69 Corvair with Corvette drive line

[59 Impala]

This is my idea of what a Corvair should have been built like. I'm almost finished with this build. Here are some pics of what she looks like so far.

The new trunk.

Thanks fer lookin. Dan

[Guest]

Cool!

[Dogfish_7]

Excellent build!

[cobraman]

Cool idea.

[Chris White]

cool, but do you think its safe (GM humor)

[Geno]

It would have been much better this way. Neat build.

[slusher]

Awsume ldea and very cool...

[59 Impala]

Thanks for all the kind comments guys. I used a '77 Corvette frame underneath. I had to lengthen the frame about 1 foot in scale to fit the Corvair wheel base. I had a lot of fun building this car. This was the first time that I tried doing this type of build and I really enjoyed it. I installed the fan blade and radiator hose today and I haven't taken any pics of the finished car yet. I have all the build pics in my photobucket if you would like to see it from the begginning thru the finished car. Dan

[59 Impala]

cool, but do you think its safe (GM humor)

I think it would be a little safer, but that would depend on who's driving I supose. :D Dan

[Space Cowboy]

Great concept Dan. I like where you are going with this build..

[Ira]

Great Idea!

Great Model...

[PappyD340]

Very NICE Dan!!

[59 Impala]

Thanks for the kind words guys. Here are some pics of the finished car. This was a fun build for me fer sure.

Thanks fer lookin. Dan

[lillakev]

Wouldn't you like to take Ralph Nader for a spin in one of these! He would be the one "unsafe at any speed".

[DonW]

Is the spare 'Vette shell you have on the bench destined to get a rear-mounted flat six and swing axles?

[59 Impala]

Is the spare 'Vette shell you have on the bench destined to get a rear-mounted flat six and swing axles?

No sir, that's a different build all together. I'm restoring it. It is a 67 and I lowered it a tad. Kinda like a racer in a way. I'll post some pics of it.

[slusher]

Is the mufflers very close to the ground in the last picture. Very cool build...

[crazyjim]

Pretty neat idea.

[59 Impala]

Is the mufflers very close to the ground in the last picture. Very cool build...

They are in the same place as the Corvette. I didn't alter the chassis other than lengthen it to fit the Corvair wheel base. Here is a pic from the rear.

The pipes are kinda low, but they are in the same position as on the Corvette. I'm not sure if I can move them a little to make them fit up under a little better. I'll check into than possibility. Dan

Edited November 7, 2013 by 59 Impala