Corvair Turbo Corsa Convertible

1965 Turbo Corsa Convertible Project
In December 2006, this rough but complete Corvair Corsa was purchased as a Christmas Present/Project for one of my daughters. With the project nearly done, a blow by blow of what took place is pictures below. Click on any of the pictures to enlarge.
	Jan 2013 The project nears completion.
	Jan 2013 The top installed and ready to roll..

	Dec 2006 Even though it doesn't look like it in this shot, the car is complete. It had been disassembled by the previous owner several years ago for restoration but, as many projects, never got done.
	A rear-side view reveals the condition of the car. There are a couple of rusty places but nothing serious. The body panels are straight but there are a couple places where we'll have to do some re-do of previous less-than-perfect body work.

	The interior was stripped out and ready for a complete restoration. The telescoping steering wheel was a nice bonus. The Chevrolet tissue dispenser will be returned to the previous owner as it was not part of the deal.
	Late 2011 The body had been walnut shell blasted and body work neared completion.

	The engine was removed to clean up the mess left by the pack rats
	It was disgusting!!
	The engine was cleaned up and resealed.
	The carb was rebuilt and turbo cleaned up.
	Mar 2012 The engine, almost completely assembled and nearly ready to go into the car.
	Apr 2012 Upholstry kit from Clark's Corvair installed

	May 2012 Engine back in the car.
	Jul 2012 Body work is finally done.
	Jul 2012 Base coat: 2012 Cadillac CTS Opulent Blue
	Jul 2012 Clear Coat
	Jul 2012 Color sand/polish
0	Aug 2012 Wheels and tires
	Blue with saddle interior make a nice color combo.
	Nov 2012 Nearing complettion.



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