It's pretty cool seeing the rear suspension working! Awesome project so far, keep up the great work.
@chayesfss
Жыл бұрын
totally agree, the cantilever action, could watch that put to my freaking piano music all day long!
@rdyardie
Жыл бұрын
That car is so fast, it blew the doors off. 😂 You are making good progress.
@craigmonteforte1478
Жыл бұрын
Very Awesome btw i watch KZitem with a pair of High Quality Studio Headphones and as a little bit of a part Musician ,part gearhead the car sounds great ! with whatever exhaust you came up with
@Kevin_747
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the test flight. 90% complete, 90% to go. Big middle finger to Ralph Nadar.
@paxwallace8324
Жыл бұрын
Ralph Nader has more courage and integrity in his little finger than you have in your whole body. He woulda been the resistance leader against the Nazis in WWll . He's never stopped fighting for what's right inspite of corporate power. He's like Steven Donzinger or Chris Hedges "You don't fight fascism cause you think you can win but because it's fa$cism!"
@Kevin_747
Жыл бұрын
@@paxwallace8324 Sounds like you have about the same integrity as me. There are a few other comments making jokes about Ralph in this comment section. Did you flame those people as well? Sorry I hurt your feelings for Ralph.
@paxwallace8324
Жыл бұрын
@@Kevin_747 I'm not reading all the frickin comments for an LS transplant into a junkyard Corsa Corvair shell by this Screwy funny very cool old bastard. As for me I spent the last 22years in Europe I was there before the Euro I played piano in Germany Italy for Aviano AFB and the last 6 years in Copenhagen. But I hate politics but glad that old warrior's still fighting till the end for the little guy he must be in his mind 80s hell I'm now 63.
@Mercmad
Жыл бұрын
@@paxwallace8324 Ralph Nader is no different to todays leftist greta followers who now infest all western democracies. He was just telling his lies about Corvairs 40 years before the present crowd were an evil glint in their fathers eyes.
@darrenswails
Жыл бұрын
Well this one had a lot more engineering than the original corvair
@vicmabus1532
Жыл бұрын
Ha! Blew the doors off! Congrats, John!
@frosteone1670
Жыл бұрын
I just watched your entire series on this V8 Corvair, going back to each one to "like" them all. This is definitely a complicated and Interesting way to V8 a Corvair. When I got out of high school in '71 I worked in a automotive machine shop. The shop did a lot of racing engines for stock cars, drag cars and tractor pullers. Plus the shop was FAA certified repairs. The owner had done a small block 350 in a Corvair the usual way. Dangerous position for the water pump pulley being right behind your elbow when shifting. For some reason he never finished the project. It ran good, drove good, was a treat to drive. Having experience in fabrication I commend you on the quality and expertise. Nice collection of tooling and machines you have there. Interesting to watch and a bit of comedy mixed in! Would like to say a bit on the 3000 stall converter. I tried one in my 2001 S10 ZR2 when I rebuilt the engine and transmission for better performance in 2006. Way too loose for the street, required high rpm take offs from stops that were ridiculous. It also led to burning of the transmission clutches. Replaced it with a 2500 stall and it's been working great for 17 years. Still comes off the line hard and the fluid stays red with no burn smell what so ever and I drive it fairly hard.
@JohnReynolds661
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your well articulated comment, I appreciate it.
@davidlampe4153
Жыл бұрын
Always good to see a working corvair and a V8 conversion is outstanding!
@jackpledger8118
Жыл бұрын
Great to see the car on the road. lots of problems solved...lots more to go. I really enjoy watching the progress. Keep it up please.
@Timothy-lb2vr
Жыл бұрын
Masterful job. Looks like aerospace work, organized, neat, orderly. I was a licensed aircraft mechanic, A & P, back in the sixties. I was involved with building the prototype AEROSTAR twin engine executive aircraft for TedSmith Aviation. It went on to become a very popular very fast plane for those who could afford one. They are still produced today, I believe by Cessna.
@primodeelux
Жыл бұрын
Sweet ride. And that old Ellsworth bike!!!
@z06doc86
Жыл бұрын
This build is absolutely awesome! Such great engineering. It’s going to be a beautiful car too. Love the color. Would love to own it.
