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@rhegafd3 ай бұрын
Your taste in vehicles is incredible. Your 2 door Corvair is seriously one of the coolest looking cars of all time.
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that, man! Thank you!
@Infinite_AM3 ай бұрын
I agree, these are all awesome designs that deserve to be preserved and enjoyed
@stanceworks3 ай бұрын
The patina, combined with the actual condition of the chassis of that car, is what dreams are made of.
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
Dude it really is!! You know I’ve always had a thing for patina, so this combo is just unreal haha
@DeanofMachines3 ай бұрын
I think my favorite part about old cars is pushing the new project around the driveway. The pure excitement for the new potential is what is pushing that car LOL
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
It’s totally what was pushing the car 😂😂😂
@cesardelao68013 ай бұрын
This is an aircooled channel and im here for it! 😂
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
It totally is now 😂
@Coffeeandbrats3 ай бұрын
Bagged on thaw factory steelies and dog bowls would be so sick. Just a cool definition of OEM plus.
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
Right?!
@bertb37313 ай бұрын
congrats on the new family member!
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@DumbCarGuy3 ай бұрын
What I find works for stuck brake drums is one of 2 things I take off the tire and I use an air chisel but with a hammer head fitting, your really just trying to get that pad unstuck from the drum most of the time. The second way is I use an open rim like an aluminum slot, crager or whatever then i just slowly pull the car with my trailer winch while air hammering the brake drum while under rotational force via winch and it usually pops free from that 2,000 hits per second.
@quekapital3 ай бұрын
John your channel has grown to have the best collection of cars on youtube.
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that, man! I know to some people, they’re just junk cars, but I love them 😂
@eddiestephens52133 ай бұрын
A Moredoor! Love it.
@tim_gifford3 ай бұрын
Glad to see your appreciation for the 4-Dr ‘67! That rear brake drum removal was hilarious! Looking forward to seeing more of this project
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
Thanks Tim! Dude I couldn’t handle it. It took so much effort 😂
@letsgomodding2652 ай бұрын
My first car, at 14 (1972), was a 1963 Corvair coupe that I paid $500 for. It didn't have an engine, but the guy I worked for had 2 Corvair trucks and he had a rebuilt engine that he was going to put into one of the trucks. He found out the engines were different between the cars and the trucks so he couldn't use it because it was a sedan engine. I bought it for $200 and put it in myself. That car was so fun to drive because of the light front end and the power it had. Also, my grandfather had a late model 4dr Corvair when I was younger (I don't know what year, but I think he bought it new) that I'm pretty sure was pillar-less. I was in the backseat with my mom when we were on our way from Needles CA To Bakersfield and we got rear ended. Apparently it was bad enough that he had to get a different car, so he bought a brand new 1967 4dr hardtop Chevelle that he kept until he died decades later.
@vargasjohnson5403 ай бұрын
Two inches looks perfect. I owned a three inch chopped Fiero by V8Archie, and while it was super cool, I've always felt that two inches would have looked better. BTW, I get the whole patina thing, but every time I see your bagged Corvair I can't help but think how much cooler it would look with a perfect black finish. Regardless, good luck on your new Corvair, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it. The pillared-less, windows down look is killer..
@charlesmcclune88922 ай бұрын
The 1964 Corvair Monza Spyder Convertible Turbo is my dream car but the 65 model change is a family favorite since my father was a Chevy Design Engineer on the Corvair 😎
@andreasbenning3 ай бұрын
Great find, John!!! As far as 4-doors go, these have among the best rooflines of the 1960s!! And as a former ´65 Corvair owner I'm glad you found one with a stick shift in it. Mine had the PG, and I'm not going that route ever ever EVEEEER EFFING AGAAAAAIIIIN!!!!!!! Now I can't wait to see yours getting bagged! Thanks for uploading! Greetings from Sweden
@ElliottCollect3 ай бұрын
This car is so cool, so many unique items that make it such a rare specification. I am so excited to see this build when you begin. The chassis is unbelievable.
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
Thank you, Elliott!! Yea man I am so excited about this one!
@mikeburk38403 ай бұрын
I remember riding around in a corvair just like that one. My dad was a corvair nut when I was little. We had vans , pickups , spiders, monza, . They didn't feel unsafe to me.
@TheOneJPtv3 ай бұрын
As a fellow car collector guy, It's never a bad idea to get another project when you can afford it. fyi I love your Rust/Patina theme with your cars. Saving money
@damianbancks71443 ай бұрын
Hi from Australia. Just stumbled across this video. I dont think ive seen these over here. There may be a few. But id love one. Im a fan of the interesting or unusual. Good score. Looks great. Enjoy.
@carswithaaron3 ай бұрын
That's why I love this channel, you like Evvvvvverything!! Just keep doing your things, it's the best!
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that man!
