First start of the FLOODED 1965 Corvair! Will it actually run this time?

[@rogertrudeau4169]

Can't believe how lucky you were to find that guy with all the Corvairs ! "SCORE " !!

[@chevybeaglenox2402]

FLOODAIR is the best name I can think of

[@jacquespoirier9071]

when a non understandable trouble occurs on a point style ignition system, the first and second thing to visit are the condenser and the points. it happened to me that a brand new condenser failed after only 15 minutes of service.

[@ferraridinoman]

Love your enthusiasm (and your wife's understanding!) on your "Nautilus"!!

[@rantsfromtheroad2055]

I’ve been following your channel for a longtime and while I do enjoy it, I would like to see more of the work you do on a car rather than just hear you talk about what you’ve done after the you’ve done. Time lapse work is fun to watch and even footage of you making a mess of your garage floor and cleaning it up would be entertaining. Just a couple thoughts, I’ll still follow the channel, regardless.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Noted, thanks for the feedback!

[@matthewholzinger1042]

It's just a trunk. No hybrid names like frunk. Great to see a another Corvair being saved.

[@CoderMan]

So you're telling my '65 Corvairs didn't have keyless start :) love this build/project!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Ha! Thanks buddy, and I love your GT4 videos!

[@CoderMan]

@@AutoAnatomy Thanks! Just got a Bronco which has been fun to make content for.. but the desire for a classic doesn't die. I would be a monkey with a football working on it, but still have to try!

[@MimicoBungalow]

whoooo 2:16 a can of my (our) favourite fizzy water up here in Canada! - Bubly!) Those tie-rod bushings look SUPER-rotted...

[@mattmiller7641]

What about Misty? Light rain that is subtle but can be equally damaging. Glad to see you got it running! Kudos on getting a new fuel tank ahead of time

[@AutoAnatomy]

Love it Matt! Looking forward to the first drive very soon!

[@bobolin9708]

Love your persistence and problem solving. Congratulations on getting it running so smoothly.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you! I'm really excited about fixing the alternator noise and putting new exhaust gaskets. Won't be too long until its ready for a test drive!

[@cliffjohnson1285]

How about blue bayou?

[@mkofftiger]

Love the wheels and the original wheel covers! My high school best bud had a '65, four-door, "hardtop," painted a brownish gold. This one has a much higher Elvis quotient, but it brings back lots of good memories. Eager to see more.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks! As someone from Memphis, I appreciate the Elvis reference

[@brucebyrnes5996]

Love the sound of a corvair engine.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks! They should be super smooth when right. Now gotta fix that horrible alternator and exhaust leak so I can hear the engine!

[@joshsmith210]

Hi there. Slushy would be appropriate for a name imo, good job getting her running too. As i mentioned in my last comment the ignition system is key to running properly, being a point type system you really need to check dwell settings. Ive collected over the years several dwell meters at tag sales, and when working on my vairs with point ignitions I ALWAYS use 2 dwell meters just to confirm settings are correct. No apology needed for not having the key on, we all forget a step or make a mistake but you caught it, and I admire your admitting the mistake. I cant tell you how many times, while trying to resurrect a Corvair engine Ive been out of gas, wire disconnected, being distracted somehow, or whatever silliness we deal with at times and found myself really frustrated. BUT YOU FIGURED IT OUT! And thats what really matters.... Sometimes taking a coffee break to clear your mind helps to get you back on track.. Whoo Whoo noise sounds like the blower bearing, and that can be re greased as opposed to replacing it ..Clarks ?? yeah we Corvair folks are kind of at their mercy, unless youre smart enuf to rebuild your own stuff or have more affordable parts sources, after all its a chevy, and shares some of the same mechanicals as chevy 2 nova and other GM cars. Ive had pretty good luck with aftermarket parts and suppliers, for instance the voltage regulator youll need to replace.As a long term Corvair owner, Id recommend BEFORE that test drive you purchase ( and I NEVER EVER leave home without this " kit ") a FIRE ESTINGUISHER with a discharge rate longer than just a few seconds ( its printed on the estinguisher) ,spare fan belt and fuel pump, put together a small toolbox, get familiar with the funky tire pressure deal ( soft front, hard rear) and flush out your brake system..While the car may run and drive, it also needs to stop, and Im sure your wife and family values your life, so safety first!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Good suggestion for the name! Since this video a lot has changed, make sure to check out some of the later videos on the fuel injection system...it eliminated so much that caused reliability issues on older cars. And I always keep a fire extinguisher in older cars!

