Name Change, Since the Corvair-Monza is For Sale

"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5) 01/18/2015 at 20:59 • Filed to: None

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Well, it felt odd having my name (Corvair-Monza) reflect a car I just listed on eBay, so here we are.

I think, since theres a definite dearth of reasonably priced Galaxies around, I'm going to use the Corvair to start flipping my way up the ladder. I think I'll see around $1500-1600 for the car, then I've got a line on a solid looking '88 Mustang GT convertible that needs a little love for a few dollars more than that. Get that in sellable shape, and in the summer its a $3000-3500 car, and we're off to the races.

I'll be a little sad to see the Corvair go, but it's been a cool little car to own. Another thing to check off the list.

If you're interested, you can follow the Corvair auction here:

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jkm7680 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 01/18/2015 at 21:01

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But it looks so awesome!

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > jkm7680 01/18/2015 at 21:04

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It's totally awesome. Buy it!

For real, it's a super cool little car. I don't think I've ever had a car that gets more comments and compliments whenever I take it somewhere. Knowing me, it's absolutely possible sometime during the auction I'll change my mind and just keep the damn thing, haha.

jkm7680 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 01/18/2015 at 21:10

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Lack of funding, Haha. That's what I gots.

Good luck on the sale, Or keep! I hope you keep it.

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 01/18/2015 at 21:23

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that has to be the weirdest air filter setup i've seen

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 01/18/2015 at 21:29

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The 140s were even weirder:

Basically, it's just one filter to feed two carbs, which happen to be very far apart because it's a flat six engine. The 140 did the same with 4 carbs. Lots of guys just stick individual filters up on top of the carbs, which is probably where it would end up if I kept it.

The carbs were a big limiting factor on the cars. My engine is a 102, Clark's Corvair Parts sells a 4 carb conversion (or you can do a 4bbl conversion) that's good for a 50% hp increase: 102 to 150 something.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 01/18/2015 at 21:29

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Oh, and you'll be thrilled to know I'm looking at a '71 XJ6 to replace the Corvair and be a friend to my XJ12.

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 01/18/2015 at 21:44

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ah yes i like to keep my air filters nice and simple

also those xj6s will feel slow compared to the v12 lol

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 01/18/2015 at 22:13

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I dunno...if it moves right now it'll feel quick compared to the XJ12, which is laid up needing a voltage regulator.

So your XJ6 is a 3.4L? Or did you get rid of the fuel injection?

I'm eyeing this '71 to do a 5-speed swap. It's BRG over tan, which I like a lot...very solid, short money.

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 01/18/2015 at 22:25

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my XJ6 is a later 4.2 with the original injection. My alfa spider is enough carb excitement for me haha

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 01/18/2015 at 22:26

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That's right, I forgot all about your Alfa. I probably should have counted the spark plug wires, haha.

shop-teacher > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 01/18/2015 at 22:44

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I wish you were closer!

thebigbossyboss > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 01/19/2015 at 07:33

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Damn big Jag. I wish it was september, that is when I am planning my next car purchase haha.