@V4P3THVLV3 ай бұрын
Just stumbled on this gem of a channel. Literally had to beat the brakes off that sucker! Super rad cars, I can't wait to see the progress on getting it running.
@user-rj6vh3vt6f3 ай бұрын
That's it dude sweet chop it looks righteous
@therewasascene3 ай бұрын
I can’t wait to see the continued story of this car
@marknphyll3 ай бұрын
The next time you have a stuck drum grind off the two pins that hold the brakes onto the backing plate. Do this from the back side of the plate.
@johnlist90543 ай бұрын
That two door looks amazing!
@h12st_d633 ай бұрын
Love that as a KZfaqr you prioritise living in the moment over getting content 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@mobigsly95953 ай бұрын
the patina bagged look has been played out
@1970cg3 ай бұрын
We all need another project! Your collection is so damn cool....
@marc72143 ай бұрын
True story there used to be a sports car category in Australian motor racing in the 1980s. There was a very fast corvair in the series that raced with a few sandbags in the boot to keep the rear planted.
@MichaelJohnson-fy3hy3 ай бұрын
The interior lasted a long time if original. Is that a real thing? But learning something new. Thanks for sharing!
@andrewguido75473 ай бұрын
I'm stoked on this. 4 door corvairs are so cool and underrated
@stevenbair13097 күн бұрын
I got a 65 4 door auto that I plan to make rear engine sbc mounted and bagged. Been following a build on Facebook and love the reliability of a sbc and I have almost everything to do it besides a marine cam and distributor. O also the the adapter for the trans. That one gonna take some thinking.
@mach1mustangguy9923 ай бұрын
my best friend in HS dad rebuilt and restored corvairs...he had a van and that was how we all went surfing together and his daily was a survivor coupe
@Bradders703 ай бұрын
I did something similar with a 1951 split window beetle - just couldn’t let it go, my dream car 😎 love the Corvair - super cool 👍🏼
@dlux7032 ай бұрын
Just cause you may be using "air-cooled" platforms doesn't stop you from dropping in a Subaru boxer motor. That 4 dr. would look really nice with a front grill for the radiator. I had a Type 3 with a Ford Ranger 2.3 in it. Wish I still had it now.
@McBuggs.2 ай бұрын
The first thing I noticed was 4 DR HardTop... KOOL 👍
@kadett1200s3 ай бұрын
Cool with another Corvair. Love 4 doors my self. All though I am an Opel Guy.
@George-zq2sk3 ай бұрын
Increadible content! You really build special cars! Excited to see more!!
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that! Thanks George!
@MrRotaryrockets3 ай бұрын
Cute story .way back in about 1963-4 my Dad ( we owned a Esso service station )asked my cousin Bobby and I(we were about 14-15 at that time) If we were interested in re- assembling a Corvair Engine... a garage had takin it apart looking for a rod knock..but there was none... decided to bring it to my Dad.. so he looked over all the pieces and finding no damage .. gave us the Job ... Bobby and I opened the old Chiltons book followed instructions and put the engine together and installed it back into the early 60's car..when we fired it up sure enough it was knocking..my dad simply took a broom stick from the corner placed it up beside his ear and touched the engine in several places,,, when he got to the generator sure enough there was the knocking ..it had just been a bad generator bearing all along. he replaced the generator and the customer drove it home... every time I see one I smile.
@TairnKA3 ай бұрын
The late model Corvairs must be safe enough for Don Yenko to race his Yenko Stinger. ;-) Bondoed the truck lid... want to try that again? ;-D As part of a Corvair concept I'd remove the inner headlights, redo the bezels to surround the single multi-function lights (halo), fill in the gap in facia, remove lock trim and fill in holes. Then make the hood one piece (weld), then cut the fenders just below the body line (just above on spare fenders and above modified headlight bezels till the point, then across facia.. After strengthening the new hood, and remaining lower front facia, install Saab hood hinges, latches and locks so it tilts forward. That's one of the features of my Corvair concept I envisioned when I was younger.
@adamthomas46383 ай бұрын
I don't know if I ever seen a 4 door corvair but also I never seen a wagon corvair stoked for you cause you make them look super dope
@adamthomas46383 ай бұрын
That shifter is hilarious bent so funny
@user-cb3cj7lo8g3 ай бұрын
Jay Leno says the Corvair is one of the most unique cars of all time, flat 6, air cooled, 4 wheel independent suspension, rack and pinion.
@MuShinnen2 ай бұрын
I originally wanted a 2nd gen to do a 4.3l v8 swap so bad, but now im starting to reconsider. Maybe just a full engine rebuild, and prettying the old girl up will do. Glad to dee the Corvair getting more love from nore people.
