1964 corvair 95 rampside pick-up

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  • @JohnCBurzynski
    @JohnCBurzynski 10 месяцев назад +6

    Shining Star by the Manhattens. Give me the Ford truck every time.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      Yeah buddy congratulations you got it =)

    • @JohnCBurzynski
      @JohnCBurzynski 10 месяцев назад +1

      Do you record these songs throug a tin can or something? LOL.@@What.its.like.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад +1

      No, it sounds perfectly normal and then whenever it gets compress to RUclips. It sounds like it’s at the bottom of the ocean. I just use my phone to record it maybe that has something to do with it I don’t know but one day I was going to say I’ll show you how I recorded and how it sounds sounds pretty normal but once again with the compression factor, I don’t know if I’ll be able to show you that.

    • @johnboydTx
      @johnboydTx 10 месяцев назад +1

      👏👏👏👏 congratulations, well done 👍✌️🤠

  • @geebs76
    @geebs76 10 месяцев назад +8

    Nice example! My uncle had one of these with a San Cruiser camper. It was even this color. He bought it used and it had a toilet paper oil filter installed. He said it was a nice rig and the oil filter worked great. It used to throw the fan belt from time to time but otherwise he didn't have any issues. I would take the Corvair 95 in the first scenario and the Willys FC 150 in the second. I love those Willys FCs!

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      Awesome choices. Thank you so much for sharing all that insight.

  • @patrickmcgoldrick8234
    @patrickmcgoldrick8234 10 месяцев назад +7

    I remember that the swing axles most problematic issue was tire pressure, with the swing axle if the pressure wasn't correct during a hard turn the tire would roll underneath the rim,and depending on the speed and severity of the curve the swing axle would tuck and the car or van would flip.
    The updated rear suspension was for the most part was barrowed off the 63 and newer Corvette so it had two control arms so to speak that ran parallel with the drive axle shafts right and left so it pretty much eliminated the rear wheel tuck made it far more stable in hard turns on the 65 and newer Corvair cars.
    Can you imagine if it found its way on the Covan,or Rampside what a pleasure it would have been to drive on the freeway with a windy day.
    It wouldn't have been a white knuckle trip,and far more stable.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад +1

      Great information I totally forgot about the tire pressure issue as well. Thank you so much for bringing that to light, as well as supplying all of the additional information and insight.

    • @patrickmcgoldrick8234
      @patrickmcgoldrick8234 10 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@What.its.like.Thanks for giving the Rampside,and Corvans the coverage they so deserve.How did you do the job you did in the show room,just so many nice cars and trucks.Great tour of the Rampside.they did a nice job right down to the hubcaps.I always look forward to each episode,the welcome on your platform means a lot,and the appreciation for my two cents is an added bonus.I guess I still remember a few things in the over forty years of selling used auto parts. Great Work,and thanks again.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад +1

      You bet that’s what this channel is I want to cover all the cars that never got covered

    • @61rampy65
      @61rampy65 10 месяцев назад +2

      You are correct about the swing axles, but it only takes a few tweaks to the suspension to make the trucks handle pretty well. On the trucks, the tire pressure difference isn't as important as it was on the cars, because the trucks were almost a perfect 50/50 weight distribution.

  • @timothyokane9710
    @timothyokane9710 10 месяцев назад +6

    I once drove a Corvan with 8 doors, 3 on each side, and 2 in the back, a real one of a kind.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome what did you think of that van

    • @ernielaw
      @ernielaw 10 месяцев назад +1

      It must have been custom made.

    • @P_RO_
      @P_RO_ 10 месяцев назад +4

      @@ernielaw Those were regular production, not special-made.

  • @danr1920
    @danr1920 10 месяцев назад +6

    I have a '65 Corvair convertible, always wanted a Rampside, but no room. Prices have sky rocketed, used to be unloved and cheap. I drove one once, you could not hear the engine. The manuals had markings on the speedometer telling you when to shift.

  • @ronkemperful
    @ronkemperful 10 месяцев назад +3

    Ernie Kovacs, a famous comedian of the 1950s died on January 13, 1962, in a Corvair station wagon after rolling it over. Swing axle tuck is a hazard of the suspension, I nearly rolled my VW rounding a corner too fast, the front suspension folds under because it is fully articulated and quite flexible (which gives a good ride for its size).

