Reminds Me of Me back 35 Years Ago Lost My Corvair to a Favor. Lent My Covair to a Relative and they Smashed it on a Red Ligh in Milpitast. Great Vid Keep on Going Great Hobby.
My first car was a 64 Corvair... Had to replace a couple of powerglides due to "spirited" driving habits... I did NOT remove the engine or transaxle, merely took the transmission out by itself... Seems like a LOT more work in your video... Luckily, easy engine to remove replace overall... Nice to see people still have interest in this unique car decades later...
Its coming along well 👍That's a good looking car. I can't wait for it to warm up here so I can get back to work on my 63 convertible. Looking forward to more videos
That transmission jack has a limit of 450 lbs. With the engine/trans and diff that is pretty much around 450. Small foot print. Wouldnt want that engine to tip over being that high up. Use with caution. Back in my early 20's (early 90's) I used to use a spare tire, skate board and two floor jacks to remove my power train. Would jack up/down the car instead of the engine. Last time I did it a few years back I built a small dolly instead of the spare tire and skate board. But basically the same way.
Awesome you've got the courage to take on rebuilding an automatic trans. I know I'm going to have to do the same to my 64 Monza in the future. Keep rockin' and rollin' - you're doing great!!
Hi BenBen, I and your followers would be happy if you upload the part 2 video soon, hopefully it won't be long? I am eagerly waiting to study and repair the same problem on my clutch. Thanks for what you do, keep going. Greetings from Germany (50km from Bruce Willis' birthplace).
Hello Ben, I live in Germany and have also had a Corvair with the same problem for two years. The gearbox loses oil while driving and the automatic clutch slips when it is cold. Once it's warm, it's no longer a problem. Of course I've watched all your videos, unfortunately I'm not as gifted a mechanic as you are. Of course I'm already looking forward to the next video and I hope to learn from it. Keep it up and thank you.
I appreciate your comment very much! I really wouldn't call myself a gifted mechanic, I just like to take things apart and see if I can fix it. Thank you!
You really start to realize whether it’s an electric car or an internal combustion car; all the parts have to work and fit together like a Swiss wristwatch.
You might consider going the EV electroCorvair route Apparently GM had considered doing it and anyway its faster and the 50/50 balance is better. I know its expensive but it will make the love of Corvair last longer!
Another good video thanks for taking the time to make this video as I know it’s hard enough just doing the job. Was it easy getting that license plate? Thinking of doing the same.
Living in the salt belt, Minnesota, appreciate the rust free body and bolts that come loose without extra ordinary methods. I'm afraid I need remove my transmission too. I have a '65, so it's a little different. I am also considering the HF transmission jack. Too bad you can't remove just the transmission. I also need to reseal my engine.
Hey B.B. ! Good to see Ya again & happy new year to You ! I was wondering what was going on with You & the 64 vair ? But You've answered that ? & I look forward to seeing the 1966 500 ! Is it a coupe or a 4 door ? Thanks for the video😉.
Dude keep it stock. There are so many monzas with chrome out there cuz so many ordered them but not that many ordered 500's. Not that many survivors. The look is cool just because of that. Simple and plain. Once you install it it wont be as good. I recommend just buying a 900 if you want chrome oi it. Plenty for sale.
Depends what you are comfortable with doing. Rear end needs to be up on Jack stands, tires need to come off and Axles need to be pulled out to gain access to the head of the bolt that holds the bushings. Then you will use a jack to lower and raise the ends of the spring.
You are lucky you can take a car apart in your driveway and not be harassed by your neighbors or a HOA. At least as a kid working ony car I lived in a rural area and nobody to deal with, just cold Iowa winters and an unheated garage.
Transmission was successfully rebuilt, over 200 miles on it so far. I've been neglecting to make the next video because I didn't like how the clips came out. Also having trouble gathering some clips cause part of it was shot on another phone. Currently not in the U.S.