@supercuda1950
Жыл бұрын
I always loved that body style Corvair. Engine, with a turbo, is great and suspension looks pretty trick (I used this style suspension on 1/10 scale Monster Trucks). I'll have to go back in your videos and see how all this came about. Great job!
@painlessadventure
Жыл бұрын
That car brings back memories. I put a 455 Olds Toronado drivetrain in the back of a Corvair. Lots of custom fab work. I was able to conceal the engine and keep the rear seat. A true sleeper! Awesome power, scary brakes...you aim for one driveway, and turn in the next! I ended up selling it, a guy that just had to have it.
@richhauxwell7848
Жыл бұрын
Seen something like that on Woodward back in the mid to late 70s. Wild
@thomaswoitekaitis8977
Жыл бұрын
My friend did similar, 500 caddy setup. Couldn't tell from outside. He made it look like a yenko. LoL
@K-Effect
Жыл бұрын
Has anyone seen a Porsche flat six in the back of a Corvair?
@raymondspellman2979
Жыл бұрын
My buddy had a olds tornado transaxle with small block chevy in his car ..my crown kid blew his doors .quick
@stevet8009
Жыл бұрын
This is the best build I follow, by far! Really looking forward for next episode 🙂
@peterday3253
Жыл бұрын
Wow. What a work in progress. Looks really complicated, John. I suppose you just break it down into a billion steps, huh? And why aren't there more subscribers to this channel? People are missing out on the quality craftsmanship. Anyway, I really appreciate the videos. Thanks, man.
@crazyoilfieldmechanic3195
Жыл бұрын
AWESOME that you drove it around like that, man after my own heart 👍 All builds have some teething issues. Considering how much of the car you basically redesigned and rebuilt, I would say your initial drive around was stellar. Thanks for the great video, and keep up the great work. Can't wait to see it on the track !!!
@JohnReynolds661
Жыл бұрын
Ha, I felt like a teenager trying to avoid any cops.
@dannymccarty344
Жыл бұрын
My favorite build! Great work, John!
@cjespers
Жыл бұрын
Always liked the v8 corsair swaps. You took it to the next level. Well done my friend!
@dp4racing
Жыл бұрын
The resistor is a “pull up circuit” it increases the signal voltage. The engine bleed line lowest at engine cap is sucking air in from expansion tank. It needs to be teed into the bottom of the expansion tank line. Your expansion tank should have a radiator cap & an overflow line coming from it to bottom of your overflow tank. Look at a Silverado or Tahoe expansion tank setup.
@JohnReynolds661
Жыл бұрын
That all makes sense.
@dp4racing
Жыл бұрын
I vintage race a 1965 Lola T70. Use a two quart surge tank with radiator cap on it. Overflow line to catch bottle, top tank line comes from radiator top to purge air. Bottom of surge tank is -8 to heater hose fitting on water pump. 350 SB. The water pump has suction on the -8 line, & it works very well for system filling, radiator purge is -4 & has a little higher pressure than the tank so there’s a little pressure gradient to purge it out.
@dp4racing
Жыл бұрын
I like your project, great work!
@JohnReynolds661
Жыл бұрын
@@dp4racingI could tell you knew some things, thanks for your help.
@McGutschy2
Жыл бұрын
Give me half an hour of this fantastic back view, how the suspension work. This was awesome. Really cool car. 🏎🏎🏎 😉
@dougsisk6780
Жыл бұрын
Great to see a new video. You have a great project and do amazing work. Thanks!! I too love to see the rear suspension working.
@johnnystephens6329
Жыл бұрын
Awesome job so far. Lots of thought was put into this, and it shows. Congradualations.
@ronhoneycutt8155
Жыл бұрын
YES!!! Very happy to see the car on the road! Thank You again for the Awesome video John!
@richdorak1547
Жыл бұрын
Factory engineering aside , that was a great looking car. Folks like you fixed the rest of it. Well done !
@goodboyringo9716
Жыл бұрын
Wild Max ! You have come a long way , beautiful job. Love that shifting ,lol.
@timjmartin
9 ай бұрын
Very cool project, your craftmanship is amazing. Entertaining video also
@stevepetersen5367
Жыл бұрын
Really REALLY Really excellent job. You win the most outrageous Corvair of all time award. Amazing job.
