victorialynn2 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 My buddy took the Spyder to his garage today to see if he can get him running. This is my dad’s car that I kept. Fingers crossed I can get him on the road. He named him Peter Parker. Google it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 This is a car that’s been parked since the 80’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Should not be too difficult to make it run. They are fun cars, and parts are very reasonable and easily available. Best of luck.....Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickelroadster Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Once you get it running, you may find that you like it as much as your 57 retractable but for different reasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikefit Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Glade to see your story keep up with the story Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Might Peter have a huffing device on his engine?😎 "Huffing device" is what one of my young car friends always called blowers. Belt driven or exhaust driven, it was a "huffing device". A gearhead who could play with words- it gets no better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Don't need to Google that! 😉 Recent movies.... Step one is to hook up a temporary fuel container with fresh fuel. Note, there is a return line on most Spyders, so plug that for temporary use. Step two, clean the points. Step three, buy a group 51R battery. Step 4 start it! Don't move the car under power yet, as it won't have any brakes until that is attended to.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Frank DuVal said: Don't need to Google that! 😉 Recent movies.... Step one is to hook up a temporary fuel container with fresh fuel. Note, there is a return line on most Spyders, so plug that for temporary use. Step two, clean the points. Step three, buy a group 51R battery. Step 4 start it! Don't move the car under power yet, as it won't have any brakes until that is attended to.👍 Thanks for the info. I did a ton of research with the Corvair forum and printed out the advice for my friend Tim. You are right also, no brakes. Had to use the e brake when we hauled him. I will copy this advice to Tim though. Also, I had to google. 😂 Edited August 22, 2020 by victorialynn2 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 I was so upset about the Bronco. Felt guilty about what it could have meant to help dad when he was alive. No way I could have known though. The Spyder is a welcome distraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 3 hours ago, nickelroadster said: Once you get it running, you may find that you like it as much as your 57 retractable but for different reasons. Agree. It’s much smaller and I would probably drive it a lot more. Can’t wait to see what the turbo is all about. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 hour ago, rocketraider said: Might Peter have a huffing device on his engine?😎 "Huffing device" is what one of my young car friends always called blowers. Belt driven or exhaust driven, it was a "huffing device". A gearhead who could play with words- it gets no better! I don’t think so. Just a turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 That qualifies as a "huffing device"!😏 Knew Spyders were supposed to have them, but you always have to ask. I don't think the Turbo Corvairs got recalled like the Olds Jetfires did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Captain Huffenpuff was a character on B&C. (Sanity is overrated). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 You’ve got good buddies with neat cars. I bet he couldn’t wait to get his hands on ‘Pete’, get it running and let it take him for a sweet test ride! I know I would look forward to doing it. dave s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Gearheads. I am not much of a movie guy and when I saw the Peter Parker I thought of Peter Portugal. Must be the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Your Dad had great taste in vehicles. I would be tempted to figure out a way to circulate the oil before trying to fire "him" up... New oil circulate the oil not a turbo expert, but I am guessing it is dry from sitting, getting it lubricated before fire up might save you a turbo rebuild. They spin pretty fast, dry would most likely be terminal Chevrolet Turbo-Air 6 engine - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chevrolet_Turbo-Air_6_engi... It had a 3 in (76 mm) diameter impeller and was capable of spinning at up to 70,000 rpm. The turbocharged Corvair engine did not use a wastegate to limit boost ... Good luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 As I always say, no brakes never stopped me! It might be a good idea to change the oil before stating it too. That will be a fun car for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 At least pull the plugs out and crank it to prime the oil system. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 My buddy has lots of really nice cars and he’s the one who helped me value and auction the cars I sold. He’s been a tremendous help, like so many friends have been. I did my research about the turbo on the Corvair forum and about starting up this long time sleeping beauty. (I think sleeping beauty is a better name!). I printed info from the Corvair forum members and shared it with Tim. He also is well educated on Precautions for car that have been sitting. It was surprisingly difficult to find someone to take on the task of evaluating the car and trying to start it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Note sure if Corvair but remember pulling the distributer and chucking a drill with a long shaft to spin the oil pump. Sure someone with Corvairs will know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 As long as it doesn’t become “grumpy, dopey, sneezy, bashful, doc, or sleepy” but “happy” would be ok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 22 minutes ago, SC38DLS said: As long as it doesn’t become “grumpy, dopey, sneezy, bashful, doc, or sleepy” but “happy” would be ok Crossing my fingers on that. It’s a four speed and it would be nice to have a little red convertible that would be fun to drive, especially one that was my dad’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Corvairs are great fun cars, just if pre-64 please add a camber compensater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 5 hours ago, Graham Man said: Your Dad had great taste in vehicles. I would be tempted to figure out a way to circulate the oil before trying to fire "him" up... New oil circulate the oil not a turbo expert, but I am guessing it is dry from sitting, getting it lubricated before fire up might save you a turbo rebuild. They spin pretty fast, dry would most likely be terminal Chevrolet Turbo-Air 6 engine - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chevrolet_Turbo-Air_6_engi... It had a 3 in (76 mm) diameter impeller and was capable of spinning at up to 70,000 rpm. The turbocharged Corvair engine did not use a wastegate to limit boost ... Good luck Thanks and good info. Funny that pic in Wiki isn’t even a turbo. Here’s a better one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 2 hours ago, padgett said: Corvairs are great fun cars, just if pre-64 please add a camber compensater. I have it on good authority that is only necessary if I plan to go fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Screwdriver in drill works. Also distributor without a gear. I just crank the engine until the oil light goes out, once I determine the engine rotates OK with a 3/4” wrench on the crank bolt. Putting a teaspoon of oil in every spark plug hole never hurts, as long as you rotate it with the plugs out.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Victoria......always remember our shop motto.......”drive it like you stole it!” 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 3 hours ago, plymouthcranbrook said: I had a 64 Spyder in about 1970 or so. The 64 models of Corvairs came with the revised suspension which included front sway bar, rear transverse leaf and reduced rate rear coil springs. 3 hours ago, plymouthcranbrook said: Regarding the camber compensator it is true that the main reason to have one is for spirited driving however it might be useful in an emergency situation. Seen many an early model (1960 to 1963) Corvair compete in autocross. No need for any aftermarket camber compensator. Same with the FC version. Really fun to watch those in Autocross! 👍 In fact, of the hundreds of early Corvars I have worked on, NONE had camber compensators installed on them. I have seen them in catalogs from the early 60s, but not in person. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Interesting. Never heard anyone say it was difficult to install or hurt the handling. Wonder why the resistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Protest against “Ralph” ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 hour ago, padgett said: Interesting. Never heard anyone say it was difficult to install or hurt the handling. Wonder why the resistance. Not really resistance, just focused on getting it running to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 True, if it doesn't run you don't need a camber compensatory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 OK, I'll play along, suppose you want a bolt in camber compensator, like EMPI used to make, where would you buy one? A Corvair vendor? Nope, none for sale there. If there was money to be made selling them, Clarks or California Corvair would have had them made.👍 This is the reason I never see one on a Corvair! You would have to modify the VW one to install in an early Corvair. It's not 1963 anymore.😄 And forget those rebound straps they used to sell, just get the proper length rear shocks, does the same thing...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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