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Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:54 pm

Anyone know of any junk yards or specialty shops tha might have parts for my van? Im basicly looking for doors off of a greenbrier van that have windows, to put on my panel. Im having a hell of a time tracking some down, Thanks

Joe

Thu Apr 24, 2008 3:13 pm

Sorry, can't help you.

Just wanted to say that thing is sweet! I think it looks good as a panel myself. But then again, i'm a panel kind of guy.........

Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:00 pm

Start calling Bone Yards, you might need to call all over Cal., Nevada, Arizona, but they are out there.Also, try Corvair web sites.

Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:06 pm

That's an interesting old van. I think it is legit, doesn't look the part of a molester van in any way. Where can I learn more about them?

Are there some good places in the back to mount restraints? Like for handcuffs and stuff?

Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:16 pm

You do a good robot impersonation. :D

Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:04 pm

try here?

http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/main

Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:46 pm

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/items/Corvair_W0QQ_nkwZCorvair

Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:52 pm

http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/ca

i'll never understand why a vw site has to be inundated with this kind of stuff.

Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:40 am

hazetguy wrote: http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/ca

i'll never understand why a vw site has to be inundated with this kind of stuff.

What kind of stuff?

and thanks to all of those who are interested in helping me, I appreciate it.

Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:50 am

I had those hubcaps on my 69 chevy truck.....sweet!

Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:36 am

nodice5542 wrote: hazetguy wrote: http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/ca

i'll never understand why a vw site has to be inundated with this kind of stuff.

What kind of stuff?

and thanks to all of those who are interested in helping me, I appreciate it.

Really. This is the "OFF TOPIC" forum. Besides, a Corvair is at least aircooled.

Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:55 am

Really, we'll keep an eyeout for greenbriar doors for you!

Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:36 am

There is a place in MA that has 1/2 doz or more full of Corvair parts. The guy that owns them started collecting way back when. When you do a search for Corvairs the name should come up, I can't remember it at the moment. The name of the company is Clark's Corvair Parts, it is in Shelborne Falls, MA. Tha van in the pictures was a stock option. I once saw a picture of a motorcycle jumping through one.
Good luck,
David

Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:55 am

Plantman wrote: There is a place in MA that has 1/2 doz or more full of Corvair parts. The guy that owns them started collecting way back when. When you do a search for Corvairs the name should come up, I can't remember it at the moment. The name of the company is Clark's Corvair Parts, it is in Shelborne Falls, MA. Tha van in the pictures was a stock option. I once saw a picture of a motorcycle jumping through one.
Good luck,
David

from 7 posts above:

obus wrote: try here?

http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/main

Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:09 pm

I can't help you with the doors, but I did want to say that is a cool old van! I didn't know there was a Corvair van!

Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:31 pm

bdub74 wrote: I can't help you with the doors, but I did want to say that is a cool old van! I didn't know there was a Corvair van!

Thanks!,

Back in the 60's chevy made 2 types of corvair vans, the Corvair Greenbrier (it had upto 13 windows) and mine the Corvan (panel) Chevy also made the sportvan but it had its engine between the driver and passenger seats, and it had up to 15 windows. beleave it or not they also made a corvair motor home called the Corvair UltraVan, check that thing out! Its awsome!

Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:51 pm

the ultravan is bad ass but something tells me it was wayyyy underpowered.

Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:04 pm

nodice5542 wrote: bdub74 wrote: I can't help you with the doors, but I did want to say that is a cool old van! I didn't know there was a Corvair van!

Thanks!,

Back in the 60's chevy made 2 types of corvair vans, the Corvair Greenbrier (it had upto 13 windows) and mine the Corvan (panel) Chevy also made the sportvan but it had its engine between the driver and passenger seats, and it had up to 15 windows. beleave it or not they also made a corvair motor home called the Corvair UltraVan, check that thing out! Its awsome! Don't forget the rampside Greenbrier pickup.

Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:52 pm

i_am_cool_fred wrote: the ultravan is bad ass but something tells me it was wayyyy underpowered.
You mean compared to what? :-k :lol:

Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:55 pm

a ultravan weighs about 4000 lbs, (that less then my eldorado), and its powered by a corvair motor. my Corvan has a 145 ci corvair motor
80 h.p. lol. Talk about under powered. Full throtle im going 450 on the freeway. its scary as hell.