Hacking the nose off the FLOODED Corvair! Plus a TOP SECRET Corvair only parts stash!

On today's video, we've cut out the entire nose of the FLOODED 1965 Corvair in an attempt to de-rust and de-butcher the previous work. It's almost finished with just a few little pieces to wrap up. Plus, we hit a TOP SECRET Corvair-only yard for some body panels.
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[@eldoradony]

For a guy that's a nurse, not a professional auto guy, you really impress me. I have been in the auto business since 1977 and have done it all. You aren't making any mistakes.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you so much!!

[@65CorsaRS]

Sean, I’m glad Barry was able to help you! I wish I could learn from people like You! Incredible talent and eye for detail!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you again, and I had such a good time meeting Barry and getting to tour his place.

[@malcolmmarsh2710]

The further adventures of Corvair Man!

[@AutoAnatomy]

It was DEFINITELY an adventure!

[@corsaracercorvair3320]

Sean, you are very talented, I’m very impressed with all you do. I would knock out all the rust than focus on the suspension.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you very much! I'll probably do that, just finish the rust repair and then get on to things I like doing (like fabrication/restoration/anything but bodywork)

[@chrismedeiros3201]

It was a treat to watch great craftsmanship in progress. Excellent job. Thanks for sharing. Isn't it often the case, seemingly small projects can quickly balloon into time consuming ordeals.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you so much. I never intended to get this deep into the car, but it sorta just happened. But I'm glad that I did because now I know it's right and won't ever be an issue again!

[@shanetesmer5198]

I’m so impressed with your skills and abilities.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you Shane!

[@dgordon130]

One of my hero cars. Love the series, watched them all. And love to see it continuing. And HUGE respect. :-)

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you very much!

[@barryellison2966]

Nice work! I hope I never have to go into one that far. Finished product looks great. When you were aligning the buckets I said out loud, "You need to shut that hood to line it up." and right then, you did. Sorry you weren't able to use the piece from me. Looking forward to more vids of rust. I'd suggest you go ahead and deal with the rust now, then you'll be done. Get it sealed, then primed at a minimum. Drive it a while more and enjoy it before you dig into the suspension.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks Barry! It's way more work than I was hoping for, but ultimately it'll be rewarding to know the front is solid again. I'm thinking about just knocking out the wheel wells and being DONE with rust for a long time. Thanks again for letting me come out and play at your place, and I definitely need to come visit again when I get back from vacation. Sean

[@juanmiguelcortarello6823]

It's looking amazing. Top job! Congratulations!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!!

[@stephenholland5930]

Great job, Sean. Your Corvair is looking so much better. Well done!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!!

[@davidp187]

I also want to say, you may not like all the work but what you are doing is preserving some serious historical Americana. And your doing it the right way. I don't know how important it is but it's certainly awesome and cool. Someday if the car is taken care of someone will look at it and see where America was at in 1965 or whatever. Super great thing man.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you so much!

[@terryhansen5928]

You are very talented Sean! Your attention to detail, accuracy on the work you, as well as patience and great attitude is inspiring! Learning a lot from you. Thank you!!!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you very much!!

[@richardoswalt1009]

They are all worth saving, glad you didn't give up.😊

[@AutoAnatomy]

Me too, although it’s trying my patience!!

[@melissadunagan6596]

I am glad to see you saving this car. I wish the one's at that yard could be fixed up.

[@AutoAnatomy]

I think some could be saved, but most are a bit too far gone. I really would love a Corvair wagon, van, or truck but those are VERY expensive right now.

[@twiprod002]

I believe all the late models are from the same mold on the passenger side front. My 65 had the same issue. Finally have my restoration complete but as all new restorations the gremlins are now showing themselves. I feel your pain, I do this work for a living...