@timfitzgerald1093 ай бұрын
Great purchase dude and leave the damage on the rear as it is not too bad and it gives it character. Looking forward to this build Bro 🤗
@snowblindburd3 ай бұрын
10:58 nahhh you know damn well you'll be doing it again someday :D. So relatable.
@kathymittelstadt68163 ай бұрын
Fun watch - just met you guys in the Tai food truck line this evening. The Brit
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
It was so nice to meet you! Hope the curry was good!
@olikat83 ай бұрын
LOL- I have an "End-run" '76 Valiant sedan. low trim, weird options, and a 4-speed OD attached to a 318. Most don't get why I love the car, but it'll cruise on the highway no issue and I've done several things to stiffen the chassis, improve the braking & handling, make more power more efficiently. It's low-stress fun that I can utilize as a 'normal' car
@rambler19643 ай бұрын
Very cool man! Nice find
@Whosback13 ай бұрын
I have seen a corvair spyder convertible 4 speed, friend had one talk about fun. His mom had a 4 door automatic . Between the two never had any problems with holing the road. Nader was nuts. Destroid a good lower priced car.
@anthonydavies69803 ай бұрын
A lot of cars were that blue color on the inside. My friend painted the wheels the same color with chrome caps to tie things together on his '66 Malibu. Great color interior in my opinion.
@renownusa3 ай бұрын
Wow! Bet it wouldn’t take much to get it running!
@MarcAndreLacas2 ай бұрын
"Ralph Nader Special", you guys know what you are doing
@gbraecklein3 ай бұрын
Hell yes, I love this!
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@Rollingguy003 ай бұрын
And my want for a corvair just went up that much more. Thanks man.
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
You totally need to get one!
@Rollingguy003 ай бұрын
@@JohnLudwick currently searching marketplace haha
@jeffjeff44773 ай бұрын
Cool looking cars!! Love the oldies!! I have a old 67 or 8 complete running dual carb motor corvair motor sitting in my garage if you are ever in Fl Cool video
@gege_19913 ай бұрын
That Blue interior DAAAMMN sooooo good
@rogerdadodger90333 ай бұрын
Sick car dude like the finish on that chopped was thinking of rocking my car the same
@Warehouse_Life3 ай бұрын
First time one of your videos popped up in my feed. Your cars are amazing and I’m jealous.
@marknphyll3 ай бұрын
Think about a first Gen 4 dr and remove the rear door to make it a roadster 😉
@HeyyyyJoey3 ай бұрын
John I know you probably have a vision already of a final product. I would love to see you do your version of a 4 door patina version of the Yenko Stinger. Like a left for dead race car, and bagged.
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
That would be SO COOL! That’s kind of the styling I went with on my coupe, too. Subtle chop with the aluminum support braces in the rear plexi window!
@H1WEX3 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@youtubecarspottersguide13 ай бұрын
think its a 1966 500 door sport sedan rare car the front chin spoiler was 1966 ,same with the larger front cross bar emblem .my dad had a 67 500 it had a 3 spoke steering wheel and a 4 way flasher button on the steering column glad someone saved it
@PetesCreativeRecycling3 ай бұрын
SWEET! Another sick piece of aircooled automotive awesomeness!
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
Thanks man! They really are so cool!!
@stygianjack90172 ай бұрын
Now that’s a sweet ride. Being from the UK it’s not a car we see over here. I feel it has similar lines to an Alfa Romeo GT Junior. Not sure about the air cooled engine though but it sure is good looking.
@DubsALoT933 ай бұрын
Use some heat around that drum next time👍🏻
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
We kept thinking we were so close 😂
@roaddemon200113 ай бұрын
Hell on you man.... I friggin love more doors... Congrats really. That's awesome!
@roaddemon200113 ай бұрын
Side note: you probably know this but I'm pretty sure they have the same wheelbase. So, if you measure from the bottom front of the wing windows to the bottom corner of the roof( along the lower window edge), the window holes may be the same size.
@williamwebster22113 ай бұрын
so solid. listen so perfect those rear doors latch
@SirOlivegent2 ай бұрын
You and I have the same taste in cars(no B pillar). I like your style, I just like mine more polished but am very much a corvair fan. I would like a lakewood 4 speed with bucket seats. Talk about a unicorn. Keep up the good work
@codybannon87323 ай бұрын
Polished Cragars coming back to a Corvair in the stable? lol still remember the first time I saw your OG Corvair, it was on the Cragar wheels!
@bsu19603 ай бұрын
Great channel I stumbled upon love the Corsair’s and really fell in love w the Century Thanks for the Content So nice to see you handle the Century with respect can’t wait to see you work on this Corvair Ralph Nader and Lawyers in general lol self serving and unaccomplished but they know what’s best that’s what a big problem they continue to be if your driving a car all cars have driving dynamics and the pedestrian grills safety crap nowadays lol when I was a kid we were taught to not walk into traffic and survived easily Thanks again
@mountaineermonkey77143 ай бұрын
You’re making me want to bag my Peugeot 404!
