1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900 - Walk around

[@redsalamander3007]

It's been many years since I had my 1963 Corvair Monza in Palomar Red! It was a fun car and I actually have dreams about the car from time to time. Image that!

[@SlowCarFix]

They're great cars. You should get another!

[@gvet47]

Beautiful paint job and great two tone. The wire covers really make it pop too. Sure beats the bland look of today's cars yet!

[@SlowCarFix]

It's a beautiful example.

[@ACF6180T]

Very nice 63 ! This just popped up on KZbin! Thanks for showing.

[@TheReviewer956]

Hi,Ed,,, been working on Vairs since 1978,,,most all 64's,,,# 8&9 in the driveway,,both auto's,,,both about done,,,Cheers,,,,

[@TheReviewer956]

This is Mr.Steiner,,,,not Patricia

[@SlowCarFix]

'64s are my favorite.

[@TheReviewer956]

@@SlowCarFix ya,,,mine also,,,

[@JazzStrat781]

Beautiful Corvair, love your channel. Hope u are having a great weekend

[@SlowCarFix]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching

[@CarlCutts]

Nice two tone

[@TrendsbySterling]

Nice video Ed!

[@SlowCarFix]

Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for watching!

[@rustloversgarage]

I just picked up a 63 Monza 900 Spyder convertible. What is involved to switch out the 4 lug hubs to 5 lug? Great video!

[@SlowCarFix]

I've never switched them. I think I would look into adapters if you're set of 5 lug.

[@johnnylom9915]

Interesting never heard of the Corvair different but nice Maybe they didn't send many if any down here in Australia

[@SlowCarFix]

I'm not sure how many were shipped to Australia, but I know some were sent there. Thanks very much for watching.

[@thomasbradley512]

The corvair got a bad rap it really didn't deserve. The one big mistake GM made with this car was trying to sell it as cheap as possible in the compact field priced under a standard size Chevrolet. Where this car really would have shined is if it was available only in two door hardtop and two door convertible as an early Camaro Mustang type vehicle. The red on that car looks really sharp along with those wire basket Wheels.

[@SlowCarFix]

I agree with you that the Corvair got a bad rap that it didn't deserve. However, I disagree that they should have only been 2 door hard tops. The Corvair wagon made 61-62 was a great car. The FC versions in the Rampside, Loadside and vans were also really interesting and good vehicles. There are many reasons the Corvair was discontinued, and many theories. However, they sold 1.9 million Corvairs in the 9 year run. That's pretty impressive. Thanks for checking out the video and taking the time to comment.

[@dalemettee1147]

Ed, you seem to have of know how when it come to Corvairs. I've gotten confused over the weight balance problem between the front and rear. Some show the Spare tire stowed in the front and some, like this model, with the spare located in the rear. I've even seen one with added ballast weights added to the front behind the headlight pods. So, Ed, what's the story about this problem.

[@SlowCarFix]

Hey Dale, stick with me for a second. The short answer is tire pressure. The Corvair absolutely needs 10lbs difference from front to rear. The rear gets 10lbs more pressure than the front to compensate for the weight difference. Usually I run around 28-30psi in the rear and 18-20psi in the front. With even tire pressures (same front and rear) they will handle oddly. The factory intended you to have 10lbs difference and it says that on the sticker inside the glove box as well as the owners manual. Spare tire location in all cars was from factory, in the rear of the car, in the engine bay. This is true of all Corvair cars from 61-69. The only exception is the station wagon. The station wagon had a spare tire in the front in the trunk from factory. I am not an expert on 1960 models as the 1960 and 1967 are the only years of Corvair I have not owned. I have worked on a few 67, but I have never worked on a 60. Quite possibly the 1960 model also had it in the front trunk but I'm not sure. Ballast weight was added in late model convertibles in the front AND rear in what most refer to as "cocktail shakers". These are I think around 30lbs each but I've never weighed them. From my understanding, this was more to take the bounce out of a 65-69 Convertible because they have a tendency to flex and cause odd handling characteristics. The FC truck had a spare behind the bench seat. I have heard of people putting bricks in the front, and cement and moving the tire around etc. All very unnecessary. Tire pressure is key. Spare location is irrelevant, as the front trunk is designed to carry luggage anyway. I hope this answers your questions. I have owned and worked on a lot of these cars, so feel free to ask anything and I'll try to answer to the best of my knowledge. Check out my other Corvair videos.

[@dalemettee1147]

@@SlowCarFix Thanks Ed for the reply. It helped me understand the tire location. If I had a Corvair, I'd most likely store the spare in the front mainly because the sheer weight and size of this tire would make me feel that I could handle it around the engine.

[@georgeochoa3089]

Ed , great video...1960 Corvairs had spare mounted in front as the battery was mounted on passenger side of vehicle.

[@andrewreece3861]

Early model air conditioned cars had the spare in the front as well.

[@kileerose0195]

I might be getting one... It's a fix up. Needs the interior fixed up and needs a gasket fixed.

[@SlowCarFix]

They're good fun. I've owned a lot of them. Contact your local Corvair club. Lots of good people out there that love these cars. Best of luck!

[@asido057]

Did u change the rear motor mount to the. 65-69 type im about to put a 140hp in my 62

[@SlowCarFix]

The engine mount bracket you want is a 1964 engine bracket. '65-69 will not work correctly with the rear shrouding/perimeter seal on your '62. 1964 was the first year for 164 cubic inch engine with the harmonic balancer instead of a pulley. A 62 engine mount will work on your 65-69 140, but you won't have clearance to change the belt between the mount bracket and the harmonic balancer/dampener. '64 engine mount bracket is perfect because it accepts the 164 cu engine with the balancer, allows room for belt clearance and also fits with early model perimeter seals. You also need the '64 only rear engine bracket cover, and the 3 piece perimeter seal retaining strips. The rubber portion of the engine mount that attaches to the car should be fine, if in good condition, to use your '62 rubber for your 65-69 engine. It's the bracket itself that needs to accommodate. Hope that helps.

[@asido057]

@@SlowCarFix oh i see well i guess ill have to source the bracket and covet some how

[@SlowCarFix]

hit up your local Corvair club. The guys that are in to them will have one around somewhere. I usually keep my eyes peeled for them, manual bell housings, good exhaust logs without broken ears etc. Also try www.corvair.com

[@asido057]

@@SlowCarFix i saw a 1964 one year only motor mount bracket on ebay its the only one on there hopefully its the right one cause im going to buy it

[@SlowCarFix]

best of luck! I've done that same project many times.

[@sharksport01]

Dr. Pepper

[@CarlCutts]

Not too common to see bumper gaurds