisson was a three speed manual. So for the shifter you had two choices for forward, "L" for low which kept the car in first or low gear and "D" for drive for automatic operation beween first and second gears. And yes no "P" park, as you guessed, drivers were expected to use the parking brake.
Matt's Off Road Recovery is in love with these Corvairs and actively recovers many of them. Give him a call.
Your Corvair is a 1963 model. My father bought a 1963 Corvair Spider black with red interior two weeks before I was born. This is the fourth model year for this generation.
Back in the 70s while I was stationed in Charleston (Navy) I met a guy who dropped a 327 into the back seat of a Corvair. It HAULED ASS and cornered like the devil himself was after you!
I don't remember much about the conversion other than the radiator being in the front and HUGE cooling pipes running between the seats. The car was ridiculously uncomfortably HOT.
However, it was a BLAST to drive. I saw him win several Autocross trophies with it.
Two speed auto transmission.
Shift lever has no park. Place it in N and use Ebrake. Turn wheels into the curb for extra security.
Air cooled engine. The Vents in the cabin under the rear seats are heater Vents from the engine compartment.
Our family had a 1962 Corvair.
Congrats on launching your own cleaning supplies brothers! You deserve all the success. Peace.
I had a red 1964 corvair same color. I also owned a 1962 and 1963 corvair. Sold the last one about five years ago. Many wonderful memories.
Uncle had a 1965 Corvair Corsa ragtop. Man, loved the look of that car…
MR2 was mid-engined not like a Corsair. Corvair had a number of body stykes including a wagon, van and a cool rampside pickup. Great job!👏
My first car was a 1963 corvair and I loved it. They were very fun to drive.
Your cosmetic salvation of a cherished car just about brought me to tears. It also changed my outlook if I should ever come into a barn find: Better to beautify it first, then enjoy the motivation to get the work of art running and roadworthy.
The early Corvairs from 60 to 64 had a swing axle rear that was able to tuck a wheel under in extreme circumstances, many cars had swing axles, VE, Mercedes. 65 to 69 Corvairs had 4 link rear ends similar to Corvettes. Handled great.
exactly - it wasn't because of light weight or weight in the back - nonsense! the late model Corvairs handled better than nearly every other American car of time - except maybe the Corvette. The Corvair got canceled because you couldn't make it a muscle car - Chevy came up with the Camaro for that. The Corvair, especially the 65-69 ones, were cool cars.
Corvairs were never as dangerous as Nader said. it was proven later that they were as safe as anything else of the time period. This is a very restorable car In the hands of the right guy these floor pans could be redone, the rest of the car is surprisingly rust free.
The first year Corvair had an issue after that they had no issues at all they put a flex joint on the inner end and Ralph Nader was nuts
Ralph was an anti corporate shill. Pretty much full of himself and his opinions were baseless.
Orange! Just compare the body to the red taillights!
Congrats to Mike on stepping onto the ownership ladder. The best business owners are those who fully understand aspects of the day to day operations.
I wonder if Matts Offroad Recovery would be interested in the car. Aside from the floors, it looks solid
Growing up as a kid, my parents had two Corvairs. One was a 2+2, and believe it or not, the one in this video. Same year, same colour. Pistons, rings,rods and bairings were exactly the same as a 350 small block. Someone was thinking outside of the box 👍 One more thing, best car in the snow! Thanks for the childhood memories growing up with this one, and the 2+2🙏👍😎 Cheers from British Columbia 🇨🇦
1. I NEED every product you sell. This is the best stuff by far, not that normal junk you find at a AutoZone or OReilly. Give us more teasers!
2. Congrats Mike on being part owner. You make the videos very enjoyable to watch with you knowledge of cars
3. WHATS IN THE BOX!!!!!!! (Brad Pitt voice)
4. Car is orange
I own a 63 corvair and it’s such an awesome car. They are not “dangerous” as they were portrayed. There’s more to the story with Ralph Nader against GM itself and he sorta targeted the corvair. I drive mine at least 3 times a week getting it up to speed and it handles exceptionally well. The gear selection has no park you just have to put it in neutral and pull the E-brake. I did notice that yours is equipped with A/C!. Pretty cool option. Wish I had that on mine. Really nice job bringing it back to life 👌
Congrats on the launch of your product line. Very exciting. Great job on the Corvair. Thanks guys!
Great episode. Can't believe the amount of old cars over there in sheds and paddocks. Mind blowing.
if your wondering the exact color ? get a hold of Matt - at Matts Offroad recovery or Dennis Collins - Coffee Walk
Red, with oxidation.
Learned to drive in s '63 Monza 900 convertible Corvair, had a lot of fast fun and a lot of slow fun in that car in the eighties, it would run well and run fast if you knew and respected what it's nature was, like a period Porsche. Great car.
That grey 70s Jaguar in the background looks like a decent find.