[@jordanpegram8429]

i own a 1962 corvair monza we got lucky as with mine it was in immaculate condition its amazing to see someone working on a corvair as they are truly an amazing and smooth car to drive i love mine his name is mickey mouse covair

[@Junkerclunkerz]

Love these videos I'm on to the next one

[@rupe53]

Good news for that bearing noise is the front bearing on the alternator is cake to change and under $10. (back bearings seldom go bad but need lube) If it's the blower bearing then a bit more (recalling under $40) and it needs to be heat shrunk into the top engine casing. Not a difficult job once the engine metal is removed, but you do need to measure the installed height so you know how far to put it back in. Last but not least is something I just found out.... the trans oil needs to be GL-4 only. Do NOT use GL-5 oil. The research I did shows the GL-5 doesn't play well with yellow metals. (bronze / brass) That means premature wear on internal shims and syncro rings. You need to change that oil again anyway so search it out. I finally found some on Amazon but forgot the brand. (black 1 gallon container) If it's a 4 speed it will hold just over 3.5 quarts.

[@terryhansen5928]

Another great video. Love your patience and endurance. You never give up. Great attitude. You are encouraging us to keep going in our projects. Thank you!!!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you so much!!

[@pavelcorral6044]

Love the video. Wish you would show how you do everything. Thanks.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks so much!

[@servicetechnician3264]

Hello Sean, It's alive! Sure is looking like a first test drive is just around the corner. I think I would name it Aquacar. Nice job getting her running. George B. in Michigan

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks George! I'm so relieved that it finally ran correctly!

[@MimicoBungalow]

1:10 I think that flashing 'pot light' behind you to the left might be trying to say something about the Corvair...

[@AutoAnatomy]

What should we name the FLOODED Corvair? Let me know below! And as always, thanks for watching and consider subscribing. Its absolutely free and really helps support our channel. Sean

[@jimkerschbaum7374]

Gotta be the Aquavair especially since it’s blue like water.

[@bsamnavas]

@@jimkerschbaum7374 and flooded 🤣

[@ballyheather]

Misty as suggested by Matt Miller, misty blue, mysterious problems, feminine name for a car. I had a condenser fail once, car would idle but not rev up, a real teaser. 😀👋🇨🇦👍

[@clarkclifford2338]

Wet Willie.

[@joshsmith210]

I've owned 2 corvairs for 22 years now..definitely different to work on but easy once you learn them..that whirling woo woo noise sounds more like a blower bearing and not the alternator..also and no offense most people learn by seeing hands on repairs and minimum talk..keep working on that old girl and I ll follow your videos..take care!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Less talking and more working in the latest video, thanks for checking out the channel!

[@jamesjohnson-yy6cb]

Muddy Mary would be perfect

[@gojoe2833]

Did you check for a plugged PCV orifice? That will cause a rough idle and poor performance

[@AutoAnatomy]

Got it all figured out, was a bad condenser

[@gojoe2833]

While you've got the tank down, it's a good idea to replace the passenger side brake line, since that lone requires removal of the gas tank

[@AutoAnatomy]

Good to know, hopefully it doesn’t leak!

[@billhershkowitz5759]

That howling noise is the fan blower bearing...

[@SawDustLiveMusic]

Name it Luca Brazzi. It sleeps with the fishes. Love it.

[@erneststorch9844]

You said you thought this was a flood car . It's been my experience condensers don't like moisture. Just store any engine in a damp environment for a long period of time and you can expect problems with the condenser. As you said a condenser is relatively inexpensive. Nice car differently worth repairing. I think Chevy got most of the problems fixed in the second generation. But Ralph Nader had done his dirty work and got famous in the process.

[@edodonnell5042]

Old Blue.

[@ACF6180T]

Thanks for another great video ! & she is sounding pretty good , I thought this would be a good name for her (Ariel ) from the movie the little mermaid . & I'm glad to see You did the complete tune-up & other than the alternator I heard what sounds like the blower bearing going they make allot of noise at 1st & quite down after running awhile but it makes that howling sound as well & will do it every time on start ups & if You do replace it go with the Otto from Clark's .

[@jamierushing8811]

Hi y’all from west Alabama love ya

[@AutoAnatomy]

Hi Jamie! Where at in W Alabama?

[@jameskarl424]

Brown out at 2:48 ?

[@W452_]

I think splash is a good name

[@jameshambrick9977]

Let's get a project jeep YJ to get running I would love to see that

[@joeowen1068]

LOL - I was yelling at you to try a new condenser - they fail with time and heat!!! Then you called your smart Dad who said to put a new condenser on it and I went YES!!!!

[@AutoAnatomy]

I know...hard headed. Its always the simple things

[@dalemettee1147]

It's funny how the simple things can make a huge difference. I found out the hard way. My '58 Chevy wouldn't run over 25 MPH. I thought that the fuel pump was the cause. I fought that lousy pump's push rod for an hour. Well, the actual cause was a fuel filter, costing ~ $2.00. Fifteen min's later, back on the road. UGH!

[@allenhall3907]

I think you should name it Moses because it was pulled from the water. I did a complete restoration of a 1965 Monza 6 years ago, so I know what you’re going through. Good luck. Save up lots of money and trust “Clarks’s “ Corvair “ for everything you will need.

[@crypto_11]

So just replacing the condenser solved ur problem ??

