Heading to Corvair Springfest 2023 with the FLOODED 1965 Corvair + brake and wheel upgrades!

[@AutoAnatomy]

We had a BLAST at Corvair Springfest in Helen, GA. It was so nice to meet so many of our followers and they even asked me to speak briefly at the event! I have so many ideas for the car now, and you'll see them in future Corvair videos on the channel. Thank you again for all the support, and we hope to continue to bring more classics back to life in the future. Sean & Christie

[@MrWaalkman]

Sorry that I missed the gettogether. :) I have my engine partially torn apart at the moment. So far a bent pushrod has turned up.

[@AutoAnatomy]

It was a great show, and hopefully you'll be able to get your Vair back together soon.

[@karlmacburnie1573]

Great memories of road trips with my late wife and the 62 black with red interior Corsair.

[@tonyflorio3269]

That sounded great accelerating onto the highway!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks!

[@dgordon130]

These cars are so timeless. To me a TRUE American classic. My first car at 16 in 1976, and still the best all these years later. Love the sound.

[@isaaclavoie]

Corsa dash! That's rad

[@ercost60]

Righteous prep, trip & video, Sean!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!

[@theguythatcouldfly]

That was great! Thanks for taking us along!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@garycorbin2789]

Can't wait to see the restoration of that instrument pack and it's installation

[@AutoAnatomy]

Me too, I'm so excited to get it installed!

[@Kpar512]

@@AutoAnatomy Sean, while you're at it., be sure to replace the dash lights with LEDs. It'll make quite a difference.

[@AutoAnatomy]

I put LEDs in the current cluster, and it made a HUGE difference. Will definitely be doing that on the Corsa dash

[@chevybeaglenox2402]

Nice job on the brakes. Also thanks for filming the show. It’s nice to see these old cars.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks!

[@volktales7005]

Pretty cool that there are some Corvair shows out there. Looking forward to getting mine out for its first show in a couple of months. I will likely be the only one there with a Corvair!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Get it out there, even if it's not perfect. Mine is FAR from a show car and we had a blast! They are such neat cars that are so different than every other car at the shows.

[@oddcarsandbaddecisions]

I have a ‘66 with a single master, might have been a mid-year change.

[@Kpar512]

All '66s had single masters, the federal requirement for duals came in (I believe) in '67. I have a '68 with a dual, and it has the extra hookup for the brake warning light on the dash to indicate when you've lost front or back- also, if you lose one or the other, the pedal drops halfway to the floor, but you still have some working brakes. I don't know if the '67s have the warning light.

[@jasonyoung5628]

Nice to see you get out in the old girl, sounds great! I'm glad you showed how to convert the master cylinder, it sounded easy in principle but it's always nice to see it done. That's definitely on my short list of upgrades when I get mine running. I've been tackling some wiring repairs and a bit of welding. I don't know how yours is, but my '66 has bad rust in the kick panel and door hinge areas. Where the driver's side lower door hinge bolts up was about 3/4 of the way rusted out, causing the door to sag! But a bit of metal welded in and it closes great. I ought to have my harness tape and packard 56 series connectors in by the weekend so I can finish off my dash harness and start to put mine together again. Best of luck out there, Have a good time!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Hi Jason, thank you! Mine is solid in the door hinge area but had some floor pan rust as well as scattered other places (lower area of fenders, etc.). Good job on getting your repaired, and hopefully on the next video I'll be doing some rust repair on this one.

[@Jeff-m5x3j]

I learned to drive on a 1969 Monza 50 years ago. I have always wanted to get another one and watching this series has fueled that desire.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you! Best of luck in your search

[@jamesigou9033]

The Corvair with air conditioning and headrests was cool. I used to own a '67 Camaro and the lack of headrests was troubling.

