1970 Covair Microbus

[dodge6x6]

lol
well this particular engine was a 150bh turbo engine but was fitted with two carbs when i got it so will only produce about 80bh but should be pleanty for moving a bus about,

it certanly seems to have a good pick up from standing but i dont intend to be takeing it down a drag strip just like having something differant and i think there are only 1 or 2 more converted in the UK

havnt had a problem with getting parts for engine there all on the web just have to come from USA,
what i havnt got i've made myself,

cheers

 

[doz]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966...Accessories&hash=item27befc690c#ht_500wt_1182

Oh Lordy I'm starting to feel a plan coming on :shock:

Anybody know any good divorce lawyers? I'm gonna need one if I keep thinking like this :msn4:

 

[Rob b]

I've found my self looking too that's a right bargain if no one bids



Rob

 

[Buss69]

This thread is dangerous

 

[soviet1942]

Glad you like it! Currently rebuilding mine

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/user/soviet1942?feature=mhee#p/u/5/gyw4QilCruk[/youtube]

You just got to love the sound they make.

 

[dodge6x6]

hiya Soviet1942
glad to see another bus with a Corvair, whats up with yours?, if you need any tech advice have you used the Corvair Forum there very helpfull,
hows your rear suspention sit with the extra weight,
only just got mine moving, havnt had a chance to drive it properly yet, very soon

just finishing bits to get it through a UK MOT,
cheers

 

[soviet1942]

The only issue I have with the rear is that the engine mount sits so low. Other than that I am on stock suspension (plan on slamming) and it rides great.

 

[dodge6x6]

hiya Soviet1942
looking at your photos it looks the same set up as mine, im makeing engine pannels at the mo to seal engine in to allow for full air flow through engine and not around it,

bus back together now

and now the best photo to have today passed mot

just need to register it,

got forms to fill in,

hope to do this week then wait for reg number and on the road

 

[doz]

Superb work. That engine just looks so right in the engine bay. You must be will chuffed. So after fitting the seal what's next? Nitrous? supercharger? BOTH!!!!!

 

[71dormy]

:mrgreen: awesome mate well done

 

[dubscum]

yes mate, well done 8)

 

[creationblue]

Nice one! bus looks great

Just

 

[gninnam]

Fantastic result 8)

 

[dodge6x6]

well whislt waiting for reg to turn up sorting bits and pieces out, finneshed sealing engine in bay,

new manual choke cable fitted

made heater control links just need some 60mm tube to connect

think ive finaly got the charging system sorted with third external regulator!!

cheers for now Peter

 

[raveboy]

That engine is magnificent - What a beauty and gr8 thread man - Keep it up arty0053:

Raver arty0046:

 

[soviet1942]

Looks great! Love how it came out

 

[dodge6x6]

thanks for the comments,
fully road leagal now.
number plates turned up friday so early trip to work and fitted them on sat, to try and get back before my partner came home from a night shift, but sods law she got out on time for a change and beat me home, so had a few small trips around the weekend and a test of the suspention with a trip to the supermarket, 4 adults, one kid, pushchair and all the shopping,
takeing it easy at mo as got to run the new rings in and to get use to it, still dont have a name apart from the mistress,
just fits in parking space at my house so all tucked up under a jk cover ready to have a few more plays with next weekend. (daughters house decorating permitting)

cheers Peter

 

[dodge6x6]

finnaly got some hose to connect the heating up, run engine and got showered with rat droppings straw and seads lol

must say heat output is very good,

off to my nieces wedding in it today
cheers

 

[Buss69]

glad the heating is working, not sure about the poop shower though :lol: hope that was a test before getting changed for the wedding

 

[gninnam]

Hope you took the poop out before using it for the wedding..........