Nice! I remember seeing that one for sale before and the owner claimed it to be a 1963 for whatever that is worth. A very worthy project. Congrats.

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

It's an early model. Early models are 60-64. Late models are 65-69.

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Now confirmed its a 1963

Early Corvair. 1965 had a totally new body style.

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Conclusion is its a 63

@rolhoreis6187

3 ай бұрын

... and a much improved design

The body is most definitely a 1964, based on the presence of hole in the front engine compartment wall for axle dipstick. Inside trim is mostly 1964, but you have a 1963 glove compartment door. Radio, seat upholstery , and door panel are not original Corvair for any year. The definitive tag is the stainless steel VIN tag located on the driver’s side door jamb. The tag you zoomed in on in the Engine compartment is the Fisher Body Tag and it is the Export version of the tag. Please provide clear photos of both to help us give better information. The engine number is stamped on the top of the crankcase, between the back of the top shroud and the oil filter adapter. 1964 engines would have been either 2 carburetor (95 or 110hp) or turbocharged (150 hp) - the 4 carburetor 140 ho engine did not become available until 1965

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for that information. When the weather improves here I can get more details.

@richardwernst

3 ай бұрын

Well said, I missed that, and you're absolutely right about the hole for the differential dipstick only available on the '64 (in early models, that is).

A friend had a '65 Corvair Corsa. '65 to '69 had a different body style than did '60 to '64. He'd souped his up with dual carburetors, improve distributor, sway bars and wider tires. The improvements allowed him to be faster than other Corvairs and most Volkswagens. I remember him saying to never used fan belts rated as heavy duty. They were too stiff and would come off of the fan pulley too easily. Stick with the stock variety belts at all costs.

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting. I am planning on a 140 engine with quad carbs.

Ah, yes it's fun to drive but you should know a few things. The front tires should always be ten pounds less than the rear tires. Once the engine is in and running, you should always keep a sandbag in her nose, trust me. When you get the engine in, you will find one bolt that holds the engine in, and there is one cotter pin that keeps that bolt on. Driving around in the 70s, you knew when you saw a Corvair on the side of the road with her taillights up in the air, -someone had forgotten that damn cotter pin. One last bit of trivia, I knew one of the men who worked on the design of the Corvair and he said the "Cor" came from Corvette, and the "air" came from BelAir. Enjoy your car.

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for all that information all very useful. Looking forward to driving it this late spring. More videos to come

If it makes you feel better, there was a chunk of filler on mine nearly as big as the side door covering a massive dent. The body tag will help with the year ident. As others have indicated, appears to be an EM

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

The front grille trim between the headlights is that of a '64, like mine.

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Now confirmed the year is 1963

@ryanmiskin8925

3 ай бұрын

@@gsminors weird, they must have changed that front trim between the headlights. The 1963 should have the chrome trim around the black come to a point right before the headlights, with none of the middle black reaching the headlight trim.

@richardwernst

3 ай бұрын

@@gsminorsI also has '64 taillights and backup lights. '64 is more rare, do check the VIN on the doorjam for exact info.

It's not a '65, it has the early pre '65 body. Cool car!

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Looking to get more information on this one. Thank you

trace the vin number , that will confirm the year of manufacture . you bought a frankenstein . the color is definitely not original nor is the ill fitting radio . it appears to have been cobbled together from various years and aftermarket parts . from the condition of the frunk i'd say you've some serious rust in the unibody pan . once you start picking around i think you're going to find more rust and body damage under all that bondo . the only way to get it right is to strip the entire car , straighten the metal and replace all rusted panels with appropriate sheet metal [not roof flashing which was apparently used on the passenger quarter panel] . hopefully , the engine isn't shelled out ... there's a reason it isn't in the car . the flat tire is icing on the cake . i subscribed and looking forward to follow your progress . all the best

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yes I know it's a project. If you see my other videos you know I'm up to a challenge

It's not a 65. If the title states that, you may have serious problems when registering it. Some states did allow the registration year to be the year first sold. A 64 first registered in 65 would be an example. Check the numbers with CORSA.

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Thank you it is now confirmed its a 1963.

Thanks for your presentation... please improve the audio quality and I ll improve my spellin LOL

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Been trying out new remote mics. Bit more research needed.

I Think it is a 63 But if it has a flat bar between the rear wheels bolted to the bottom ofd the transaxle it is a 64 The carhad a complete redux for 65

@gsminors

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting. I do have a flat bar across the rear suspension. Learning more about these everyday

Definitely not a 65.

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Hoping to get more information on this one. Thank you

@Corvair140hp

3 ай бұрын

@@gsminors look at what a 65-69 Corvair looks like. Then look at 60-64 Corvair's. You'll see they are not remotely close in looks.

It is s 1963 not a 1965 Have had both cars

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

Research and comments are confirming its a 63. Thank you

I pass.

@gsminors

3 ай бұрын

I'm a glutton for punishment