The Official Publication of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Corvair Society of America --- Chapter 947 Dedicated to the enjoyment, history and preservation of the Chevrolet Corvair produced from 1960 through 1969. This unique, rear-engined, air-cooled automobile WEB grabs as much attention today as it did 50 years ago! VOLUME 301 SEPTEMBER 2018 Look for us on the Web! http://clubs.hemmings.com/corsanews 2.. Letter From the Editor 3. SFBA/VBalley Picnic - 2018 3. Treasurers Report 4.. Coming Events 4.. SFBA Corsa Meeting Schedule 2018 5.. Tech Session at Buck Jones House in Concord, CA 6.. More pictures of SFBA/ Valley Picnic 11. Corvair Classifieds 2018 SFBA/Valley Picnic - Quarry Lakes Park in Fremont Next Meeting -Tech Session Saturday Sept 15 th 10:00AM, 4644 SFBA Corsa - September 2018 page 1 Lincoln Dr, Concord, CA 94568
Letter From the Editor I hope you were able to attend our annual SFBA/Valley Picnic earlier this month. We had a great turnout (21 people and 3 dogs), wonderful weather (not too hot) and a convenient. location. There were six Corvairs in the parking area which is not as many as in the past, but they did draw some attention. See story and pictures on page 3. Our next meeting is being replaced with a Tech Session to be held at Buck s house in Concord. This will be on Saturday, September 15 th starting around 10:00 AM. This will be the first one for 2018 and should be a fun event. Seth is going to lead the discussion on replacing push rod tube o-ring seals. This is the Achilles heal for the Corvair engine. It s not that Corvair engines leak more than any other engines but there are so many more locations where leaks are possible. Push rod tubes are a prime example. They re in close proximity with the hot exhaust manifold and engine cooling air, so the slightest leak becomes noticeable as this air is also used to heat the interior of the car. And with 12 push rod tubes and two o-rings each, it s very difficult to keep these all perfectly sealed. Thus the common need to replace leaking o-rings. It s not a difficult job but a bit time consuming. Seth will have a disassembled engine so we can see just what we are getting into. He will cover the special tools that make this job easier although they aren t required and, quite frankly, most don t bother to get them.. Before the demonstration gets going, we will have ample time to talk shop over coffee and donuts. Following the demonstration and Q&A session, we will have a BBQ. The Club will be providing burgers and dogs. Just show up, learn something and enjoy the day! I hope to see lots of people show up and drive your Corvair! A map and directions appear on page 5. I tried to make the directions as simple as I could, but feel free to follow your GPS. Paul is still in recovery mode but is hoping to make the next meeting. We look forward to his return! Current SFBA Corsa Officers President Joshua Deitcher, 375 Harris Ave, Rodeo CA 94572 (510)388-4986 Vice-President Harry Kypreos, 7840 Creekside Dr, Dublin, CA 94568 email: HKypreos@epicor.com Secretary Treasurer Membership Library Newsletter Clark Calkins, 1907 Alvarado Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597 - (925)478-8909 email: CaCalkins@astound.net Paul Lacey, 16550 Blackberry Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95030 - (408)354-9393 email: pdmlacey@gmail.com Committees Harry Kypreos (address above) Dave Newell, 1481 Hamrick Lane, Hayward, CA 94544 - (510)782-4265 Clark Calkins (address above) Editor At Large Tony Richards Advertising Internet Web email Paul Lacey (address above) http://clubs.hemmings.com/corsanews CaCalkins@astound.net In October we will return to the Black Bear Diner for our meetings and in December we have a Holiday Dinner scheduled but the location has not been finalized. We need to do this soon. Places will begin to book up. Bring your suggestions! On The Cover: A nice line up of Corvairs at Quarry Lakes Park for our annual SFBA/Valley Picnic. A good time as always! The Spyder Web is published twelve times a year by SFBA Corsa, Chapter 947 of the Corvair Society Of America (CORSA). The group meets monthly on the first Thursday at 7:00 PM at Black Bear Diner on Sycamore Valley Rd in Danville except for special occasions. Membership costs $25/yr (membership in CORSA, $38/yr, is encouraged). An associate membership (newsletter only) is avialable for $15/yr. Memberships begin on January 1 of each year (first year is prorated). Advertising space in the Spyder Web is available for $50/yr (1/4 page), $75/yr (1/2 page), and $100/yr (full page). Business card size ads are $25/yr but do not include a subscription to the newsletter. All material should be sent to the editor (address above) or emailed to CaCalkins@astound.net. Material must be received at least two weeks prior to the next meeting date. USE OF MATERIAL: Written permission from the Editor is required for all original material for any use other than reprinting in a Chartered CORSA Chapter newsletter. Permission must be sought in advance for material reprinted herein. page 2 SFBA Corsa - September 2018