@ercost60
Жыл бұрын
SUPERB! Amazing car, love watching that rear "rocker arm" suspension move.
@joell439
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, as the mountain biker said - "GREAT Job" 👍👍😎👍👍..... 🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣..... Of course the whole execution and YT documentation that has been shared has been amazingly entertaining and endlessly inspiring. Thanks John. The snow will be gone soon and you can get back at it. For now, go play 👍👍 We'll all be here when the next episode drops.
@Jmartestuesday
Жыл бұрын
You are really capable. I do respect nd admire your talents. Thanks for great videos.
@wilhelmschimko9
Жыл бұрын
Holy Shit !! your on a totally different planet than me, you lost me after 3 seconds, you are a Wizard and Professional, WOW !!!!!!
@smithjones3548
Жыл бұрын
That's gonna be a beast once completed, nice job!
@DawnUSNvet
Жыл бұрын
Proud of you and your tenacity to make such a great conversion of this car❗
@JohnReynolds661
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dawn.
@albegt98
Жыл бұрын
phenomenal job John 👍💪
@modocroughstock5700
Жыл бұрын
Great weather you're having ( spoke too soon).. awesome work John
@tom-ehill2713
Жыл бұрын
My folks had one of them there Corvairs..1965. Called it their" Lemon" its on 8mm film a bit. Then came the 66 Bisquane-😎😎
@oldrlh
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Great build.
@markpilatti375
Жыл бұрын
T -Bone. Ray Mills would be proud with your fabrication skills, as i knew that you could build anything you put your mind to in high school. Very impressed with your projects so far that i have seen on you tube. The Baja Bug that we took to pismo will be etched in my mind forever. Nice to see your doing well !!!
@JohnReynolds661
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mark. Ray was my idol back then and proved that one could accomplish anything in a two-car garage. That trip to Pismo was the last trip in the Baja before it got stolen. Great to hear from you!
@scottiencali
Жыл бұрын
You are so generous!! How can we resist? :) Great job..car looks sweet so far!
@tdkeyes1
Жыл бұрын
I had a friend do a Corvair 350 SBC mid engine with a stick shift in the '70's. He had a carpeted cover where the back seat had been.There was no covering up the noise of that engine sitting a foot behind your ears. Unbelievably fast with good handing. I do like your rocker arm suspension. Very slick. Looking forward to seeing this finished.
@raymondspellman2979
Жыл бұрын
My mid engine corvair didn't have a cover was a 350 horse 350 LT1 the rear ends lasted me ten minutes 2 in 2 days the mid engine kit killed the great handling ability that the motor in the rear had cops used to pull me over just to look at the car . The 63 olds 215 is 10 pounds lighter than the corsa turbo motor . .radiator in front and gas tank .I balanced the car on center between front and rear wheels easyly teeter totter the car balanced .. front and rear .. the car was like a cat on a shag carpet
@tdkeyes1
Жыл бұрын
@@raymondspellman2979 My same friend dropped that 215 aluminum block into a Vega. If I remember correctly, he said it weighed 40lbs more than the stock 4 banger and made 100hp more. That too was a fun car.
@BrainsofFrank
Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh!! I didn't realize that it was testing day for the corvair! Looks sweet and awesome.
@pauljanssen7594
Жыл бұрын
Again great video that hurts watching you shift from reverse to forward
@richardpugh3434
Жыл бұрын
That is a sweet ride. Nicely done.
@davestark2015
Жыл бұрын
That is the coolest car I've ever seen !!!!!! Always loved the look of the car !!!
@briandoerner2620
Жыл бұрын
Great work! I enjoy seeing these updates. Working out the bugs and issues? I have full faith in your tenacity.
@jonashakansson2228
9 ай бұрын
Nice work and great skills 👌💪
@trentmunn9486
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!!
@donziperk
Жыл бұрын
Ralph Nader will be coming for you. His hatred of Corvairs is legendary. Btw nice build. A friend of built a v8 Corvair in the early 80s with a blown small block.
@shotsrodder
Жыл бұрын
Nice job 😎 she’s come a long way 👍
@hebeegeebee9571
Жыл бұрын
Freak-in Awesome!!! Nice to see it running now.
@rayangers5186
Жыл бұрын
Nice job on the car and enjoyed the video while driving!