I owned and drove an MR2 for 17 years. It's a mid-engine car, with approximately 48/52 percent weight distribution. It handles absolutely great! ANY mid engined car is liable to get out of control and toss the tail around when driven incorrectly, just like any rear engined car (like the Porsche 911 or Corvair) is likely to do as well. The Corvair was not dangerous, it was just different and required different driving techniques compared to a front-heavy, rear drive car of its day. But most people are simply not educated enough to understand ... If you drive a Porsche, a Corvair, or an MR2 like you might drive a 1970 Chevy Impala, OF COURSE it will not work very well... ;)
I’m shocked how good this is. You’ve truly mastered your craft.
Great job guys!
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I’m glad to hear about the new WD cleaning supplies and great video! I also couldn’t help but notice that old Jaguar out in the field with the Corvair, it sure looked dirty…
I’m sure you know of Matt’s Off Road Recovery. I bet they’d be interested! Great work! 😊
That's my favorite body style, and the fact that it has factory air conditioning it makes it even better. They also came with turbo engines too.
Well, NOW it's a good mornin'!!! Caffeine classic cars, and cleaning!!! Yasss ❤❤❤
In 1978 my father gave me a 1966 Corvair. That was when silicone came on the market and I was able to reduce the oil loss through the lifter flutes. I loved that cart.
Congratulations on your product line launch. Continued success with even bigger and better things to come. Also, very happy to learn that Mike is now part owner.
Clark’s Corvairs in MA has replacement floor pans and OEM duplicates for upholstery and door cards. Your 1962 Corvair 500 w/AC may actually be somewhat rare. It is definitely worth getting back on the road. Corvair was GM’s answer to the VW, Renault Dauphine, and SIMCA.
The transmission is GM’s trusty Powerglide two speed automatic. There is no “Park” or “P”. You use the emergency brake to park the car.
As for safety, the Corvair was no better and no worse than contemporary cars from its era. What WAS critical for proper handling is that the front tires needed to be set 10 lbs. lower than the rear tires; 0:15 typically, 20 lbs for front tires, and 30 lbs for rear tires. That said, Chevrolet modified the rear suspension my adding a transverse spring between the two rear wheels to prevent wheel tuck when cornering at high speeds. In 1965 when the new body style was introduced, Chevrolet completely redesigned the rear suspension which made the Corvair one of the best handling American cars ever built.
Between 1960 and 1969, Chevrolet produced more than 1.7 MILLION Corvairs. I have owned 3, including my current 1965 Monza Sport Sedan (4 door hardtop).
I'd be pulling the Jaguar out of there to detail as well. The Corvair color is red.
I had a 61 Corvair. It had a “power glide” automatic transmission. There was no park. You put it in neutral and set the parking brake. It had to have a valve job when I first got it, but I drove it for two years until I finished high school.
Yes I believe the e-brake was the park vehicle. Place the car in neutral.
You guys missed the fact, that the engine is aircooled which is why you got the funny airducts into the cabin, like on a VW beetle, which is also a flat design. Talking design, the Corvair seems to be the bigger brother of the NSU Prinz TT, including the double headlights - the Prinz hat exactly the same rear axle design, air- cooled engine but inline 4 with double- barrel Weber. It was a blast on the dirt track racing...
Please detail the Jaguar next to it.
That place is a damn old car gold mine😮 I want that Jaguar!!
Congrats guys on your product rollout and your new partner. Very happy for your success.
This car has a very rare Frigidaire air conditioning compressor,, but the top mounted condenser is missing. Almost no Corvairs were ever ordered from the factory with air conditioning, and certainly base model 500s almost never were so equipped.
The car did have handking issues, but they stemmed mainly from the rear swing axle design, as well as a lack of a front sway bar.
The 1964 got a rear transverse spring and front sway bar, which greatly improved handling. For 1965, the Corvair got a totally redesigned rear suspension, based on the Corvette type design, as well as a thicker frontvsway bar, faster steering ratio, and revised coil springs. These improvements made the 1965 and later Corvairs among the best handling American cars of the 1960s.
I think most "red" cars we think of are more of a cherry red, which is more of that primary red color. To me, this car is more of a "tomato" red, which has some orange in it
As I remember, the paint was called a "Magic Mirror" finish. Actually, after 60 years, I'm pretty impressed it survived so well!!
Its a Red with a bit of orange in it 😅 definitely considered red
My Uncle had a Chevy dealership, and when the Corvair came out he and his wife drove over in the Corvair to visit us. My Aunt said it is not a car you try out, but try on!. Another friend had one and I remember when she visited us in the winter she always smelled of car exhaust. go's great idea of taking heat for the passenger compartment off the exhaust manifold! Brilliant!
I believe that color is Chevrolet’s Roman red. I have a 1959 impala that’s Roman red and it looks very similar to this. It’s red with a very slight hint of orange. This is a great video and that car is awesome. Ralph Nader should’ve been sued by Chevrolet for writing such a trashy book. Keep up the great videos guys you’re awesome.
Yes. Faded Roman Red
Color is Chevy’s Roman Red. A sort of Red Orange
Wow... memory lane for me... My father had one of the first crop of Corvairs. We were 7 at home... would all go on Sunday's rides... Loved it !!!
How long did you leave the pre-wash on before power-washing it off?
Only about a minute!