SFBA/Valley Picnic -2018 It was a very nice morning in Fremont when I arrived at Quarry Lakes Park. At about 9:30 I was hoping to secure a couple of tables before they were all taken. In years past I had to settle for second best tables as others had arrived earlier than I had. However this year, for whatever reason, was different. I was the first one in the whole picnic area so I had my choice of tables. I picked two which had good, working BBQs and good views of the lakes and the parking area plus plenty of shade. Also I could see the cars entering the Park to be sure Corvairs were directed accordingly. I quickly unload all my stuff making sure to cover both tables so they would look occupied. Then I settled in with my ipad planning on a hour or so of quiet time before others arrived. As it happened to my surprise (pleasantly) about 10:00 I saw the first Corvair coming through the gate. It was Lane and Gigi in his 65 convertible. I waved pointing him to the parking area I was trying to reserve for Corvairs. But he must not have seen me as he turned in the wrong direction and proceeded to another area of the park which was pretty empty at the time. A few minutes later here he comes driving back and this time he sees me and followes my pointing to the parking area. Lane brought a canopy and chairs among other things so we proceeded to set this up in an open area which turned out to be a popular as the afternoon heated up. In short order other Corvairs and SFBA/Valley members arrived and our Picnic was off to a great start. I started the BBQs around 11:30 hoping to get the burgers, dogs, and tritip well on their way by noon so we could start eating soon afterward. Once the coals were hot the BBQs were kept busy. Seth took care of the tri-tip on one and I handled the burgers and dogs on the other. People brought various salads, chips, drinks, munchies, desserts, etc. As typical there was plenty of food and enjoyable conversation. I am afraid I didn t keep track of who brought what to give people proper credit. Sorry! Although some people couldn t make it due to schedule conflicts, in the end we had 21 members and guests turn out and 3 dogs. In the parking lot we had 6 Corvairs evenly split with 2 earlies, 2 lates, and 2 FCs! This year even Kevin stopped by for a few minutes. He was on his way to pickup his son and had some time to spare. I haven t seen him in a several years and it was good to catch up. He said that he had gone to the (see Picnic... on page 10) What a perfect spot for a picnic! More pictures on page 6. Treasurers Report August 2018 Paul Lacey Checking Acct. Cash/Checks Beginning Balance $3273.03 $00.00 Income Renewals $50.00 Expenses Newletter (Aug) ~($40.00) Picnic BBQ ~($50.00) Ending Balance $3233.03(*) $00.00 (*) Aug newsletter & BBQ costs are approximate. SFBA Corsa - September 2018 page 3
Coming Events September 15 th October 4 th October 26-28 th November 8 th December 8th Tech Session - 10 AM. Buck Jones house, 4644 Lincoln Dr, Concord, CA. All are welcome. A BBQ afterwards. Regular SFBA meeting, Black Bear Diner, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville,CA 2018 Great Western Fan Belt Toss & Swap Meet + Concours d Elegance at Sunrise Park in Palm Springs, CA. Hosted by the San Diego Corvair Club. Special guest speaker Mike Hall, Pres CPF. The host hotel is the Travelodge, 1269 E. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. Call (760)323-2775, mention Corvair Club Event for special pricing. Regular SFBA meeting, Black Bear Diner, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville,CA SFBA Holiday Dinner. Location to be announced. As always, Silicon Valley Corsa is welcome as are family and friends. SFBA CORSA Meeting Schedule 2018 Thursday Jan 4, 7:00 PM Thursday Feb 1, 7:00 PM Thursday Mar 1, 7:00 PM Thursday Apr 5, 7:00 PM Thursay May 3, 7:00 PM Thursday Jun 7, 7:00 PM Thursday Jul 12, 7:00 PM Saturday Aug 4, 12:00PM SFBA/Valley Club Picnic at Quarry Lakes Park, Fremont, CA Saturday Sept 15, 10:00 AM Tech Session, Buck s house, 4644 Lincoln Dr, Concord, CA Thursday Oct 4, 7:00 PM Thursday Nov 8, 7:00 PM Saturday Dec 8, 7:00 PM SFBA Holiday Dinner, location to be announced. page 4 SFBA Corsa - September 2018
