The Rampy resurfaces

[victorialynn2]

While doing some research on the Spyder, I happened along this video. Look familiar? Good to see it is well cared for. 

 

[John_S_in_Penna]

The film appears to be professionally made.

It almost sounds as if it was made for a local newscast.

Now you have your father's truck preserved on video

for prosperity!

[Restorer32]

Dad was in the tire business. His Ramp Side was great for transporting heavy truck tires.

[8E45E]

13 minutes ago, Restorer32 said:

Dad was in the tire business. His Ramp Side was great for transporting heavy truck tires.

when I lived in Winnipeg back in 1964 a landscaping outfit owned at least one.  They could park it on the front street, and when the rampside was lowered, the mowers were easily rolled on and off with no curb to hop.

 

Craig

[46 woodie]

John, the voice almost sounds like the guy that narrates the Motorweek TV show from Owens Mills MD. Very cool car.

[JimKB1MCV]

Very cool, indeed.

And now I know what a 'rampy' is.

Thanks.

[victorialynn2]

This was pretty cool to come across. Trying to find someone to get the Spyder running is proving difficult. Have contacted the President of the local Corvair chapter and it seems most people who work on them are also working full time. He’s willing to offer information and direction, I just have to find someone to take it on. 

[padgett]

Too bad you are not in Orlando. I have lots of time & had many Corvairs.

[36humpback]

My dad had one of these when I was a youngster.  I thought it was pretty cool, except for the fact you had no protection in a head-on.

[padgett]

True but were very easy to spin & have a rearender instead of a head-on.

[Rusty_OToole]

Jay Leno's newest video happens to be on his 1961 Corvair Rampside