My 1st car was a 1961 Corvair 4 speed. I never had any control or flipping or unstable issues with the 3 years I owned it before leaving for Vietnam. Nader never proved his point about this car IMO. Great job guys. Greetings from the Old Jarhead in WNC
Look at the Jag XJ6 left there...😢
My friend had two corvairs one was manual and it wasn't as dangerous then the ford pinto. Those were very nice cars and fun to drive. Great 👍🏿 video.
It's always important to have your gashole clean
Nobody wants a dirty gas hole 😊
Back in 2012-14 I daily drove a 64 Monza 2dr. Was a neat and fun little ride the heat worked well too.!
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I already enjoy your channel but I have a 1962 Corvair Spyder (turbo) convertible. So that made this video extra fun for me. 😊
Confucius say we shouldn't take automotive history lessons from people who wash cars from junkyards
Hi guys, I've been following you channel for nearly a year now and I totally love it. Never thought watching car detailing could be so relaxing, I love see the transformation, I'm definitely going to order some of your products when they're on sale and hope you will ship to the UK, it's a great show and I wish you all the luck.
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You know when you think about it, growing trees around your car can be a great way to keep it safe from theft.
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There was no park on the corvair. That's why the corvair has the best had brake ever invented! 😊
This is my first video that I found. The 2 of you did a great job cleaning the Chevy up .I had a Aunt and uncle that drove up from Florida in a 1960 Corvair and it was interesting to see it and as remember it rode ok.It was good to see one like that. THANKS keep up the good work.
I once bought a '48 Buick, in the same kind of situation. Took a while, but we got it out. The guy also had a '56 Chevy sedan delivery and another cool car that I can't remember, now.
I love how sooooo many people are experts in vehicle detailing in the comments. Get your own channel and do it your own way!
Keep up the great work WD! ❤ And OMG the product line!,,,, 🎉🎉❤❤
Gm fixed all the issues of the early Corvair. Their were a bigger and faster Beatle. I had a 1964 Monza Convertable, one of the best cars I ever owned. Nader was out for Nader!
Graduated in 75 and my first car was a Corvair and it went great in the snow. I loved tha car. Mint condition
Rear seat vents are for heating rear compartment from engine heat. Also The Corvair was an extremely efficient, safe, and reliable Car. I had a '62 Monza when a junior in high School. My Pops made me put a 100 lb bag of Cement in the front trunk for stability though, haha
Wow, great detailing work, guys! Hopefully someone will bring this Corvair back life soon.
This car gave me flashbacks to my youth those skinny, bias-ply tires, no frills interior, and rusted floors. My 64 Plymouth Belvedere floor rusted through on the passenger side when it was 16 years old. My stepdad ripped up the vinyl floor cover and riveted a new piece of metal to the frame. Problem solved.😂
I had to laugh when you were removing the vinyl flooring; base model cars didn't come with carpet back in the day. It was rubber or vinyl over bare metal. Same with trunk or "frunk" floors.
The little vents under the back seat were for the heater. Cool video.
Congratulations to Mike for joining partnership, and on your new product line! Would love for it to be available in Europe, but will wait patently and enjoy your videos and continued success. Well done, lads!
I think the ducts that you found in the interior are heater ducts from the engine. I am drawing from memory though. At some point, maybe 1964, GM modified the rear suspension to avoid the rear tires from tucking under during hard cornering. I'm not sure if GM added a rear sway bar to help make the car safer to drive or not. However, by that time the damage had been done and even the re-engineered Corvair of 1965 took a hit as far as sales went. Now, to answer your question if other cars have the flat 6 in them; Chevy brought out a Greenbriar van and a Greenbriar sort of truck. Not many were made and both were dropped by 1964, I think. Like I said, I am drawing from memory and what I observed in the 60s. I was driving in 1963 and have driven a Corvair. They generally handled ok if not pushed very hard into turns. Yes they could get a little squirrelly at high speeds, but as someone commented, GM adjusted the tire pressures to compensate. I hope this helps. I enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work.
I agree with the commenters that the Corvair just drove very well with no handling problems. That’s from my personal experiences with two coupes like the one in your video in 1961 and 64. That Powerglide transmission selector, though understandably odd to you, also worked well.
There is no park on the transmission selector lever, you must use the e brake to keep the car from rolling when parked. The vents in the rear seat is for heat from the air cooled engine.
First classic car I actually drove after transition (I worked with classic cars for 12 years before I decided to transition and live full time as a woman, but old flames of car passion never fully left me), and a supportive friend from classic car community here in Belgrade drove this kind of car to me to visit me post op. "Hide that catheter in the long skirt, hop on your legs, keys are waiting for you, no more laying down and wallowing in pain, new girl, sun is shining, roads are open and the Corvair is in front of your apartment building!"
In that sense, this car has a big emotional meaning to me. Love your work. Thanks for bringing it back to life.
What is your being a weirdo have to do with Corvettes
On those years, GM made a couple of colors named “Red Orange” and “ Orange Red” used mostly on trucks but I have seen them on some cars also.
That's actually kind of a rare car because it has ac,also the weight issue was compensated by using heavier sheet metal from the a pillar forward which is a fact most people do not know.the other reason for thicker sheet metal was for front end collisions as well.