Got my new wheels and tires on finally.

[TonyL]

Rolled it out in the sun for the first time since last summer. All the mods to get these things to fit are finally done. RacingHart M5, 18x9 in front, and 18x10 in the back. One of two in the world with wheels this big on a Corvair.

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[martZ]

Sweet!

[mc84_zz4]

Congrats! I like the stance too BTW, low, fat, and mean! :1st:

[king427]

Your car is just too cool! More pictures please.

[TonyL]

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[Kenova]

:1st: ROLLER SKATE !! :twothumbs

Looks good Tony.
So, what's next? :naughty:

Ken

[class67]

Wow, Tony....that looks really good!

[The Stickman]

Looks great. It really gives the car a great stance and look.

[TonyL]

:1st: ROLLER SKATE !! :twothumbs

Looks good Tony.
So, what's next? :naughty:

Ken

Four wheel disk brakes. a full set of new weatherstrips. A little rust repair, and then finally. REAL PAINT.

[Dons67]

Great combo Tony -- I've never seen that much rubber on a Corvair -- NICE

[BA.]

Congratulations Mr. 1 of 2!!

I think it looks great!

[MCMLXIX]

looks sweet... love your rear ... I mean the cars rear .... :moon:

[srh3trinity]

Very nice, I have always liked those wheels, they really cleaned up nicely. They give the car a whole new attitude.

[DFRESH]

That is cool right there---love the stripe across the fender--that is so money----the wheels/tires/stance are right on---great execution on a unique and very cool car.

Doug

[CruizinKev]

:twothumbs:drool: looking good!!

[CarlC]

Wow! Looks great. That's 10# of tire in a 10# hole.

[TonyL]

Note: the rear bumper is off, and the lower engine shroud is missing in the rear angle shot up there. It'll look cooler with all that jazz on there. Im replacing that quarter panel rust and had to pull the bumper and junk.

Been busy.

[montessaj]

Do you mind telling me what shifter knob that is? That thing is super cool.

[454bug]

Hey Tony,

Those wheels look sweet!! :1st:

I would have never thought 9" and 10" wide rims would have fit under the Corvair's stock sheetmetal!

VERY NICE!!! :yum:

[TonyL]

Do you mind telling me what shifter knob that is? That thing is super cool.

I would love to tell you. Its a "Holey Ball" from www.billetballs.com that my wife got me for my birthday. (How cool is SHE?) It costs 80 bucks, and they are great people to buy from. Good service great quality and fast shipping. I highly recommend them, obviously.


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Now, they have an anodized one too.

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Oh. A note. Ever seen Raiders of the Lost Ark?

That anodized one?

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I keep a rag over mine in the summer. God help you if you have a black one.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

i like your car Tony.. i like your car.

[Gates72ss]

They look right at home on that vair...Cool car

[Tony_SS]

Tony, what are those seats out of?

[formula]

Oh. A note. Ever seen Raiders of the Lost Ark?

That anodized one?

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I keep a rag over mine in the summer. God help you if you have a black one.

I had this in my car:

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I keep the stocker in my glove compartment for just this reason. People kept asking me what the TSRUH branding on my hand meant.

[TonyL]

Tony, what are those seats out of?

they come from an 00 prelude.

[John Wright]

Note: the rear bumper is off, and the lower engine shroud is missing in the rear angle shot up there. It'll look cooler with all that jazz on there. Im replacing that quarter panel rust and had to pull the bumper and junk.

Been busy.
At first glance, I thought I saw a 10 bolt under there...LOL

Man, that IS alot of tire for those cars.....good job!

[montessaj]

Tony, thanks so much for the info on that shifter knob. I think its too cool. Your wife is awesome!!! I don't think I could get a black one, living in Texas.

[TonyL]

I LOVE my shift knob. It is without question, the coolest thing about my car to me. You could probably pull off a black one, just make sure to keep it covered in the sun when you aren't driving. Otherwise, you'll baconate your hand.

Oh, and you'll be SHOCKED how light these things are.

[Jims78elky]

Wheels are SICK! Tony..Very nice set up..bet it rides like a dream!

I see those new job checks are paying well brother..:cool::cool:

Cant wait too see more updates..keep them coming!

Hey..a nice little LS3 would fit nice in that back area hmmmm...:yum:


-Jim

[Kenova]

I had this in my car:

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I keep the stocker in my glove compartment for just this reason. People kept asking me what the TSRUH branding on my hand meant.
:lmao: Oh yeah! I had one of those in my '66 Beaumont ..... convertible. It's amazing how hot they can get with the top down on a sunny day. Then there's the winter. Never mind getting your tongue stuck to a post, imagine what it's like to have your hand stuck to a shifter. Luckily it would only take a couple of minutes to warm up the handle enough to release your hand.
I definitely want one of those wiffle knobs.