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
Yes!!
@jarys3903 ай бұрын
I learned how to drive in my cousins 3 speed Corsair. Yes, I’m that old.
@an-albumhole44003 ай бұрын
The Corvair is one of my favourite U.S vehicles (Dodge charger 69-70 being top), we had a rear engine car here in the UK check out the Hillman Imp or Even better the Hillman Imp California (Hillman being a sub of Routes/Chrysler)
@Nopokenolove3 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@CityHighKustomz3 ай бұрын
Good Stuff! 👍
@Coffey_bus3 ай бұрын
Man I’d love to find one in the uk might have to start looking stateside
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
Yes!!
@crteaser97263 ай бұрын
I have the opposite experience every time I'm looking for a corvair it's a 4dr stick with a bench, and I want a 2 door stick with buckets
@deadroutines3 ай бұрын
Call me crazy, but that 4 door is going to be the best car on your channel, yet.
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@Slatersave3 ай бұрын
I think doing suicide doors on the rear doors like a Lincoln would be awesome!
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
I seriously thought the same thing!!
@Uriahheep19753 ай бұрын
Daily Driven Deathtraps just uploaded today. It's a Corvair.❤😅😅
@Uriahheep19753 ай бұрын
It's got a look of a Great white shark. Sleek oldy.
@HeadPack2 ай бұрын
The unmodded Corvair is spectacular. Hope you don't destroy it.
@deangelos19803 ай бұрын
time to visit the corvair grave yard now I know they have the rear backing plate.
@piasprojects3 ай бұрын
John, why does your back hurt today? Oh just pushing my 4-door '67 Corvair around in the driveway! Great score and i know you will do justice by it.
@UnauthorizedServiceTech3 ай бұрын
My early model sedan is a three speed. I would love to bag mine but as you know the rear suspension is quite different than the late model. For now it's statically low.
@user-gf3op7kr1p2 ай бұрын
I may have missed it and you may have tried it and not videoed it but what I have always done 1st when a wheel is stuck is to bleed the stuck wheel at the "bleeder valve!" 95% of the time I can free a stuck wheel because most of the time the problem is the brakes are stuck.... and I don't break the drum or bend stuff.
@GrafsGarage33 ай бұрын
Thats an awesome find! You need to secure the “unsafe” license plate from Tennessee now lol
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
Yes!!
@GrafsGarage33 ай бұрын
@@JohnLudwick then the Greenbrier could be named Ralph? 😂 Family of Corvairs!
@goutOX3 ай бұрын
That drum fought you hard
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
What a nightmare 😂
@ONEfraMedia3 ай бұрын
Nice!!!!!! 👍🏻
@GT.Bugger3 ай бұрын
Pretty sure all aircooled cars are pretty oddball
@jasonStatham9693 ай бұрын
No Brasil de frente é uma Brasília, de trás é um opala haha
@LisaZhou-lu7xr3 ай бұрын
What kind of the old cars are worth to favorite? I am in China,people don’t like to collect the old cars because the kilometers are so much
@user-cb3cj7lo8g3 ай бұрын
4 door, oh no, but if you did a low rider Greenbrier van that would be cool.
@goutOX3 ай бұрын
That poor type 3 is just crying out for some attention, it runs so nice
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
I know!! 😩
@hasbeengood3 ай бұрын
New subscr... I'm with you on the air cooled lovE!! Beautiful cars!
@fieroboy_86223 ай бұрын
yes sir. a new corvair. I like 4d corvairs
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
Me too man!
@pigidly3 ай бұрын
Times are changing… back a few years ago you couldn’t pay someone to take these.
@JohnLudwick3 ай бұрын
I know it! I gave the guy scrap price for my chopped Corvair back in 2013 😂
@dorudumitrescu21773 ай бұрын
to take off a rusty drum you need only water , no lubricatiotion spray , 30 minutes just waiting to loose itself ,trink a coffe or a cola meanwhile ,! 30 minutes later you will get the drum loose ! i am very sure ! just try next time .... thank and good luck !
@andresruizvillaescusa943 ай бұрын
I❤Cortarse man👍
@kevinkobayashi3 ай бұрын
"with ancient or old tires" if a car is in the junk yard, with that said, say the engine is fair not much money or work, when you get it actually on the road, would those "original tires" hold the air or would the literally blow, crack etc and then cause major accidents etc to again work on them etc?
@helloryden3 ай бұрын
I don't understand how you can find cooler and cooler cars all the time. Every time you build a new project I'm like "okay it can't get more cool than this", and then you do shit like this 😂
@Vaino_Hotti3 ай бұрын
Huh, I haven't watched your channel too long, I didn't know your 2dr Corvair was chopped. I guess from the front the chopped windshield looks a bit flat.