    • @hcombs0104
      @hcombs0104 10 месяцев назад +3

      Poor Ernie. When he got into the accident, he was lighting a ciger. I think he still had the cigar in his mouth when they discovered him, his body thrown over to the passenger's seat.

    • @ronkemperful
      @ronkemperful 10 месяцев назад

      @@PS-js9oh good question. Double Corona Cigars was his favorite brand.

    • @ronkemperful
      @ronkemperful 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@PS-js9oh Yes, she also was great in the Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, which was her first movie after Kovacs died.

  • @8176morgan
    @8176morgan 10 месяцев назад +5

    Our neighbors down the street once had a circa 1961 green and white Corvair Greenbrier Sports Wagon, and it was not a good set of wheels because too often it broke down leaving the family stranded or simply wouldn't start. When they were about to move out I happened to visit them for the last time and I remember how the owner kept that motor, which was located in the back of the wagon, constantly running just to make sure it wouldn't give them any problems when they pulled out of their old home!

  • @Al-thecarhistorian
    @Al-thecarhistorian 10 месяцев назад +6

    WYR: Corvair Rampside for both choices. See You Tube videos comparing the Corvair 95 to the Ford Econoline. Corvair had superior traction. If the Ford bed was empty, slamming on the brakes would cause the pickup to lift its rear wheels and nose dive onto its front bumper.
    The Corvair station wagon was only offered in 1961 and 1962. It was called the Lakewood in 1961 only.
    Too bad pickups today aren't as beautiful and functional as this one. It's all the pickup most people need.
    The Corvair is my favorite Chevy and the 95 series has long been one of my dreams to own. Growing up we had friends that had a '62 Greenbrier. It was trouble free except for needing a new clutch at 125,000 miles. They did mostly stop and go city driving, so that explains the clutch replacement.
    You did a stellar job on this video. Keep up the momentum.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for those corrections glad you dig this episode =)

    • @ACF6180T
      @ACF6180T 10 месяцев назад +1

      I concur with your comment; I only chose the Willy's as my 2nd choice; Because they offered 4WD. The Corvair is my favorite Chevrolet as well, & I still own 3; A 64 Greenbrier Deluxe, 65 Corsa 180 Turbo, & a 67 Monza Convertible; Along with 5 other types of Chevrolet's.

    • @61rampy65
      @61rampy65 10 месяцев назад +1

      The video titles for 62 were "Duel In The Desert" and "Decision at Daytona" for the 63's. They are hilarious to watch! Sorry, can't remember the name of the 61 movie. In all 3 movies, you can see the Econoline do the equivalent of a 'stoppie", doing a backwards wheelie by jamming on the brakes. Which means that I'd take the Econoline in the WYR segment.

  • @tigre7739
    @tigre7739 10 месяцев назад +4

    I have always thought these were really cool trucks! It would be my top pick in both scenarios !😎

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад +1

      I’d be interested to see how these drive with the cab for war and swing axle

  • @ronkemperful
    @ronkemperful 10 месяцев назад +3

    The Corvair was one of my favorite styles for pickups - very practical. The side ramp was definitely a unique feature. The under-powered VW competition, the Transporter had fold down sides instead with a hidden storage compartment underneath the floor of the rear bed, and that was pretty clever too for one could slide off a loading dock, heavy items from every direction. But thanks to the 'chicken' tax that was imposed by the Eisenhower administration in retaliation for France and Europe imposing tariffs on US chicken, we never saw hardly any of the VW versions for the 1960s and 70s.

  • @luisvelasco316
    @luisvelasco316 10 месяцев назад +4

    WYR: Corvair Rampside for both, though the second grouping is a tougher choice. VW is cool, with the fold-down bed sides, but S-L-O-W... and limited capacity. I've never seen the Jeep, so novelty is a big plus.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      I try to make the choices hard, and the choices be along the lines of what the choices would be. If you were buying the car back in the day I was having a hard time coming up with the final forward in a small platform choice, and I remembered the jeep and I was like man that’s awesome, I really want to do a review on one of those this year they made three different sizes

    • @luisvelasco316
      @luisvelasco316 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@What.its.like. Hope you come across one of these Jeeps some day. It would be a wonderful vehicle to check out!

