nice van, yes there were several manufactures of "camper kits" but the dealership did not offer it. I like the paneling inside looks awesome. I am getting a '61 greenbriar window van wednsday, I can't wait to start digging in it.
I have a corvan, a ramp side with a custom cab over camper., a corvair powered sand rail, and a corvair powered trike. I also have enough parts to build another trike. 140 turbo, yeah.
Now I have the van on the road and running good. Im going to have it as my high school van and through college and what not. Then from there i might still have it.
I was impressed that you knew it was a van engine. (Dipstick tube)Most vans have had a car engine put in them at some time. You kind remind me of myself, when I was young (1980's)I had Corvairs all over the place, people thought I was nuts. Dont let anybody tell you that Corvairs arent cool! They still have a soft spot for me. Good luck with it, it could be really sharp with just a little tlc, acutally sounds pretty good. I cant remember if a 61 Van was a 102 or a 110(maybe a 98?) Take care KC!
I totally forgot about the 80 and the 84 hp engines! (thats what happens when you get old) I had a '60 4 door with the 80hp and powerglide (got from a junkyard circa 1984) and the gas heater. I took the engine out and crushed body (body was 80% rust) not knowing how valuble the gas heater was! O well live and learn.Please post some more Videos of it when you get time. My best one was a 66 Corsa Convertible with 140. Those extra carbs were a pain to synchro ! Later KC Long live Corvairs!!
O well, at least you saved the engine. I have seen some gas heaters going for $200 on Ebay. This weekend I will try to get out and make a video. I also think i might have one on my dads computer?
its a custom job as most corvair conversions were! factory campers were based on just the greenbrier i believe!
nice van! i imagine you've seen mine on utube it too is pretty rust free! but does have the rustout were the lower side door hing is! i am gonna go bumperless on my van! because it looks cool without them! also i am gonna make all the door hinges be inside the body instead of stick out for the smooth look! i may chop the top but is not sure yet! defiantly i am gonna put air ride in it!
VERY Cool ...ENJOY IT!
hasbeen61 1 month ago
MOUSE VAN!!
DOCRX09 1 month ago
Thumbs Up!
mrearlygold 3 months ago
omg! I hate u!!! hahaha I love this van. Your so lucky. Thanks for posting the video :)
iiBrandi 7 months ago
great video nice ride
analog556 1 year ago
before you make the engine any older put the filters back on!!!!!! Eddy!!!
elenarobert 1 year ago
nice!
kznte 1 year ago
she's a classic
peugeotrider2016 1 year ago
Only in the 60s would people design a van using a sports car chassis.
Cool stuff!
richardmaudsley77 1 year ago
nice van, yes there were several manufactures of "camper kits" but the dealership did not offer it. I like the paneling inside looks awesome. I am getting a '61 greenbriar window van wednsday, I can't wait to start digging in it.
outskirtscustoms 1 year ago
just out of curiosity how old are you?
herbienbrian 2 years ago 2
@herbienbrian 13 going on 14
kidcorvair 2 years ago
damn, thats right about when I started wrenching on stuff. good on ya
herbienbrian 2 years ago
I have a corvan, a ramp side with a custom cab over camper., a corvair powered sand rail, and a corvair powered trike. I also have enough parts to build another trike. 140 turbo, yeah.
TheMilitarynut 2 years ago 2
That's awesome!! Ive always wanted a ramp side, and with a camper that would be even cooler.
kidcorvair 2 years ago
Awesome! I'd love to see you drive it.
Seattlecarnut 2 years ago
I love the two-tone colour. Very nice. What do you plan to do with the Van?
Seattlecarnut 2 years ago
Now I have the van on the road and running good. Im going to have it as my high school van and through college and what not. Then from there i might still have it.
kidcorvair 2 years ago
I was impressed that you knew it was a van engine. (Dipstick tube)Most vans have had a car engine put in them at some time. You kind remind me of myself, when I was young (1980's)I had Corvairs all over the place, people thought I was nuts. Dont let anybody tell you that Corvairs arent cool! They still have a soft spot for me. Good luck with it, it could be really sharp with just a little tlc, acutally sounds pretty good. I cant remember if a 61 Van was a 102 or a 110(maybe a 98?) Take care KC!
Poncho389 2 years ago
Thanks!!!
I think this van just has the stock 84 HP. I want to get a 140 for her =P
Take care 2
Cassidy
kidcorvair 2 years ago
I totally forgot about the 80 and the 84 hp engines! (thats what happens when you get old) I had a '60 4 door with the 80hp and powerglide (got from a junkyard circa 1984) and the gas heater. I took the engine out and crushed body (body was 80% rust) not knowing how valuble the gas heater was! O well live and learn.Please post some more Videos of it when you get time. My best one was a 66 Corsa Convertible with 140. Those extra carbs were a pain to synchro ! Later KC Long live Corvairs!!
Poncho389 2 years ago
O well, at least you saved the engine. I have seen some gas heaters going for $200 on Ebay. This weekend I will try to get out and make a video. I also think i might have one on my dads computer?
Peace Cassidy
kidcorvair 2 years ago
I will be looking foward to seeing it. Take care KC
Poncho389 2 years ago
Nice classic ride! looks like a fun and worthwhile project!
grizzleypeak 2 years ago
nice corvair van
peugteobike 2 years ago
cool van!!/ vid
riversideB86 2 years ago
its a custom job as most corvair conversions were! factory campers were based on just the greenbrier i believe!
nice van! i imagine you've seen mine on utube it too is pretty rust free! but does have the rustout were the lower side door hing is! i am gonna go bumperless on my van! because it looks cool without them! also i am gonna make all the door hinges be inside the body instead of stick out for the smooth look! i may chop the top but is not sure yet! defiantly i am gonna put air ride in it!
1964corvan 2 years ago
nice van! maybe you could put a foam something over the mic to take care of the wind noise?
My niece used to have a 65 I think...rusty floor but an Illinois car so expected...
granskare 2 years ago
Is there a manual choke knob in it??
manualchoke75 2 years ago
It does have a choke under the dash, but when the engine was rebuilt they put in a automatic choke.
kidcorvair 2 years ago