Ken

[monza]

Looks Fantastic!!

[trapin]

Looking good Tony. Love the wheels.

[showa]

WOW.... Great looking donuts under that Vair....

[Jim Nilsen]

That thing has to be wicked in the corners now.

You need to get a Gtech pro from someone and check the G force in the corners. I'm gonna bet you go over 1g with no problem.

Get those brakes done so you can stop as good as the tires can.

I would fix the body but I just can't see your car being any more cool than it is with paint. I would spend every dime that you think you want to spend on paint and get the EFI setup for it after the brakes.

Lookin Good

[TonyL]

We were looking at turboing it today. We've got a turbo laying around, and a four barrel manifold. I may just go nuts and try to fab something up. This guy made a "draw though" system that worked. and the car acutally ran 13 second quarter miles, went 156 mph at Bonniville, and was a scream on the track, (this article is from 1968, so you KNOW technology will make a BIG difference)

my turbo is bigger, more efficiant, and there's better "water/ethonol" injection systems now. Not to mention TBI setups.

I do not approve of the muffler in the engine compartment. I don't know what that's about...
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Looks like something I could pull together...

[tony byram]

Kinda shocked at how well they fit Tony! Looks great!

[94SNGLTURBO]

never seen a corvair that nice.. looks good

[Kenova]

We were looking at turboing it today. We've got a turbo laying around, and a four barrel manifold. I may just go nuts and try to fab something up.
Quite some time ago, I saw a Corvair at a local show. He also had a draw through turbo system, but the turbo was right on top of the engine resulting in an even shorter intake tract. The owner said he had some help setting up the holley, but the result was no noticeable turbo lag. Meth injection was next on his list.

Ken

[Smock67]

Wow your Corvair looks awesome the new wheels look great, and your wanting to turbo it oh man absolutely awesome.

[rrstroker71]

Don't see many of those around here. Nice ride!

[ChevelleNV]

Very nice ride, love the colors too..

[youngdeezy]

nice job on mounting up and today was the best day for it

[cl08]

Tony,

I got some really nice turbo parts for a 1600 DP if you are intrested.

74mm 4310 crank, CB street emilinator heads, DOCE 40mm side draft carb/manifold, as41 case machnied for 94mm, full flowed, TCS turbo 110 camshaft/gear, 94mm Mahle pistons and cylinders type B pistons, rajay turbo (currently being balanced/checked), tubing, exhausting flanges/gaskets, Samco black hose connectors/clamps, custom built IRS transaxle super diff, type 3 flanges/stubs heavy duty side plate, custom 3rd 4th gears for street/strip use (very nice transaxle). 74x94= 2054cc I was going for 300rwhp with my setup.

I got alot of what you need, and I have no use for any of it. I will give one hell of deal on this parts. 95% of these parts have never been used. PM me if you are intrested.

Tony turbo the piss out of it, you will love it.

[1bad87ss]

Never been a big fan of corvairs, but the paint and wheels make that thing pop. Nice ride!!!!

[CHRIZ28]

Wow, that thing looks wicked! Never knew a corvair could be so cool!

Chris

[John Wright]

Hey Tony....any good news to report on your turbo project?...just wondering.

[CliffS]

Getting better every time!

[SRD art]

Thanks for bringing up this project again for us noobs John. Tony, I first saw your car when it was in PHR or Car craft, can't remember. I've always thought that was a sweet ride!! Turbo'd is even better.

[baswinfo]

Okay Im looking for the same stance on my 1970 Nova. What did you have to do to get that stance? I was thinking shortening the rear end and going with a different suspension get rid of the leaf springs any help. Your car looks great

[solarguy09]

Tony,
Just love your Car !!
Well done...
Mike V.

[Johnny Blaze]

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[Johnny Blaze]

Okay Im looking for the same stance on my 1970 Nova. What did you have to do to get that stance? I was thinking shortening the rear end and going with a different suspension get rid of the leaf springs any help. Your car looks great

Much different animal to lower. Look for a nova and see what they used.

[davidk68]

Very cool corvair Tony..... I'm sure Ralph Nader would agree :cool:

[Doeboi51]

Hey tony sweet ride bro like tha stance on it n tha paint is nice to had sum thing similar in mind now I gotta switch it up lol.....smh lol but I wanted to know my friend wat combo of suspension did u use for tha front n rear,I have a 69 tht I'm putting back together n I need sum suggestion plz help.....smh lol

[Doeboi51]

Like tha car tony its sweet tha stance is nice to do u have any suggestions on suspension front n rear I have a 69 corvair tht I'm putting back together