@Dancing_Alone_wRentals
Жыл бұрын
Santa is going to be jealous ! You have found the perfect stocking stuffer!
@scottbourret1190
Жыл бұрын
Love it. This is going to be a lot of fun when its done.
@rickwilson466
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding John!
@hankhall5053
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous, wow , it makes me smile!
@colubrinedeucecreative
Жыл бұрын
Well done! Looks so badass!
@gmcnelly2468
Жыл бұрын
John. good work! I am building a mid mount v6 turbo engine in a '68 Corvair and am interested in your manual automatic hack. Keep up the good work. PS - loved how the rear suspension works.
@user-cm5qq7pf4l
2 ай бұрын
Kelli John I just wanted to say you build some fantastic stuff
@BV-P
Жыл бұрын
This is a crazy project. Looks like a nightmare to build but a dream to drive
@blueeyz2046
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Long time coming!
@jdedmnds1
Жыл бұрын
A front lower air dam would help the airflow thru the radiator and help it run cooler. I have an econoline and they are notorious for running hot. I built a 6 inch air dam on the bottom of the bumper and no more running hot. It doesn't even warm up all the way.
@tjeffjenkins6226
Жыл бұрын
NICE to finally see it running on the street!
@TheKiltedYaksman1
Жыл бұрын
Circle D Specialties, on collaboration with LS4 King, builds a 4T80E billet torque convertor. Not sure if that would help you, but it is a thing.
@petem6291
Жыл бұрын
John , you do nice work /engineering
@cordovanbee
11 ай бұрын
Nice Project!!
@sjoeld57
Жыл бұрын
Watching that "work of art" rear suspension doing its job is impressive. Finding snow tires in your size may be the biggest obstacle you will face on this build.😉 I hope that weather leaves as fast as it came in.👍✌️
@JohnReynolds661
Жыл бұрын
The snow will be gone today, but we've enjoyed it while it was here!
@colehara
Жыл бұрын
"The car's really peppy" Understatement of the year! Beautiful! Very nicely done. I'm sure Ralph Nader wouldn't approve though. Those ratchet shifters can be annoying on the street. 👍
@1fastintegra
Жыл бұрын
Awesome job!! It’s unbelievable the time and effort you have put into the little details all over this car. I hope you get the coolant/degas bottle situation resolved. Can we get some more shots of your crazy rear suspension please? Thanks Steve from Phoenix
@JohnReynolds661
Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve from Phoenix, there are a few of my videos where the rear suspension is being built.
@hkguitar1984
Жыл бұрын
@@JohnReynolds661 This may help with your cooling system issues. Another builder seemed to have a very similar problem, below is the link, the video should be cued up to the 8:55 mark where he solves the puzzle. I really hope this helps. kzitem.info/news/bejne/mX6cvYiifp5-pY4 You've done a really great job, very cool and thank you for sharing.
@bluesharp59
Жыл бұрын
Bad ass car now. Thumbs Up and have a good weekend also.
@wraptordesign
9 ай бұрын
this would be something for Matt @MattsOffRoadRecovery! he loves a Corvair!
@scottmock6743
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your first test drive.
@rupe53
Жыл бұрын
would have to study your cooling system up close myself but years ago I ran into a similar issue and the fix became using two radiator caps because I had an odd mounted radiator like yours. The second expansion tank would be near the radiator and the first would be the high point at the engine. Engine overflow used a hose back to the radiator expansion tank so the coolant was always returned to the system. As I recall, I sent the engine overflow to the expansion tank via a t-fitting low down so any air would purge, but any vacuum would draw coolant. Both caps had the internal valve. Obviously, you'd need to fill via the lower cap first, then top up at the higher cap, leaving some space for expansion.
@theorange2002
Жыл бұрын
Back in the late '60s and early '70s, "enthusiasts" would do a similar engine swap, a V8 in the back seat and race (more like a time trial) Corvairs, in the darkness of night, from Los Gatos, CA to Santa Cruz, CA on Hwy 17 (pre-cement center divider that we enjoy today). I don't recall what some of the times were or average speed but one can imagine ... 18 miles of twists and turns, sheer acceleration, pedal to the floor braking, apex to apex across 4 lanes.