  • @charlesacker8552
    @charlesacker8552 10 месяцев назад +2

    When I was a teenager in the 60s my father owned an auto parts store and we had two Corvair Greenbriars used for deliveries. One was green with a white stripe with a four speed and the other was red with a white stripe and an automatic. Great little trucks with windows all around and bench seats in the back that could be removed. Because they had such a low loading height it was easy to put dirt bikes in on the weekends. Always wanted a rampside but never found one.

  • @ACF6180T
    @ACF6180T 10 месяцев назад +1

    1st pick would be Corvair 95; 2nd pick would be the Willy's FC . There are a few corrections on the Corvairs mentioned; 1st station wagons were only offered in 1961 Lakewood, & 1962 Monza. All Corvair 95s had a 145 CI displacement that only came with a rated 80 HP from 61 thru 63; 1964 had a 164 CI displacement that had 95 HP standard but had a optional 110 HP offering in 64 on all the 95 models.A interesting fact the Corvair 95's P/U's had a bigger payload capacity than any other full size 1/2 ton P/U on the market. You could still get a Corvair 95 Greenbrier in 1965. The Corvair 95 Loadside were only produced 1961 thru 1962; The 62 Loadside had the lowest factory production out all Corvairs produced from 1959 thru 1969 with only 369 Loadsides being produced in 1962. I'm still the proud owner of a 1964 Corvair 95 Greenbrier Deluxe with the optional 110 HP Power-Glide trans. Thanks for the video.

  • @JefferyHall-ct2tr
    @JefferyHall-ct2tr 10 месяцев назад +2

    Hi Jay!: This truck really trips my trigger, having owned a Corvair or two in my past. I always thought these were SO NEAT! I think if I had one, I would put a top on it and make a camper out of it! You could make the bed section in the back part, and have a little seating area where the rampside is. Would make a GREAT entry to the camper from the side! With all the service points behind the little hatch on the back, you really would not need to remove the top cover, except for replacing the fan belt, plugs, or air filters. The rest you can do from that little hatch. WYR's Corvair for both! If I had an Econoline, I would want the van. I rode with my Dad in his work van, which was the little Econoline! It was sweet. The problem with these cab-forward designs, is you are VERY close to the front and would be only the second one to the accident after the front bumper! Dad used to scare me TO DEATH getting so close to the cars ahead, which he explained were a proper distance ahead but that WE were just closer!

  • @chuckkottke
    @chuckkottke 10 месяцев назад +1

    I had a corvair ramp side pickup in my matchbox collection! 😊🚛. Pretty cool vehicle, I always liked the look with the cab forward design.. Thanks for the new video Jay!! 🏆✌️

  • @cdstoc
    @cdstoc 10 месяцев назад +3

    I have a soft spot for all Corvairs. My grandpa had a Greenbriar fitted as an RV, he an grandma went all over the country on it. I had a 61 Lakewood wagon that I loved. BTW, the front grill on the truck is real, it’s the cabin air intake.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome thank you for that correction =)

  • @denislandry7577
    @denislandry7577 10 месяцев назад +1

    What a treat ! I have never seen one on the road , the Ford , the Dodge i have , i have seen the corvair van on the road cool , again what a treat !

  • @mitchelluttech7360
    @mitchelluttech7360 4 месяца назад +1

    Im buying a 63 chev rampside i bought locally will be used as daily driver for fishing hunting and camping and hauling my cycle and lawn mowers for repair ..
    Also will haul my hobie kayak in the bed of the truck.. Looking forward to many yrs of enjoyment ..

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  4 месяца назад

      That’s awesome man happy to hear your going to use it =) as it was intended to be

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER 10 месяцев назад +2

    Always thought those were cool!