Tech Session at Buck Jones House in Concord, CA This Tech Session is scheduled for Saturday, September 15 th at Buck Jones house in concord. Buck lives in the Bishop Estates area on the back side of Concord. Directions: I pulled these off Google Maps and tried to pick the most direct routes (easiest to explain). From the North (Martinez, Benicia, etc.). Take hwy 680 South to Willow Pass Rd/Taylor Blvd. Turn left on Willow Pass Rd. In 0.7 miles, just past Market St, veer right 1 block to Clayton Rd. Turn left. In 0.8 miles keep to the left couple of lanes and merge on to Concord Blvd (Clayton Rd bends to the right, you want to go straight). Follow Concord Blvd for 3.2 miles to Jefferson St. Turn Left on Jefferson St. As it rounds the corner it becomes Lincoln Dr. Buck s house is second from the end on the right. From the South (Walnut Creek, Dublin, etc.). Take hwy 680 North. Exit on Treat Blvd/Geary Rd. Turn right. Proceed 7.7 miles to Concord Blvd (Treat becomes Denkinger Rd after crossing Clayton Rd). Turn right on Concord Blvd. Proceed 0.5 miles to Jefferson St. Turn Left on Jefferson St. As it rounds the corner it becomes Lincoln Dr. Buck s house is second from the end on the right From the West (Oakland, Berkeley, etc.). Take hwy 24 to Walnut Creek. Keep to the left and then take hwy 680 North. Follow from South above. From the East (Pittsburg, Antioch, etc.). Take Kirker Pass Rd west towards Concord. Turn right on Concord Blvd. Proceed 2 miles to Jefferson St. Turn right on Jefferson St. As it rounds the corner it becomes Lincoln Dr. Buck s house is second from the end on the right. Buck Jones, 4644 Licoln Dr, Concord, CA 94521 SFBA Corsa - September 2018 page 5
More Pictures of the SFBA/Valley Picnic Nice view of the lake. A few poeple fishing -hard to see Burgers and dogs cooking away! Some folks getting their lunch plates ready. While one tri-tip is being sliced, a second one finishes. Picnicers enjoying a cool spot thanks to Lane s canopy! A good group shot of our picnic this year! (see pages 9 & 10 for more pictures) page 6 SFBA Corsa - September 2018
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I was hoping to keep Corvairs together. Who let that Honda get in there? On the other side of the isle, a couple more Corvairs were parked. I wonder if the Park would ve let us cone-off a section for Corvairs? There is plenty of space. SFBA Corsa - September 2018 page 9
Picnic... Spring Fling in Roseville but I didn t see him. He also said he hasn t driven his Rampside in a while as it needs some work. He is planning on retiring pretty soon and possibly moving out of state as traffic (and prices) in this area are a killer! After the BBQ was complete, I took some time to get some photos of the picnic crowd and the cars in the lot. I hope everyone had as enjoyable a day as I had! The picnic started wrapping up around 2 or 2:30. Everyone lent a hand as the coolers, gear and excess food was being packed up. There was still time left as people headed off to finish out their day! Quarry Lakes Park in 2015 = = = = To the right are a couple of interesting photos of Quarry Lakes Park. The top one was taken at our picnic in 2015 and the bottom one was this year. The perspective is a bit different but they do show how much the bushes have grown. They must really like this area! page 10 SFBA Corsa - September 2018 Quarry Lakes Park in 2018
Corvair Classifieds CORVAIRS FOR SALE 63 Corvair Monza Sedan 110, 4-sp. Runs well. Body solid. Good paint & chrome (head light bezzel has some dents). Gas heater. Interior needs work. Asking $3000 OBO. Contact Allan Salsa (707)290-1910. Birds Landing area (outside Rio Vista). (04/18) '63 Corvair Pickup model 95 Ranch Side, also side load ramp. 112k miles, been stored since 73, rebuilt motor. Nada book 56K, average 30-35K values. Fair to good condition. $6,500/ OBO/Trade (916)872-5632 (Pollock Pindes area) CORVAIR PARTS FOR SALE Bumpers, Marlene has these bumpers for sale. These two all thats left now. Both late model rear. Asking $50 or $35 for one with slight dents. OBO. Contact Clark at (925)478-8909 (Walnut Creek area). Can bring to meetings. CORVAIR PARTS FOR SALE Skip Polacchi has the following parts for sale. Parts are located in Red Bluff & Santa Rosa. Best to call evenings (530)474-4227. Besides these listed parts Skip also has many more engine parts, heads, cams, cranks, posi, turbo. All new or rebuilt. 66-69 Rear Trim + End, C pieces. Complete set NOS - $165 65 Wheel Well Trim & Skirt pieces. Complete set NOS - $250 Late Bumpers, new set front & rear w/ guards. Rechromed. $400 65 Tail/Back Lenses. Complete set. NOS - $120 65-66 Original Tissue Dispenser, not NOS - $75 Corsa Communiqués + Quarterlies, 1970-2000 - $150 1964 Rear Air Grill (NOS) $150 1964 Rear Air Grill, very good. $75 1963-1964 Rear Axles with good bearings. $55 each 1964 Turbo Carb Kit, NOS major kit. $65 Early Bumper Guards, used - very good, 4 complete sets. $100-$120 per set. Bill Thomas 4 carb heads (1 pr), angle port exhaust, all new parts $1500. 65-69 R+L Rear Control Arms (1 pr) w/rebuilt axle bearings w/backing plate. $300 both. All New Engine parts from crank to heads for a 145 cu motor $650. MISC CORVAIR PARTS FOR SALE - OUT OF AREA Eight Corvairs and 6 shipping containers of NOS and used parts. Must be purchased as a lot. No picking! $18,500. Located in Willits Contact Josh Deitcher (510) 388-4986 vondeitch@gmail.com for more info. (08/18) FC parts in Cloverdale. Various parts. Contact Brian Osborne for prices & details. Call or text (707) 479-1595 (08/18) Early Bumper Guards, Reconditioned 4 complete sets. $180 per set SFBA Corsa - September 2018 page 11
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