Corvair Electric Washer Pump Upgrade | NO MORE FAIL!! 

Sean, you're out of control on the improvements! Since this is such a survivor/rescue build I wouldn't worry too much about originality--though I appreciate the attempt to not get too far afield--and this was a great example. Another one would be, and a must in my book, the 67-69 dual master cylinder. We actually had a 66 4 door Monza, A/C etc, with a factory dual, which has been denied by "everybody" whenever I mention it, but we verified it at the time with local Chevrolet service as factory original, so there were a few of them. Another is the 66+ discrete factory chin spoiler. Really does help with high speed stability and it doesn't look boy racer. One thing we did eventually on all our late models was seats. I had a number of different ones, all improvements - low backs but with headrests (one of the objectives)...finally installing a set of Recaros. Those a lucky find of a pair of leather ones from an Avanti. Everyone (including me) said visually they fit right in - you're not entering any concours- original shows with it anyway, but the late Corvair being fairly high waisted, you don't see enough of it to matter (IMO) and the safety and comfort aspects overriding such concerns on a driver (again IMO)... road trips finally were heavenly.... One of the beauties of the late model, timeless design that can take some (well chosen) "modern" mods. All those seats of course still didn't give us a decent shoulder belt arrangement--a challenge on the pillarless late models, but some have installed the Chrysler seats that have the built-in shoulder belt storage and reel/tensioner apparatus. Some have suggested/cautioned that since all of that is contained within the seat and not tied to the floorboard, that in an accident that there would be too much pressure from the seat itself on the currently un-reinforced floor floor pan and mounting holes (if used), being a unibody. So, I believe some people have done something about that as well. EDIT: I just saw you did the master cylinder, good on ya! Factory / dealer should have done a voluntary retrofit on all of those!

Since the car was a middle of the road model and not a particularly rare unit, I don't feel too bad about making some minor changes. Nothing that I've done (so far) is permanent and any stock piece can still bolt on. I've got a few more improvements coming down the pike and am really excited about them. We're going to be building a new exhaust system, followed by creating our own fuel injection system. After that, rear suspension upgrades and ultimately some interior work. I'd love to find some different seats for the car that are a bit more supportive (now that the car handles so well). But I don't want them to look out of character either. I didn't mention it previously, but I did install the chin spoiler from a '66 model and agree that it looks much better. I need to get some better pictures now that it's all back together. Thanks for all the kind words and support. Sean

Thank you!

Thanks George!

Hi Kirk! I got lucky with choosing this model, as I was going for physical size and had no idea that it had instructions for a Corvair style pump. I have to say that it works REALLY well now

@@AutoAnatomy Excellent! I'll be in touch.

Thank you! It made such a big impact on driving the car regularly

Ha, it's certainly looking that way. I'd love to have my next project be a wagon/rampside/van. Now if I could only find one in my price range...

Thank you Joe! You're always so generous.

Thanks!

Hi Dave! Thanks for the kind words and for everyone’s support bringing this classic back to life. I’m already looking forward to my next Corvair and am very appreciative of the community taking me under their wing and teaching me as I go. What would your recommendation be for a 2nd Corvair? Ramp side…wagon…van…early?

@@AutoAnatomy How about a convertible with an automatic. I love the shift on the dashboard. The pre 1965 models are cool too. I like the 4 door with the flat top roof also.

Thank you so much! I think making classic cars more functional that doesn't take away from their character is a lot of fun, and keeps them on the road. I'm also looking forward to designing the FI system and getting it up and running, hopefully soon! Sean

Thank you!!

Well said, thanks!

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I thought about a tank-mounted unit, actually. This one just happened to work so well

I'm sure that good working units are much better than my old one was. I just got fed up with having it not being right and found a good solution. I do love how the originals were timed with the wipers...such a cool touch.

Thank you! And yes, I wanted to be able to put it back to stock without any issues should I need to.

Thank you!

Yeah, it was low but that wasn't the problem. Even full it didn't work very well. I'm just glad it works as it should and don't have to worry about the washers ever again.

Thank you!

Good to know., thanks...and I agree, I'd rather have the electric pump than the mechanical any day.

Absolutely! It would have already been done if I could find one locally or the shipping wasn't insane. It's on my to-do list before springtime

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Working on it, gotta find one locally since the shipping is almost more than the cost of the glass.

Sure, email me at autoanatomy@icloud.com and I'll send a pic

It'll be at least a little better than before, hopefully.

I guess I'm not exactly sure what you're saying. Are you stating the electric motor is too loud? I can barely hear it when driving since the exhaust is so loud...but that's about to change!

@@AutoAnatomy just messing. with. Ya