  • @rmick66
    @rmick66 10 месяцев назад +1

    I love all the Corvair 95 variants, and I enjoyed the promotional film from 1961. I thought it was hilarious that they went as far as using live chickens for atmosphere in the segment with the three farmers.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      It was I wonder if you could use this truck and loaded zero turn with the ramp the ramp is steep, but if you put something underneath that you might be able to use the ramp with not as steep as an angle

  • @retrobilly1719
    @retrobilly1719 10 месяцев назад +2

    Like the Ford & Corvair

  • @hcombs0104
    @hcombs0104 10 месяцев назад +1

    For WYR, I'm going with the Corvair for both scenarios.
    I'm a little surprised by the two-tone paint only because it seems to be something left over from the 1950s, but then the first generation started at the end of the fifties.
    I recall riding in one of these only once, when I was five, days after the JFK assassination. My father filled vending machines at the time, and a Corvair truck was the vehicle he used.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      Great story thank you so much for sharing that =)
      Sweet choices

  • @KbB-kz9qp
    @KbB-kz9qp 10 месяцев назад +1

    Of the options- I like the Corvair pickup! 😀

  • @draggonsgate
    @draggonsgate 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thing that gets me about these, Corvair, Chevy, Ford, Dodge too... thought it was perfectly fine to put folks on the front bumper... WYR: 1) Corvair for both

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад +1

      Sweet choices
      First at the scene of the accident

  • @edwardpate6128
    @edwardpate6128 10 месяцев назад +1

    That sheet metal around the perimeter of the roof keeps rain from dripping down into an open window. The later series of Chevy fans had that too.

  • @Ramcharger85
    @Ramcharger85 10 месяцев назад +1

    I would take the 64 Corvair 95 pickup. On the other hand, the Dodge is nice. On the second shot. The VW, but the Jeep is nice for winters. ❤😊

  • @carlmontney7916
    @carlmontney7916 10 месяцев назад +1

    64 Corvair
    64 VW single cab
    I once dated a girl when I was in high school whose mom had a Greenbrier It was a pretty strange van. I remember her mom had a lot of problems with the shift linkage The weird shape of the shifter kind of bent around the front seat and entered the floor slightly behind the front of the seat Then it had the long linkage arms running back to the transaxle They were prone to problems.
    Getting to the engine in that thing was just as much of a mess as the ramp side. I owned a corvair once a Monza and I remember it being a pretty decent car that was fun to drive but to be honest I always thought putting that tiny little 95 horse engine into a big vehicle like a Greenbrier or a ramp side was just not enough power or torque.
    I also drove VW buses for many years so I'm familiar with the cab forward design. You're sitting right over the wheels which can sometimes make for a bumpy ride. When listing the pros and cons of any vehicle like this corvair van or a VW cab forward design is if you ever get in an accident you are the first one on the scene. There is something that about those that takes a little bit of getting used to when you go to sit and one and you're looking right out at the road without that safety feeling of having a hood and a motor out in front of you.
    I really enjoyed this one though because these are very rare and that one is a beauty. I actually drove that Greenbrier a couple of times and I found that with the most of the weight in the center and towards the back that the steering was very light and responsive on those much the same as it was on the VW's.
    If you look at the larger picture you realize how much of an impact the VW's had on the automotive scene over here when Chevy would put in all of the time and effort to create not only a vehicle that would compete with the VW but would have more features and would have more power. I always thought that the 95 on the corvair 95 stood for 95 horsepower.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome choices
      Thank you so much for sharing those memories of a past girlfriend parents owning a Greenbriar van I totally forgot to put in the video 95 could either mean 95 inch wheelbase or 95 hp, but there was a more powerful engine option. Evidently someone in the comment section told me higher lift, duration camshaft. It made 110 hp…
      I was literally laughing when you said first at the scene and I may have taken that lol =)

    • @carlmontney7916
      @carlmontney7916 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@What.its.like. Yeah that first on the scene thing is one of the reasons why you see a lot of spare tires mounted on the front of the older VW vans. Drivers felt that that gave them some more security in the case of a crash never realizing you would probably going to be launched through the windshield or smushed like a bug regardless of whether that tire was there or not.

  • @dennislettich4035
    @dennislettich4035 10 месяцев назад +1

    According to the 1964 Chevrolet Corvair 95 brochure, there was an optional engine with special high lift cam (110 hp.).