[@AutoAnatomy]

Yes!

[@pablomoreno7774]

Excelente trabajo!

[@howardkoster4026]

80,000 miles back then, well, it's kind of up there for a 6 cylinder. Gotta remember, 4 cyl cars = 40,000 miles, 6 cyl= 60,000, 8 cyl= 80,000 miles then they needed rings/ valve jobs. That's what I remember hearing back then . Just my opinion mind you. I do remember cars needing this type of work done at those intervals.... I can't wait to see more on the Corvair.

[@klausgersdorf8315]

Gearbox, clutch etc

[@lawrencerasmus]

I would have poured marvel mystery oil down the cylinders and put some in the fuel to free the rings ,+or- 10 lbs make a car run rough

[@davidmspinelli8951]

It's probably way to late but what about the "Sternwheeler"?

[@AutoAnatomy]

Great name!

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

Is this a 500, 700, or Monza coupe?

[@AutoAnatomy]

It’s a Monza coupe with 110 HP engine

[@dondieu3154]

Taken from the water? How about Nessie?

[@davidfreet581]

Welcome to our newest boat project.

[@ferdjanklow3566]

Be very careful with the brakes on this car. There is a crossover brake line that runs across the front brakes, located above the fuel tank. If the tank is that rusty, the line is probably rusty as well. Not that hard to replace with the tank out, but it can blow out while you're driving, and SURPRISE! no brakes.

[@AutoAnatomy]

I did check it out and it looked solid, but always a good idea to look. Thanks!

[@Larry19271]

You got quite a project there. I wouldn’t have bothered with that car, there are many of examples in much better shape. I have a 1965 500 with 15,000 miles that runs like new. However I had to replace all the brake lines, wheel cylinders and master cylinder due to age. My car also needed new weather strips, again age deteriorated. Have fun!

[@AutoAnatomy]

But how much more fun will it be to bring it back to life! I’m working on all the brakes right now and hoping to get it up and driving this week

[@TairnKA]

"Flow" was my first thought, but obviously I'm nearly a year to late. ;-)

[@jeffreyschrader6164]

Wet Willie?

[@whototeru]

Keep those Cragars!!!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Sadly they were a bit too far gone so I donated them to a 30-spoke Cragar aficionado. Hoping they’ll get restored and a new life

[@whototeru]

@@AutoAnatomy 15x7 wheels with at least a 4.25" backspace are ideal. Just went through all of that madness myself a few months ago. Good luck man!!!

[@michaelwallace7228]

Good name for corvair blur lagoon

[@michaelwallace7228]

Blue

[@AutoAnatomy]

That’s awesome!

[@terrysmith7076]

Flovair

[@bsamnavas]

New sub!!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks for subbing!

[@johnkendall6962]

Well you do have to remember the Corvair was a small warship. Maybe someone took it too literally. One thing cars from that time had almost no electrical systems therefore even if you needed to rewire them fro scratch it wasn't to complicated. Today if a cars flooded it's totaled.

[@johngersna3263]

How about "Nautilus"? After all it did spend part of it's life as a submarine. 😊

[@AutoAnatomy]

Love it!!

[@lawrenceclark8132]

Molly Brown! Thats what you should call her because Molly Brown, was one of the survivors of the Titanic!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Definitely unsinkable!

[@mcm730]

Alternator sounds like a ufo

[@clarkclifford2338]

Wet Willie.

[@lablackzed]

Plugs points condenser .First stage in servicing .😱retired old time mechanic 50years of knowledge.

[@tbay]

I like Misty, how about Helen (of Troy).

[@charlesmoore3321]

"Swampair"

[@dennisclouse7314]

Water logged dog!!

[@jamesbrandt1244]

name it "MUG BUG"

[@laszlodemeny4485]

you should name it water corvair.

[@bobbyreese346]

Bobby have a 69 need to do the same thing to minds

[@bobmarble588]

H2OK (Name)

[@areidskyraider1966]

Call herLily, for it's exposed to water.

[@AutoAnatomy]

That’s awesome!

[@jimmywhitlock6432]

Aqua Man

[@jpsapartmentcustom9541]

I will trade you for a 61 Corvair sedan

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks for the offer! I'm enjoying this one for now and will get it driving well before making any big decisions.

[@johnwojsiat9924]

Frog

[@darrellbooker7326]

name it? Easy, "Rusty" That thing is going to have rust raising it's ugly head in so many places over the coming years.

[@slam854]

I would name the car "Mutt". Dogs like water and your Mutt has seen its share. What a mess. I have a 2021 Chevy Bolt EV which I truly love. Many comment it's an ugly body style but I don't think so. The Tesla 3 is pretty ugly as well. In response to manys views, I named my car Mutt. It is a metallic grey with dark charcoal interior leather with lane keep assist.

[@lactra]

I suggest that you pull the shields off that engine & clean the mud from the jugs or it will overheat .