1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier van

This Is a incredibly nice vintage Chevrolet Corvair Van that has been restored to better than new condition with the combination of the best improvements for power . reliability . nd handling .
  I've owned this van for over 22 years and it has primarily been been used for comfortable transportation to car shows . club events. or to haul when needed.  
I located this very nice rust free van in Clinton S. C. in about 1992 while searching for a replacement for a 1963 van I owned and wanted to replace.
The van was very original and solid and I believe because of some of the options. it was a fleet vehicle for a power co-op or phone co. It has a 2R125 VIN . hich is a 1962 Corvair Panel Van. with options including side roll up windows. ear door windows. 3 rows of seats. Powerglide transmission. gasoline heater. accessory 4 way flashers. and a two way radio.  
 
 I started the restoration in the mid 90's . ompleting the van in 2003. The van was  completely chemically stripped. treated and epoxy primed. Any rust issues were cut out and new metal was  welded in . I employed a professional body man for help with the final prep work.   Also all of the doors were removed and primed inside and out and the hinges were rebuilt.
    I blocked it and re-primed 2 more times. It was painted in the fall of 2003  with 2 stage Dupont Chroma One and Chroma Clear In 1966 K code Artesian Turquoise and Light Neutral. The interior is Stock FC Desert Fawn color and was refinished after the exterior.   I have Extra paint that will go with the van. The paint codes are also attached to the glove box.
 Tinted side glass was never a option for Corvair F. C. . But this one has it.   While all of the glass was out . had custom green tint glass cut and tempered for all 12 windows . long with a new windshield.    All of the window channels . indow seals . window felts . nd vent window rubber has been replaced.   The rear floors were in great condition and were refinished in cargo bed liner. All of the exterior bright work was replaced or re-plated at the time I restored it.
   All of the Deluxe interior panels from my 1963 were professionally recovered along with new Clark 1962 Deluxe upholstery.
 The Engine I acquired from a fellow FC enthusiast in 1992  . and rebuilt to better than new specs for  high torque and mid range power when coupled to the Powerglide.
      Its  a 1966 XXY replacement truck engine rebuilt with . 010 /. 010 crank nitrided after machining by Charlotte Crankshaft . elded crank gear . ully balanced. . 040 TRW forged pistons. Clarks cylinders. olly rings. td copper head gaskets. 89 cam straight up. ailsafe gear. op cover bolted to baffle.
  The heads are 110 truck heads with the exhaust rotators. lose clearance Otto Guides . ew valves. 3 angle valve job and No Valve seals. with thermistor in the left head and careful attention paid to cooling air flow.  
The shrouds are powder coated with folded fin cooler. Always run on Synthetic engine. ear . nd ATF. No oil consumption between 3000 mi oil changes . pulls like crazy and has no problem holding 75 on the freeway with 3:55 axle. Big hills do not bother it. It runs perfect and needs nothing. I just serviced all of the fluids in May 2014.
 The instruments include a Tach. oil temp. and cylinder head temp gauges.
 There are no leaks . moke or abnormal noises.
   The van has within the past year. had 4 new KYB shocks. starter solenoid. fuel tank float. nbsp; new exhaust crossover pipe. brake fluid flush. brakes checked and adjusted. The tires are fairly new BFG's 225/70-14 on14x7 wheels. With front and rear sway bars added.
The van goes straight down the road and stops firm and has no pulling.   I have driven it a lot on the interstate and I have no concerns regarding taking a road trip with it.  
 The paint has heald up very well for the age . ostly due to proper prep and meticulous maintenance and storage . But it is a 11 year old so it does show some slight signs of wear here and there . It has never been repainted anywhere or had accident damage. But I do have a fair amount of paint left for and needed repair.
  I have service records. photos. and a fat file of receipts from the restoration . hat will go with the van.
If you would like to see the van it is located in Campobello SC 29322.   My number is 828 342 0953. I also have it for sale locally  and I do reserve the right to end the auction early.
I am a long time Corsa member and a certified repair specialist. Feel free to call and ask questions.
 
  

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