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      Awesome thank you so much for sharing that information I couldn’t find any advertising on the ramp side for 64 all other years tho

  • @doctorwacky5680
    @doctorwacky5680 10 месяцев назад +1

    The telephone company in my hometown used the pick ups in the vans for many years and really like them 0:15

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      Awesome

    • @johanvangelderen6715
      @johanvangelderen6715 10 месяцев назад +1

      Yes. I recall that the phone company had a fleet of both the trucks and the vans.
      Picture a huge roll of copper phone wire. It's on a wooden spool.
      It's heavy. Those spools could be rolled on or off the truck relatively easy.
      Or perhaps you want to move appliances. One doesn't need to lift those.

  • @johnboydTx
    @johnboydTx 10 месяцев назад +1

    WYR 😂 Yes all are fine trucks 👏👏👏 great episode 👍
    Happy Motoring ✌️🤠

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome can’t go wrong with any of them glad you dig this episode

  • @automatedelectronics6062
    @automatedelectronics6062 10 месяцев назад +1

    OK. The Nader book's main target was the VW Type II Transporter(Bus), but, the Corvair took the brunt of it. Corvair had abandoned the swing axle before Nader's book came out. Interestingly, VW didn't get rid of the swing axle for a few more years. I had a 1968 VW Type I Beetle and it had swing axles. VW Beetles could go pretty fast, even in the earlier years. Ever heard of going downhill in the mountains? My '68 Beetle had KYB Gas-Adjust shocks all the way around which made it handle like a go-kart. For awhile it had an engine with a big bore 1650cc kit. On flat land, it could easily do 85 mph. Downhill in the mountains, the speedometer often saw it's needle pass the 80 mph marking and touch zero. Brakes were the biggest concern. Running downhill going in excess of 80 mph, when it came time to stop, the car didn't want to. With both feet on the tiny brake pedal, luckily the road flattened out the last 1/4 mile and I was able to stop the car. The 2 women riding with me from a day of snow skiing were relieved also. Well, shortly after than, the VW got front disc brakes. They were the Type III disc brakes rather than the smaller ones that the Karmann Ghia had. Never had another stopping problem.
    Well, my best friend's older brother got his first car in the late-60's. It was a 1964 Corvair Monza, which didn't have swing axles. He rolled it going through some curves at too fast a speed. He walked away from it but the Corvair was toast. So, they could roll over even if they didn't have swing axles.
    The Corvair vans and pick-ups were the first on the block and started the van culture. Ford and Dodge had their engines up front, between the front seats. No bench seats there. The first Ford Econolines had Falcon script on them. They used the Falcon inline 6's which were small, very small. The Dodge A100, on the other hand, could have the 225 slant 6, which then were rated at 127 certified net horsepower(stamped in the ID plate in the door jamb). Later they got the 318 V8. They could have a 3-speed manual or 3-speed TorqueFlite. The Ford and Corvair could be had with a 3-speed manual or 2-speed automatic. You could get a 4-speed manual in the Corvair though.
    The Corvair Rampside and Greenbrier could be hopped up, and many were. It was easy to drop a 110, 140, 150 or 180 in them. The last one I remember seeing a couple of years ago had a 140 in it, but with only 2 carbs. The 2 other mounting flanges had block-off plates on the heads. Too much power made a Corvair Rampside pretty scary to drive. lol

    • @richardwarren7492
      @richardwarren7492 10 месяцев назад +2

      "It was a 1964 Corvair Monza, which didn't have swing axles." 64's still had swing axles but Chevy added a camber compensator that year IRS wasn't until 65.

    • @automatedelectronics6062
      @automatedelectronics6062 10 месяцев назад

      @@richardwarren7492 The 1965 Corvair STILL came out before Ralph Nader's book. The 1965 redesigned model came out 9/24/1964. Ralph Nader's book, "Unsafe At Any Speed" was first published , 11/30/1965, clearly over a year AFTER the 1965 Corvairs hit the street. Therefore, Ralph Nader had absolutely NOTHING to do with the redesign of the Corvair' s rear suspension.
      The problems with the first generation Corvair, like roll-over, was greatly influenced by not following the manufacturers recommended tire pressure specs. Most of us usually air up all tires equally and never looked at the tire pressures listed in the owner's manual or a label on the car itself. The correct pressures were 15 psi Front, 26 psi Rear(cold). If this wasn't followed, the car had excessive oversteer, probably causing the car to roll over.
      The Ford Explorer had the same roll-over problem, which Ford claimed was the result of incorrect tire pressure. As a result, in California, whenever the California Highway Patrol arrived at a roll-over accident, the first thing they checked on the vehicle is the tire pressure.

