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On trips to our summer place in Northern Michigan, I've driven by a 1956 chevy 210 four door hardtop that's been for sale for the past year. I realized it was somewhat rare but didn't understand that fully until I saw your published numbers.

Great find! Congratulations.

There's a red 1964 SS convertible listed in our local club's newsletter here in the West Michigan area. It's described as a 327 2x4 barrel engine with some chrome accessories. Newer top and interior. Chrome and trim new. Many extra accessories. Asking $31,500. Pictures available. Phone (616) 884-5184 if interested. Haven't seen the car and don't know the owner. Just passing info on.

Had a 1964 Monza convertible for 20 years with the 95 hp powerglide combo. Was skeptical about adequate power before I bought it, but it had surprisingly good low end grunt and was a really smooth running trouble free motor. It cruised well at highway speeds. Members of our local Corvair club often commented about how well it ran. I believe that the '65 Corvair on Craig's list that I posted is in the Petoskey, MI area where we have a summer place. I'm there frequently. Could probably do an eyes on for you if that would help with the info gathering process.

Here's a possible Corvair candidate that seems to fit the search parameters. 1965 Corvair Monza coupe with a 95 hp motor and power glide transmission. It was restored by a retired GM engineer and has a 13 page personal log on recipes and rebuilds. 14,500 miles on rebuilt motor. It has a dual master cylinder. 5 year old tires with less than 2000 miles on them. Price is $7400 or best offer. Car is located in Northern Michigan. Call or text at (231) 633-0382. Also, check it out on the Northern Michigan Craigslist. http://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/614856884.1html

Started driving tractor solo at age six and with attached power equipment at age 8. Drove my Grandfather's 1949 Dodge Coronet at age 10. Not sure if this counts, but in a sense drove a 1940 Chevy coupe at age 3. The car was left in gear with the driver's door ajar. I sat on the floor, braced my back against the base of the seat and stepped on the starter pedal. My mother glanced out the kitchen window and saw the car lurching toward the apple tree. She promptly rescued the car and me.

Wow!!!

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for information on the Macungie, Pa. show. Sounds like a great show and very worthwhile to attend. I like the availability of mature shade trees in a park setting! Also like the diversity of the cars. Won't work out for this summer, but I'll keep it in mind.

Thanks for posting the pictures. I've never been there but would love to go. Got it on my list.

Thanks for posting the pics. Would love to get sometime in the near future.

Can't answer the judging/tire question, but great job on the resto. Beautiful car!

Thanks for summarizing the video clip!

Thanks for sharing the video of this unique, beautiful car. Enjoyed it very much. It would have been even better with English captions. Have Dutch roots but am too many generations from "just the boat off". Unfortunately, my Dutch vocabulary is limited to words that shouldn't be spoken in polite company.

Thanks for posting the video. It's really good to see some young guys excited about older vehicles and willing to rescue and rehab them. I'm subscribed to your You Tube channel and have been enjoying your videos. Are you really serious about putting wood grain paneling on the Ford? It's a neat old car just as it is. Keith

Check with Clark's Corvair, Inc. in the state of Massachusetts (www.corvair.com). They are the major supplier of Corvair parts, manuals, etc. and should have info on exported Corvairs. Also, check out CORSA (Corvair Society of America) which also covers Corvair clubs located outside the USA. Hope this helps. Keith

Took my driving test in a 1956 Oldsmobile 88 four door sedan under the watchful eyes of the county sheriff. Basically, went around the block and parallel parked; 'twas a short and simple procedure! :-)

Dakota, I think you'll find the following site helpful for paint prep, painting, and autobody in general. Len, the site's owner, also has a body/paint shop and is hands on there on a daily basis. It's a user friendly site with a lot of posters who are professional painters. Looks like a fun project that's not alot of money to purchase. Have fun, Keith www.autobodystore.com

Didn't know you'd been involved in a crash. Really glad that you lives were spared. Wishing you and your wife the very best in the healing and recovery process. As you move forward, please continue with your build threads. I really enjoy them and learn much from them as I'm sure do many others on this site. Keith

Fun activity. I got 83%. Hoped to do a bit better, but I'm satisfied except for an obvious one where I had a brain misfire. Thanks for sharing.

My wife and I rode in the rumble seat of her uncle's 1936 Ford convertible on our wedding day, August 6, 1968. He gave us a ride from the church to the restaurant where the reception was held. Still smile every time I think of that ride!

It doesn't get any better than this. What a fantastic upholstery job!

The DeVaux was manufactured in Grand Rapids, MI as you can see from the ID plate. I reside in the Grand Rapids area. There is a DeVaux coupe on display in the Van Andel Public Museum here. If you're interested in DeVaux history, you may want to contact the museum. I'm sure they would be glad to assist you. Keith

40phil41 expressed my personal thoughts and feelings exactly. I'm always looking forward to your postings and feel a bit let down when there's a pause in the process. Thank you for your contribution to the hobby with your informative, well presented thread.

rick60, Thanks for sharing the thread. I really enjoyed watching it. I'm not sure that I'd have the courage to go on a solo trip of that duration.