corvair front end

Exactly Corvair stuff is waaaaay to new for my tastes.

 

You are sooooo ********.

 

and don't you forget it!!

 

So when a manufacturer comes out with a new model that has a straight axle, leaf springs, and drum brakes, and bias ply tires, and ignition points you might buy one?

 

Ralph Nader had problems with the early Corvair rear suspension. The swing axles could cause the wheels to tuck under if improperly driven such as braking hard in a corner.

 

Since he did not have a driverslicence I doubt if he had any personal experience with it.

Listening to Nader's theories about cars is like asking a vegan about a good steakhouse...

 

The pre '62 had problems on both ends but a lot like the SUV of the '90s you had to be doing something stupid like trying to take a street corner @ 90 and keep it in your lane.

Nader was a whiner and figured out how to capitalize on it. Damned shame. When he published the phrase "buyer beware" in his book it was too late everyone that read it already paid for the book.

 

There were swing axle cars(like VWs, Fiats, and Renaults) that were a lot easier to roll over than a Corvair. Aparently GM was a better target than the others?

 

Whatever floates your boat, Ugly yes, bad turn radius yes,easy to install yes, used alot yes, it all came down to who installed it and did he know his **** yes, put one in today, cold day in hell would be my answer. But they did ride good-------------------- Cliff

 

Let's face it, when you're done, the only thing Corvair that you are using
is the main crossmember itself. Vega springs, bigger ball joints, disc brakes
from 70 chevelle or monte carlo, chevette r&p, quick steer streering arms.
have a 65' (or later) under my car for 30+ years, a lot of long trips, works
great, no problems. eveyone likes the ride. Need parts? Clark's Corvair
perts in M***. makes eveything, and I mean eveything for them.

 

BTW, use the early 70's vega springs,they're an inch shorter,a little easier
to install.