This is the blog for my 66 Corvair. (Josephine) Pictures of the car, upgrades, major repairs, trials and tribulations of owning a 40+ year old car.
Year: 1966
Make: Chevrolet Corvair
Model: Corsa Convertible
Color: Artesian Turquoise (originally Marina Blue)
Int/Top: Black
Engine: 164ci Aircooled Flat 6 with Optional Turbocharger
HP Rating: 180 horsepower @ 4000 RPM
Wheels: 15" ARE Salt Flats
Tires: Toyo Proxes4 F-235/50/15 B-225/50/15
Brakes: Disc Brake Conversion
Susp: Adjustable Shocks, -.1/2 coil front springs
Steering: Quick Steering Arms (to be installed)
Engine: Finned Aluminum Oil Pan, Electric Fuel Pump, MSD Ignition, Optima Red-Top Battery, Gold Plated Terminals, Flame Thrower Coil, High Output Alternator
Stereo: ipod adapter, direct to amps (500W fr, 500W r)
![Today in Automotive History:
On this day in 1972, the results of a two-year study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation are released; the study concludes that 1960-63 Chevrolet Corvair models are at least as safe as comparable models of other cars sold in the same period, directly contradicting charges made by the leading consumer advocate Ralph Nader. [History]](http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/12/2011/07/morning_shift_2011_07_20.jpg)
On this day in 1972, the results of a two-year study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation are released; the study concludes that 1960-63 Chevrolet Corvair models are at least as safe as comparable models of other cars sold in the same period, directly contradicting charges made by the leading consumer advocate Ralph Nader. [History]
(Source: jalopnik.com)
