South Coast CORSA Tech Tips

Need an Honest Locksmith? (by Greg Vargas, SCC)
I read that a pre-1973 GM car has its ignition and door locks keyed alike...[read more]

Automotive Basic Electricity Introduction (by Bob Nichols, SCC)
Electricity works a lot like water does...[read more]

Determining the Age of a Tire (courtesy of the Tire Rack)
When it comes to determining the age of a tire, it is easy to identify when a tire was manufactured...[read more]

Classic Car Theft Prevention (by Bob Nichols, SCC)
It is official folks. Classic car publications are reporting an increase in old car theft. If you think your Corvair is exempt...[read more]

Using Shell Rotella T Motor Oil in Corvairs (by Bob Nichols, SCC)
There has been a lot of talk about new motor oils labeled API “SM” not being suitable for the old engines.... [read more]

Corvair Lamp Chart
Corvair owners, as well as those with other classic automobiles, have replaced every lamp imaginable on their cars over 30-plus
years of milti-owner history. Unfortunately, sometimes anything...[read more]

Installing a Dual Brake Master Cylinder In Late A/C Vairs (by Bob Nichols, SCC)
Corvairs through 1966 had a single master cylinder brake system (as did most automotive products). The 1967 models came
equipped with a new dual master cylinder brake system as a safety enhancement. For those...[read more]

The Home Mechanic’s Tool Dictionary
DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching a metal part out of your hands so that it smacks you in
the chest and flings...[read more]

Headlight Adjustment (or Not)(by Bob Nichols, SCC)
Sometimes (O.K. usually) headlight adjusting screws are either frozen or when turned the headlight beam doesn’t move...[read more]

Motor Oil??? (by Bob Nichols, SCC)
Lately I’ve read a number of articles about modern engine oils and how they relate to our Corvairs....[read more]

Headlight Upgrade (by South Coast Corsa)
The dark evenings really come early during the winter. A number of folks have asked about better headlamps.... [read more]

Brake shoe (or pad) edge code myths (by Bob Nichols, SCC)
Some folks use the code imprinted on the edge of a brake shoe or pad... [read more]

Winter Driving Warning! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. (by Bob Nichols, SCC)
It’s winter, and the cold weather means we are driving our Corvairs with the heater on.... [read more]

Fuel, What We Know & What We Don't (by R.P. Corvairs, PA)
Ah, gasoline, so near and dear to our hearts these days, but don't fret, your Vair has the potential for better mileage.... [read more]

Quick Shift Boot Spacer (by Dave Thompson, Vintage Corsa)
I was never satisfied with the long throw of the shifter in my '63 Spyder.... [read more]