  • @ernielaw
    @ernielaw 10 месяцев назад +1

    As for the other Corvair body styles, The wagon only existed in '61 & '62. The convertible was produced until '66, and 4 doors til '67. for '68 & '69 only 2 door hardtops were available.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome thank you so much for that information
      Turbo and convertible both went until 66 then corsa was 4 carb option

    • @ernielaw
      @ernielaw 10 месяцев назад +1

      I forgot to say my pickup of choice would be the Corvair 95 because it has features which set it apart. I still prefer the second generation Corvair because it is more refined, though my favorite Corvair would be the '67 4 door hardtop as it seems so rare.@@What.its.like.

  • @neolithicnobody8184
    @neolithicnobody8184 10 месяцев назад +1

    I had a 62 Greenbrier and a 63 Rampside once upon a time. I liked them enough that I also collected the vans from 64-70. The 70 was one of my favorites, it had a 4 speed on the tree with a V8. Yes, that's right! A 4-on-tree just like a 3-on-tree. As for the scenarios, I choose the Rampside and the JEEP. And the song and group is Shining Star by The Manhattans. 👍

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      You also got the song and band but somebody beat you for title. What did you think of the Greenbriar van and the rampside truck?

    • @neolithicnobody8184
      @neolithicnobody8184 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@What.its.like. Surprisingly, they were very stable vehicles. Tough and well built. The vans that followed from 64-70 felt like they could tip over at times while driving. The Greenbrier and Rampside never felt that way. Driving my Rampside felt like I could go anywhere at any time, even off road, and still feel stable. The forward cab took just a little bit to get used to, but I soon found out how handy it was. Turning tight corners felt easier with the view you had from behind the wheel. Honestly, I wish I still had all of them. They were definitely built tougher than today's vehicles.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад +1

      After doing this episode, I was looking online to see if what the Corvair trucks are going for this one’s a little pricey because it’s a 64 but if I was to buy one I would buy a 61 because they made 13,000 of them that year I could’ve swore there was one on marketplace for 10 grand but it’s gone

    • @neolithicnobody8184
      @neolithicnobody8184 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@What.its.like. As with most car models, improvements were made from one year to the next. Most of the 61s were bare bones and the 64s were more like a luxury model. lol The Corvair models are hard to find these days, as there aren't very many left. Most have already crossed the Rainbow Bridge to the "other side".

  • @richardwarren7492
    @richardwarren7492 10 месяцев назад +1

    WYR 1: Corvair WYR 2: VW It should be pointed out that Nov. 30, 1965, was the release date of "Unsafe at any Speed" The new model Corvair had already been released. Also the 64 models had a camber compensator installed to stop tuck under. Prior to that you could purchase a camber compensator kit from a company called Empi.
    The Econoline was nearly as dangerous, in a hard stop it would nose dive and the rear wheels would lift far off the road. It should also be pointed out that any of these - - you were the first person at the scene of the accident. I've worked on many of these (other than the Jeep) over the years. I had several commercial accounts that had the Corvair Vans, Econoline vans and Dodge vans. The preference of the drivers of these accounts was the Corvair. As to my preference back in the day? The Corvair was the easy one to work on.
    As to swing axles? Triumph Spitfire, Porsche 356, Renault Dauphine, Singer, Mercedes. It should also be pointed out - The first chapter in “Us Safe at Any Speed” was devoted to the Corvair. The remainder of book discussed problems with every other auto made.
    In 1972, after reviewing Nader's evidence and conducting it's own tests on Corvairs, the United States government said NO, they were not unsafe. The NHTSA report concludes: "The handling and stability performance of the 1960-1963 Corvair does not result in an abnormal potential for loss of control or rollover and it is at least as good as the performance of some contemporary vehicles, both foreign and domestic."
    To ensure the credibility of its findings, the results of the NHTSA investigation were then evaluated by a panel of three automotive experts (Raul Wright, Edwin Resler, and Ray Caldwell) who concluded the investigation was "adequate in scope and depth" and agreed that the Corvair "did not have a safety defect and is not more likely to roll over than contemporary automobiles.
    PS. I've owned 2 Corvairs - Both a 64 and a 65.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for sharing all that information and insight I have never read the book probably should =)
      I think corvairs are cool cars just have to remember can’t change directions fast with swing axle cars
      Sweet choices =)

