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When it comes to having a project car, making it your own creation-although sometimes difficult-results in the ultimate ride. Whether it’s a hot rod, muscle car, or classic, nothing beats having a vehicle that is exactly the way you want it to be. This is the idea behind one of the latest builds on Pro-Touring.com. While a ‘67 Corvair may not be your traditional project car, when it is done, it will be a force to be reckoned with.
The Corvair was in good shape when the forum member picked it up in Indiana and drove it back home to New York a couple years ago. While it had some modifications done to it, they were done 30 years prior. Although initial plans for the Corvair included a restoration, they have been modified to include a decent build while still keeping the car drivable through the whole process. After a year in storage, the Corvair is set to begin its build- hindered only slightly now by Hurricane Irene.
The goal of the Corvair build, going by the name Project KushVair, is to create “the ultimate street/track car.” To do this, the forum member will concentrate on improving the car’s handling, keeping it simple and reducing its weight. Because the car already has headers and a bigger camshaft, the forum member isn’t planning to mess with the engine until all other improvements are made to the Corvair.
For the handling improvements, all stock ball joints, rod ends and bushings will be replaced. The pit arm bushing will be replaced with a nylon component. The forum member plans to use drop springs in the front and rear if available. There is also the possibility of using a rear 4-link kit, but the forum member wants to see how the car handles with all the other upgrades before he includes that in his project.
With the Corvair equipped with basic Wilwood brakes already, the forum member plans to look for any upgrades to the current setup. To keep the car seated to ground, the forum member picked up a set of Basset DOT-approved racing wheels and new Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec tires.
As far as the body goes, lightweight panels will be installed wherever possible for weight savings. The roof extension will be removed as well as the rust and areas that need it will be repainted. Most of the interior components will be stripped and an 8-point roll cage will be installed. Gloss black will be used to paint most of the interior and Wrinkle black will be used to paint the dash. Necessary gauges will be replaced and lightweight seats will replace the stock ones.
The forum member also plans to do minor mechanical fixes, relocate the battery to the front of the car and get a performance alignment. A quick-shift kit will also be installed.
The forum member seems to have quite the project ahead of him, especially since he plans to keep the car drivable while the build is underway. We look forward to getting more updates on the project and seeing the ultimate Corvair that results.