[@AutoAnatomy]

That would make sense why they’re all buggered

[@twiprod002]

@@AutoAnatomy Here's a video of my 65 right after I did the paint work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmbkqlqapeoZ9ksi=PLMOatP_91O89U6V

[@terryhansen5928]

Would also like to add that I really like corvairs! 😊

[@AutoAnatomy]

Good choice!

[@gigfy6010]

Impressive work, none of this is for the faint of heart.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!!

[@67Stang]

Thanks for sharing this. It is hard to taken projects of this magnitude when you have a driving car. That is the reason I have not started a couple of projects on my stang. I like driving it too much.

[@AutoAnatomy]

I hear you...when the car doesn't run, it's no biggie to take it a bit further apart. But this one runs REALLY well. I keep trying to think of it as putting money in the bank for future benefit. Someday it'll pay off.

[@Carlos-hn8mu]

Looks nice.great job.👍

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!

[@sirmister4411]

A great job!! I’ve been waiting for this video. Bang out the front and get it finished . Even brand new the fit and finish was not that good Nice job

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!!

[@markhouck1671]

Sean, You are doing get job! Back in my garage car painting days, we had door with 1/2 of bond on it. I was told door got hit by motorcycle, but it wasn't even pulled out any. You always put your best work at all your challenges..

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!!

[@markriggins3083]

Really enjoying the journey on the car. I learned that it dosen't have to be done by tomorrow. That helps me to be patient. You show great patience and the end result reflects that. Good work!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you very much! Since the car is "down" right now, I'll probably just finish the rust repair and be done with it, but I really wanna drive!

[@danr1920]

Fisher Body, a division of GM wasn't know for workmanship. My 65 leaves a lot to be desired with the hood and related parts of the front.

[@dennyo3992]

I remember watching some of your earlier vids where you were suturing up the headliner and I was like "what the F are you doing? Do it right!" And here you are, doing it right! Nice job, keep it up!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks! The headliner was always meant to be a temp fix, I just didn’t want to have it hanging down in my face. The car has come so much further than I ever expected, and I’m loving every minute!

[@dennyo3992]

@@AutoAnatomy I'm resurrecting a '66 110 PG coupe myself. Replaced carbs, pushrod seals and oil pan gaskets to get it running right, then had the alternator seize (towed home), fixed that, drove it 500 miles to a car show without incident and upon my return took the wife for ice cream and the fan bearing seized! Getting to know the tow truck drivers on a first name basis, but there's something about this car that keeps me going!

[@tommontague5721]

Impressive......

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!!

[@subtle7hunder62]

Dude, amazing work!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!!

[@volktales7005]

I have three late model Corvairs. Every one of them was hit in the left front corner, and every one has Bondo in the front panel. One of these cars is very original, and the factory panel fit is not spectacular... You are doing very nice work there...

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you very much. I know fit/finish on some older cars wasn't as good as modern cars, but that's my standard (I guess).

[@billjunking_fool5549]

I just found three corvairs at our local scrap yard😊

[@AutoAnatomy]

I'd love to find a few Corvairs at a scrap yard. Would probably come home with a LOT of parts! I REALLY want to get a set of 140 heads for the car, probably sooner rather than later.

[@billjunking_fool5549]

@@AutoAnatomy that would be awesome I am not sure what these have the one is saying 28,000 miles the other one is like 37,000 miles

[@melissadunagan6596]

@@billjunking_fool5549 I hope you can buy them and save them. If you can not fix them maybe sell them to someone who can.

[@cheaptricked]

@@AutoAnatomyIf you do go to the big valve heads, watch the valve seats. 110 heads probably better.🤔

[@tumblelake63]

The Lazarus Corvair.🙂

[@dalemettee1147]

Sean, an update on the '69 Corvair model. I've found the color that I want to paint this car. It's not stock for this style, it's for convertibles. Fantom green. Dark green. The interior will be fawn. Total not stock.