@calvinevans8305
Жыл бұрын
Awesome project
@d_rock_t
Жыл бұрын
Looks sick. Glad you got it on the road. I wish I had some input on the coolant issue. You're smart, you'll figure it out.
@raymondspellman2979
Жыл бұрын
Is you're V8 corvair getting hot .? Where the top radiator hose connects to the radiator put a big washer there to restrict the flow ...problem solved.
@98grand5point9
Жыл бұрын
Cool conversion. There was a Toranado 455 front wheel drive mid engine Corvair back in the early 70's. It was wicked.
@JohnReynolds661
Жыл бұрын
The Toranado set-up was the way to go back in the day.
@wymple09
Жыл бұрын
There was a school auto shop teacher once who put a 455 in the front of a Corvair.
@MrKeys57
Жыл бұрын
A terrifying monster!! But in good way! really impressive job!!
@hotchihuahua1546
Жыл бұрын
Nice job on the car and the extra facial hair looks good on you ! 👍
@tillmanxl6914
Жыл бұрын
I agree, GREAT JOB! 👍🏻😊
@jsnmrphy
7 ай бұрын
I Just flushed the radiator system on my Pontiac GXP and have found the same thing as you. I was thinking the system would remove all the air and fill itself on cool down. that isn't the case, instead i have had to check the water level over and over as it is not pulling coolant from the resevior. not sure why the system is not two way like other cars i've worked on.
@jamesrankin9833
Ай бұрын
Love it! Good stuff!
@petesmith8362
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful car!!
@Snappy-ut4bj
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@pauljanssen7594
Жыл бұрын
Really really nice build one of the thing on your torque converter if you have a lock-up torque converter it won't slip.
@johnmccool7551
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the build .going to be a ripper for sure .caution my friend .👍👍👍👍👍👍😳😳😳 8:48
@joewilson2258
Жыл бұрын
Back in the late 60's I met a guy who had a corvair and he took a 426 corvette engine and had replaced the original engine with the corvette engine and it was connected to the transmission system in the same place as the original engine and hadn't any problem with the installation and the drivability of the car.
@irontownartfabrication9164
Жыл бұрын
Great job. For plumbing the radiator follow the 1993 toyota mr2 steps. That's a rear mount engine very simple.. I hope that works for you.
@1corvair2
Жыл бұрын
wow, engine sounds great
@antoniovillanueva308
Жыл бұрын
Too cool. I will have to watch the beginning.
@nashguy207
Жыл бұрын
I am really enjoying this build. I wish I could help you but I can't. I am stumped as well. Would love to know what you end up finding out to fix the problems you have.
@claymore440
Жыл бұрын
Great to see the car on the road. But seriously how many times do you parallel park in one day LOL
@johnohnsted5583
Жыл бұрын
Hey Jr its me Johnny the painter I saw Jeff and Pam last month, they told me about your channel I'm really digging it,, godspeed 😁
@JohnReynolds661
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Johnny the painter. I hope I can get you to paint this beast in a year when it's done.
@johnohnsted5583
Жыл бұрын
@@JohnReynolds661 any time
@buchmannray
Жыл бұрын
The cantilever suspension really looks cool
@theflyingfool
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see the teething troubles ironed out John!
@mikecondoluci53
Жыл бұрын
nice car, big improvement
@markruffner9143
26 күн бұрын
The wild child-love it
@cobra02411
Жыл бұрын
WAY back in the day someone had a kit to put a longitudinal V8 in the back seat area using the stock Corvair trans. That's what I was expecting when I saw the video. Cool stuff.
@johnstuchlik5828
Жыл бұрын
Crown engineering? that s what I was expecting also.
@ralphwatten2426
Жыл бұрын
Ralph Nader, where are you when we need you!!!??? Unless you're drag racing a high stall converter won't do you any good. Nice job. I wonder how it'll handle on the track. Corvair as Ferrari? BRILLIANT!
@DrFiero
9 ай бұрын
Thats a funny lookin' Fiero ya got there.... ;)
@buff6637
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding John! How's the performance compared to the Bug? Looking forward to my Christmas resistor 😅🙏☮️
@RichieCat4223
Жыл бұрын
3:36 Adding the resistor possibly desensitizes the pick up/sensor. This is just a thought.
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