[@AutoAnatomy]

AC would be nice, but I imagine it really drags down the performance

[@65CorsaRS]

I was there and missed seeing you, your wife, nor car! I’m glad that everyone warmly welcomed you! I love watching your car restoration! Keep up the good work! God bless!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Sorry we missed each other, and thank you!

[@lugnut4848]

Love the sound of that exhaust!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you! You should check out the newest exhaust system build...I like it even better!

[@cheaptricked]

You stated the dual circuit master cylinder appeared first in ‘66; I believe it didn’t appear until 1967.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Good to know!

[@joshmarrero13]

I love the corvairs that is one cool little car 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@HAVOCRISING_]

Its been awesome watching you bring this car back to life and I bought my 65 Monza from Jasper Georgia a few years back from the original owners and I brought her back to Texas and drive it almost everyway around town. I have learned alot from watching your channel and Thanks for all the hard work!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you so much!

[@PatBuckleyracecar]

EZ on that impact!!

[@tomhughes6486]

Great, inspiring videos. Thanks for all the hard work and research. I use the same process for replacing wheel studs, but I put a liberal amount of anti-seize on the threads before using the nuts to pull the studs into place.

[@dmonat]

First car was a '65 CORSA. Loved that dash! Souped up 4bbl 4spd. I loved that car.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Very cool!

[@jimburig7064]

Those Corvairs keep getting nicer every year!

[@orwellknew9112]

My mother had a Corvair, when I was in high school. Nothing fancy, but in retrospect, that was one tough car. It was driven winter and summer for years and abused like crazy. Never skipped a beat. I knew where the largest pools of water formed on the roads after summer storms. Did I mention that it floats? Water that builds up in front, flows over the ‘frunk’, not where the engine is. Spark plugs are on top of the block and nowhere near the water. Car is made for summer rains

[@willieshaw2522]

It was hard to tell on the pass side, but it looked like you have 2 short brake shoes on the drivers side and 2 long ones on the pass side. Should have a short shoe on the front of the backing plate and a long on the rear. And you are asking for trouble by not putting anti-seize on lug stud threads before using the nut to pull them in.

[@AutoAnatomy]

I'll have to go back and look, thanks for noticing!

[@towbar2]

Excellent demo on bench bleeding!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you, and thanks for being an "intern"!

[@towbar2]

@@AutoAnatomy I work on my wife's 66 Monza coupe. I just finished replacing the Frigidaire AC compressor with a new Sanden, and re-connected everything up with hoses and fittings from Cold Hose, and a hose-fitting setting-tool from Vevor. It held 10" vacuum for an hour. I charged it up. Then slung the (only had one belt on. Next time, two) belt that is now wedged in the pulley, under the motor mount, oil filter and where the fuel pump was (using an electric). Anyway, do you have a way to pull that hose out, without having to remove parts?

[@AutoAnatomy]

@@towbar2 Pull the hose out or belt out? Can you email me some pics at [e-mail] so I can see what you're referring to?

[@Kpar512]

Sean, another OUTSTANDING video! I have a number of things to say, but I suspect I don't have the time or room to list 'em all. You may recall a recent post I made to you regarding switching to a dual master cylinder for safety- I hadn't realized you were already ready. Interesting side note: I mentioned I was getting ready to do the same on my '64 Monza Convert- I did it YESTERDAY! I enlisted the help of my pal Larry (OK, OK, Larry did most of the work, especially bending the new brake lines). Larry, BTW, has his own KZbin channel "Wise Fool's Garage", and he is quite well informed. An additional impetus was provided to me last week- I was driving down US-30 in Illinois in fairly heavy traffic in my newly repainted '64 and some idiot woman PULLED A U-TURN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME! I locked up the brakes to avoid her, PRAYING that I wouldn't blow a line and total my car! Now I feel a lot better! Another item... the CORSA National Convention is in Wisconsin Dells, WI this year, June 19-24. The Host hotel is booked, but there are other hotels in the area. Sadly, I can only make it up there for one day this year, but next year, I'm hearing that next year it will be in Dayton, OH, and I'm told it will be an excellent event. I certainly hope you can make it to one or the other, I'd love to meet you. BTW, I am with the Chicagoland Corvair Enthusiasts (CCE) and our website is ccecorvair.com

[@AutoAnatomy]

Hi Kirk, thank you! I’d love to try and take the car to the Corsa nats…maybe next year we’ll try and drive it up! And I’d also love to meet y’all!!

