Join me as I install most of the interior on my 1964 Corvair Monza "Sea Can" Coupe. I also go on a bit of a tangent and explain my understanding of how heat works in a Corvair using the engine heat.
Corvair heaters work great, but once the ducts and shrouds are contaminated with oil haze from leaky "O" rings etc.,, the oil smell will linger, even after engine oil leaks are repaired. Only fix is to replace or thoroughly clean the entire duct and shroud system. Nice video
Yes, the "paper" was there to keep the water from coming into the inside and wetting the cardboard. The paper works as a water deflector. I made some Lexan versions and never had to worry about water doing damage again :) I ran my '61 all year. The heater system worked just fine and all you had to do was let it warm up a little before taking off.
I like it. your non original interior and exhaust tip just help to make it yours. I'm thinking of putting a '61 interior in my '62. I think it looks better, and it is my car after all.
I like the '64 interior, but there just wasn't one available and I pretty much had nothing to work with. Fortunately I came across a club member that was selling the '63 convertible interior and that got me most of the way there. I am happy with it, but white is tough to keep clean.
Watching other video these cars could sure benefit by the newer sound proofing applied to the inside of the door panel snd the rear firewall behind the seat. Applied to the floor panels would even be a great improvement. I can see where you could easily spend more money then you coukd ever make back so you keep it forever.👍
I've added sound deadening before on Corvairs, it's not really a huge improvement, except for in the wagons in which you are in the car with the engine. With the engine being in the back, the noise and heat is all behind you. Which makes it pretty comfortable. If a person puts money in old cars, particularly a Corvair, with the expectation of getting their money back, they are in it for the wrong reasons. It's not a good financial move in my experience. It's a toy. I don't drink, do drugs, or play golf. This is my hobby, and I don't really worry about a rate of return. If you value the time you get enjoying the car, the memories and lessons learned, it is worth the money invested.
My 63 Spyder is much quieter after soundproofing the floors, behind the back seat and behind the rear door cards. It used to sound like the engine was in the back seat. It’s not completely silent now - but at least the engine noise sounds like it’s outside the car.
Good stuff, thanks for sharing. You wouldn't happen to have any headliner footage would you? I just got a Monza wagon with a completely missing headliner. No bows, nothing. I'm curious how they go together in a Corvair.
Sorry I don't have any pictures or footage on it. I had an upholstery guy install it, and he said it was typical to any GM car from the era. He didn't find it difficult.
Hi I have a 64 coupe as well but cant seem to be able to remove the heater hoses inside the rockers its failing and breaking up in pieces can you give me any suggestions as to how to remove them>
They always come out in pieces. Likely been in there since 64. You might have to take out the whole metal piece that is by your feet, under the grill. Pull it out from under the back seat, try to grab on the wire with pliers.
I removed my rear door cards and found they were installed with a black gooey adhesive around the perimeter. I was unsuccessful getting them back in. I couldn’t see how the nails held them in place - perhaps I need to clean off the goo and buy new cards?
Thanks very much. I'm not sure what brand they are. They were on another Corvair I had, then I had them on my wagon. When the wagon was in an accident, they became available.
Availability is about nonexistent as they were only an option and not many people ordered them.. They used gasoline from the fuel tank and they used a lot of fuel. They also were not as reliable as they should have been and can cause problems unless they are kept in perfect shape. All in all, you are better off with the stock hot air system.
Amazing beautiful Corvair is this 500 Club Coupe. What the maximum wheels size from 13/14/15/16/17 I can fit on 1964 500 Series Club Coupe. I plan to restore my car but there are missing parts. Where I can find all corvair parts orginal new or used or reproduction parts. How I know the engine size on my car 2.4 or 2.7 Waiting your help Best regards,
Okay, mine is a Monza but the only difference is the trim and interior between a 500, 700 and 900 Monza. I'm running 15x7" wheels and that's my preference on all Corvairs, factory is 13". Parts can be sourced from Clark's Corvair, www.corvair.com - they sell every nut and bolt. Other good vendors are John Sweet Corvair, the Corvair ranch and California Corvair. The engine number is on the back of the block between the alternator/ generator and the belt idler pulley. You may have to clean some oil off to read the number. Corvairs being cheaper cars often have engines swapped and it is very common to install a late model 164 cubic inch in an early that had a 145 cubic inch. 1964 should have a 2.7L 164 cubic inch from factory. You should consider joining a local club. Corvairs have a huge following and a great club network all over the world. Best of luck with the project and thanks for watching and commenting.
