My new to me project car 1960 corvair
Posted by Silent-Artichoke6853@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 14 comments
I’m the third owner hasn’t been touched at all really, gas tank was bad so runs on portable tank, needs floor pans but there cheap. Going to make it a runner and enjoy
thegoofynewfie@reddit
A few years ago I had no interest in these cars. Then I saw all the awesome "near original" builds with beautiful patina Matt from Matt's Offroad Recovery and his crew have and now I can't stop looking at ads for them when they pop up. I don't know what it is about whatever paint and metal combo they used on these but they seriously end up rusting in the most beautiful way compared to most cars of the time.
Silent-Artichoke6853@reddit (OP)
I agree my buddy has a restored convertible I’m gonna keep this one in patina
thegoofynewfie@reddit
Good call! I'm a big fan of a solid patina on a classic with some solid reliability and drivability mods.
Silent-Artichoke6853@reddit (OP)
Yeah gonna do led headlights and taillights and modern tires
LukeSkyWRx@reddit
Keep the exterior, looks great!
Silent-Artichoke6853@reddit (OP)
Gonna do a satin clear to preserve it never gonna ruin the patina it has someone’s name painted on driver rear door it’s long faded but can kinda see it
chocoreader@reddit
Wow. That thing is complete. Perfect car to start with
RipVanToot@reddit
You should get the motor home version to tow your sedan version.
https://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-outtake/road-trip-outtake-ultra-van-corvair-powered-motorhome/
Silent-Artichoke6853@reddit (OP)
I want all versions if I won the lottery there would be signs lol
deevil_knievel@reddit
djdownhill@reddit
She’s beautiful.
Congrats and good luck!
😁👍🍺
Silent-Artichoke6853@reddit (OP)
Yeah plan on preserving it and enjoying making my own fuel system which isn’t that hard electrically it all works and drives great even on the tiny 13 inch tires
djdownhill@reddit
Nice. I had a 63 back in the 80s. I love that car and miss it.
Again, good luck with everything! Keep us posted!
😁🍺👍
Silent-Artichoke6853@reddit (OP)
It’s such a simple car gonna be fun