[@ercost60]

You did a first-rate rebuild on your car and I know you spent some serious cash at Clark's in the process. Hope you didn't have too many regrets at 19:15 seeing swap meet prices on all the stuff you paid full price for. We've all been there! :)

[@AutoAnatomy]

It's funny, one of my friends is a Corvair guy in Anderson, SC (about an hour from me). The only things I ended up buying were some backup light lenses from him.

[@JoshuasFilmWorld]

corvairs are my first of classic cars. I owned a rare 63 700 coupe 443 off the line out of willow run plant

[@robertlacob8831]

Car events are always fun and interesting as it's also an educational opportunity. I bet that new instrument cluster is going to look real sharp!

[@robertkutz]

COOL LOOKING GREAT VIDEO.✌✌👍👍🏁🏁🏁

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!

[@jrg4712]

Thank you!.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks for watching!

[@MarkBard-s4v]

Great job so far. I can't wait to get mine done to be able to drive.doing seats now then front end then engine. My gut feeling says you are thinking about injecting.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Really thinking about making my own fuel injection system

[@jimburig7064]

The dual circut brakes began in 1967, the '66 was exactly like the '65.

[@jamesfitzgerald7503]

Have you considered replacing the 2 single carbs with a single 4 bbl? I know they used to have a kit for that back in the day. It was pretty simple with a 4 legged tubular intake manifold and a template for drilling another hole in each head for the additional legs on each side. The plates for each leg could be welded or epoxied on and they ran pretty well; also eliminated the carb synching work.

[@AutoAnatomy]

From what little I know, the 4 barrel kits were for the 140 cars with 4 carbs factory. I don't think I've seen a kit for the dual carb 110s. Plus, I've heard they have issues with fuel icing and freezing.

[@jmcbike]

Good idea to replace the single circuit master cylinder with a dual version. My 64 Corvair had a wheel bearing fail, then the axle pulled out along with the rear brake drum (going downhill), thus no brakes at all. Managed to slide the car around the corner and hit a curb- but near disaster.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Glad you were OK!

[@capomand45]

IO IROC wheels are the best for LM. Keep it in the bowtie family.

[@AutoAnatomy]

I think they look great on the car!

[@Kpar512]

My '68 coupe has the IROC wheels. You are most certainly correct!

[@quintinstevens9408]

Is there any way you can tell me were you got your block for your rear brakes

[@AutoAnatomy]

I think it was California Corvair Parts

[@BFSilenceDogood]

Did you keep the new front tires at a lower PSI than the rears?

[@AutoAnatomy]

Yes, running 24 front and 35 rear

[@terryfeltner1248]

I have center caps from Gm that fits them rims still in the boxes

[@AutoAnatomy]

If your interested in selling, send me an email at [e-mail]

[@dalemettee1147]

Sean, I'm thinking about adding bumperettes to the bumpers. do you know their sizes? Looks like I've got to make them.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Not sure, my car doesn't have bumperettes. Sorry...

[@constantinoneri5261]

hello there will the brake cylinder also work with a 1962 corvair

[@AutoAnatomy]

I would imagine it would work, but not certain.

[@mikeknowlden9617]

Just curious, what's your mpg?

[@AutoAnatomy]

About 16-17 so far, but I need to downsize jets. It should be around 20-ish when tuned better

[@mikeknowlden9617]

@Auto Anatomy that's very interesting. A so called sports car getting 20 mpg in the 60s making 130 hp ( I know 110 lol) . How Far have we actually gotten in the battle for economy and environmental crap? Thanks!

