It is now mine.  I drove it 60mph uphill.  

"Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer" (dash-doorhandle-and-bondo) 04/17/2018 at 13:59 • Filed to: None

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Now to get some temporary tags

WilliamsSW > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 14:10

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Whoooo hoooo!! It’s looking good - and now the REAL adventure begins! Safe travels!

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 14:10

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Nice. You bought it in Santa Fe, by the looks of the background.

My bird IS the word > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 14:13

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Keep us posted. Take her easy and go light on the brakes if you can help it.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 14:15

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Feels good man, if it wasn’t parked behind a minivan I probably would’ve taken my ‘61 coupe in with me.

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 14:16

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WOOOOOOOOOO!

shop-teacher > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 14:18

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Awesome! Have fun!

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/17/2018 at 14:19

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just outside Santa Fe, good eye.

Maxima Speed > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 14:19

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Nice, I’ve always kinda wanted a corvair. I like the RR setup.

AuthiCooper1300 > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 14:34

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Best of luck!

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! 04/17/2018 at 14:50

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indeed.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 15:02

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Congrats; I hope the trip back goes relatively smoothly. I love corvairs and am very jealous.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 15:17

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Ralph Nader, we know it’s you.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 15:23

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How much? What for a transmission? Did those all have pancake sixes?

Derpwagon > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 15:24

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Not going to lie, kind of envious. I’ve always liked the Monzas.

1967ers - lover of dead auto marques > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 16:03

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My reasons for selling mine were all good, but man, this makes me want another one. Really nice find. Hope the rockers and windshield area are solid.

1967ers - lover of dead auto marques > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 16:04

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When you upgrade to 14" wheels (anything GM will fit) and some proper tires, the handling will be remarkable. 1st-gen Camaro spoiler looks good and is functional.

1967ers - lover of dead auto marques > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 16:07

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If you go to start it and it acts like the battery is dead (but it shouldn’t be), check the big fat wire heading from the battery to the starter.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 16:42

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Awesome! Details? How it’s run? Any holes in the top? Etc etc!

MM54 > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 17:51

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Sweet

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 04/17/2018 at 19:08

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top is very dry. will probably turn to dust. little rust hole above the exhaust. Goes uphill and is not currently making an oilspot. sorting out temp tags so I can drive it

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > 1967ers - lover of dead auto marques 04/17/2018 at 19:10

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They’re not the best, but I can deal with it when the time comes. Dash-check doorhandles-2 Bondo-most certainly, registered new In New Mexico, so hopefully no terminal rot. Floors are good, frunk is good.

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 04/17/2018 at 19:12

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About 3500 American bucks. a solid deal. no museum piece but a good project car. 4 speed standard, twin carb flat six.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 19:24

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Sounds like you may have gotten a good deal! :D

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 04/17/2018 at 19:32

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fair price, didn’t steal it.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/17/2018 at 19:50

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American bucks? Do you live outside the US? Is this the one with the improved rear suspension? Where’s the shifter?

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 04/17/2018 at 20:25

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fully independent rear. driving home to Canada, 4 on floor with cool white cueball shifter

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/18/2018 at 00:06

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Getting any services performed ahead of the trip?

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 04/18/2018 at 09:26

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drive around for a bit once legal. buy a fanbelt etc.

1967ers - lover of dead auto marques > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/18/2018 at 11:26

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Poor man’s rocker-panel test: with the top down and the doors open, stand in the middle of the car. If the doors still close properly, you’re likely ok.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/18/2018 at 11:40

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Oil change? Does that engine have a canister-type filter?

There were people who wedged the Corvair 6 into VW Karmann Ghias. There are examples on YouTube claiming over 300 HP from those 6s.

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 04/18/2018 at 11:43

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appears to, oil is fresh. transaxle oil is fresh as well

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 04/18/2018 at 12:03

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also brought an electric fuel pump in my carry on.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 04/18/2018 at 12:51

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Thank you for bearing with all of my curiosity. ;o)

I’d like to hear what the engine sounds like in some spirited driving.

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 04/18/2018 at 17:45

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Remarkably quiet for a boxer. Going to be nice to it until it gets home. Now road legal! (quite the runaround)

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 04/23/2018 at 23:47

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turns out the white top is actually blue.