[@karlkuttup]

i allways made sure the body panels were straight and cut off a front and marry it up not start at one side ,that could cause issues ,ive tried it corner to corner and never worked for me ,if i cut the full front off another car and marked it on every cut and welded it was good

[@davidp187]

Ok, so your awesome! Let's just get that out of the way. As far as why the nose of the car had filler bondo. I dented my early model with a power glide because I left it in drive and it hit my truck. Now, those little shift levers have a window that gets cloudy and it is hard to see what gear it's in. On top of that the light in there is kind of dim. On top of that there is no park position, so if your going to leave it running for a minute and get out of the car you have to put it in neutral in the middle of all the settings. I'm not making any excuses for my blunder but I'm just saying......the nose is the first thing that hits even in the slightest of fender benders. That may be why some Corvairs have filler up there.

[@VtwinGuy5]

Hey Sean, great vids! I have a 65 and the front is lined up perfect. Maybe the hit on the front of yours was hard enough to pull the seam open? I am replacing the rear corners on mine. Couldn't find a left side so I had to make one. Next up is the whole floor! Joys of owning a rust bucket 😅

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks @VtwinGuy5. I still have a bit left to wrap up on the rust repair, but it's getting awfully close. I do think it was hit at some point but it wasn't bad enough to bend anything structural. There's one rust spot on the rear quarter I need to fix but this takes care of 90% of the rust in the car. Sean

[@vayabroder729]

So ironic that these rear engined cars tend to get hit on the nose. Same thing with VW Karmann Ghias; they’re sweet on getting their noses banged in. Have you thought about using panel adhesive on certain areas? It can be your friend in places like the headlight buckets.

[@AutoAnatomy]

The headlight buckets need to be able to unbolt, but thought about panel adhesive for some bits. Perhaps in the course of repairing more rust there will be a good opportunity to try adhesive.

[@shin-pad1052]

Great work Sean 👍🏼

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!

[@Friedbrain11]

Where was the cross bracing between the fenders when you chopped out the support provided by the front clip? Finish the rust repairs.

[@AutoAnatomy]

The front is incredibly solid without the nose in place. I couldn't move the fenders even when I tried. If the car had been more flexible it would have definitely needed cross bracing.

[@dalemettee1147]

Finally got my 1969 Corvair model . When I paint it, I want to do the rear panel in silver around the tail lights. So do you know if the silver paint goes all the way to the end of this panel or does it stop mid way behind the outer most light? Do you know what color code it is? I want to paint it dark green which will be a custom color The interior will be tan. should look nice.

[@tmcoffin47]

You get your moneys worth out of your cutoff disks…..lol

[@AutoAnatomy]

It was my last one!!!

[@dalemettee1147]

BTW Sean, when I paint up the engine, what color is a GM oil filter? Is it blue? I've found a Corvair Corsa with bumperettes on it. I'm asking the owner what size they are so I can make them.

[@AutoAnatomy]

I think they're a cream/white color.

[@mccjoe01]

Those are speed holes.

[@AutoAnatomy]

There were a LOT of speed holes in the floor...and the wheel arches...and the door hinge...and the nose... At that rate, this thing should have been a top fuel car

[@davidp187]

I also have a question. Did all the rust come from being in the flood or was it just over the years sort of thing?

[@AutoAnatomy]

Probably a good bit of both, although the flood certainly didn’t help.

[@robertlacob8831]

Again Sean, don't like Corvairs, but love watching you take the time to do it right! All body men should be as good as this man! You are amazing!

[@AutoAnatomy]

You're too kind, and I am not a body man by a long shot. Honestly, I'd love to collab with a real body man to get this car a bit straighter. Know any?

[@user-gw9qo4sz9o]

I'd buy your old headlight bucket I need a pair for my 67

[@user-gw9qo4sz9o]

I would buy your headlight bucket I need a pair for my 67.

[@AutoAnatomy]

I'll look and see if I still have them.

[@matthewcalifana488]

Best tool in the world death wheel !