[@Friedbrain11]

It's strange that the speedo was off with the 13" tire/rim combo as that was stock. 14" was optional on some models. As long as the tire height(from ground to center point of rim) is correct then the tire/rim combo doesn't matter. That Browns FI is sweet! Combine it with a distributorless ignition and make the Corvair run even better.

[@AutoAnatomy]

The tires I had on the 13" wheels were smaller than stock. I knew it would be off but wanted something to get the car rolling.

[@cheaptricked]

What Corvair was offered with 14” wheels?

[@Kpar512]

@@cheaptricked Corvair 95, Greenbriar, Rampside. No cars were offered with anything but 13s.

[@sirmister4411]

Just wondering. Any idea what you’re getting for gas mileage since the rebuild with the mild cam change ?

[@AutoAnatomy]

I got about 17 on the interstate doing 70-75 mph, but I had put some larger jets (54s) in the car before leaving and they were too big. I think with it running better it should get around 20-ish.

[@Kpar512]

@@AutoAnatomy OK, you're probably getting tired of my comments, but I have had experience with "modern E-10 gas". I had to switch to larger jets to accommodate the "lean-burn" problem with oxygenated fuel. That killed my mileage, but solved some problems with misfires that drove me nuts.

[@talldude5841]

Great video Shawn. I am a 69 year old man, and remember many of my friends having these back in the day. You got my itch to get one of these. Most around here are automatics tho. Are they just as collectible, or should I find a four speed like yours? One of my best friends had a convertible Corvair and loved it. If I get one, you will be getting many questions from me. Looking on line right now for one.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you for checking out our channel. From what little I know, the manual trans are more desirable than autos, but what matters most is what you want and what you will enjoy driving.

[@Kpar512]

@@AutoAnatomy Another comment. Most of my 'Vairs have 4-speeds, but my wife insisted on an automatic, so I got her another car ('69 Monza Convert) that I switched over to a Powerglide (also, occasionally referred to as a "slushbox"). That appellation is incorrect. In the 1965 Pure Oil Trials, the 4-speed was the fastest in the quarter-mile, the Powerglide was second, and the manual three-speed was last! Mileage agreed with that, as well! Plus, the Powerglide is almost indestructible (I should know, I have SEVERELY abused a couple, and they held up surprisingly well.

[@lars1588]

Someone else mentioned this, but 90%+ of the time, the Powerglide is faster than the three-speed, and slower than the four speed. I was surprised, but it's been proven. I myself have a three-speed '60 700 four-door and was disappointed to learn this lol.

[@jhoncarlostamayo1436]

amigo es un buen video para ayudar a restaurar estas maquinas me puedes decir que código de pintura es es un azul muy bonito saludos desde Colombia por tu trabajo y dedicación al Chevrolet corvair

[@AutoAnatomy]

The color is called "mist blue", and thank you!

[@raystevens687]

So now hopefully you can invest disc brakes for your car 🚗 just think how fast you can slow down.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Maybe the next upgrade?

[@snapon666]

80 MPH and no flip ? you mean ralph lied ? of course he did

[@AutoAnatomy]

I know...such a downer

[@DEW409]

True. Dual masters started in ‘67.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Good to know, thanks!

[@milkdropmo]

I drove a 65 Monza 140 4 speed from 1974 thru 1978. Was a senior in high school in 77 when I lost a left front brake cylinder. Luckily I was just sitting in line at a fast food drive thru when it went! Drove the 6-miles home with just the e-brake which was not in a convenient place for use while driving 😂. Thinking of getting another as I’m heading toward retirement. Love your channel! Keep ‘‘em coming please!

[@AutoAnatomy]

@milkdropmo They’re great cars, pick up another one if you can!

[@ou812-r1b]

My first car was a 1965 Corvair. I now have a 2013 Mini Cooper LOL.