  • @73_f100
    @73_f100 10 месяцев назад +1

    Willys by far. That thing is unbelievable.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      Hoping to review one this year those are hard to find

  • @waynetaylor8082
    @waynetaylor8082 9 месяцев назад +1

    That $21K+price in 2024 sounds great. I'll buy TWO @ that price 😮

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  9 месяцев назад

      Almost priced it with the Ford Maverick was supposed to be priced at but with a way more usable bed size

  • @genehunsinger3981
    @genehunsinger3981 10 месяцев назад +3

    Chevy-all the way!

  • @bparksiii6171
    @bparksiii6171 10 месяцев назад +1

    First pick the Dodge A-100, second Willys FC. good find, seen one local at a show in blue.

    • @bparksiii6171
      @bparksiii6171 10 месяцев назад +1

      Song sounds like Shining star, The Manhattans.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      Awesome choices that was the song and band. John beat you for title.

  • @CORVAIRWILD
    @CORVAIRWILD 10 месяцев назад +2

    Car engine. Truck engine had oil filler/dipstick in back

  • @bobmccurdy8881
    @bobmccurdy8881 10 месяцев назад +1

    Very, very cool little truck

  • @mattskustomkreations
    @mattskustomkreations 10 месяцев назад +1

    I’d take the A-100 and the VW, although the Jeep is pretty dang cool.

  • @stevechipchase7219
    @stevechipchase7219 10 месяцев назад +1

    First pick the VW. I drove one for a couple of years. Awesome versatility
    Second pick the the FC150 (or FC170)

  • @middleclassretiree
    @middleclassretiree 10 месяцев назад +1

    Very clean corvair pick up for the wyr I’ll take the 64 dodge A 100 with the 273 4 barrel option and in the 2nd option I’ll take the 64 corvair 95 truck

  • @richroj
    @richroj 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Justin, I'll take the Corvair95 as my choice 👍

  • @Hogger280
    @Hogger280 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hands down 64 Corvair 95.

  • @P_RO_
    @P_RO_ 10 месяцев назад +1

    A Rampside would be very practical for many businesses, but the step-up bed floor counts against it. Back when they were new, these light pick-ups and vans were designed to be cheap work or delivery vehicles and little thought was given to comfort with form following function for styling. Only small engines were offered because everyone knew what the teenage employees would do the moment they were out-of-sight of their boss, and all these got beat to death. Driving a cab-forward vehicle feels a little strange at first and the ride is a bit rough sitting directly over the wheel. And you really don't want to be driving one in a hard frontal collision with you being in the crumple-zone. WYR I like the looks of the Dodge, but I'm a Ford man; either does more for me than the Corvair. The FC's are neat and you could get 4WD, but I have to go with the iconic VW even if it's as slow as molasses with any decent load in back. Don't know how sales were elsewhere but I don't remember seeing an FC on the road when I was young, and Corvair pick-ups and vans weren't often seen, but there were plenty of Fords and Dodges around.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      Great information and insight as always great choices as well

  • @ColtonRMagby
    @ColtonRMagby 10 месяцев назад +1

    WYR 1: All of them.
    WYR 2: All of them.
    The Corvair 95 Rampside is wheelchair accessible? I need one.

  • @dantiel4179
    @dantiel4179 10 месяцев назад +1

    I like all the space for activities on would you rather I Wouk pick the Ford econoline and the vw single cab 👍😃🚂

  • @greggabel7238
    @greggabel7238 9 месяцев назад +1

    I wish Ford made an equivalent of the Corvair Ramp side 95 pick-up truck

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  9 месяцев назад

      Yeah it would have been cool if ford had a ramp tail gate

  • @hothatchpa
    @hothatchpa 10 месяцев назад +1

    Fun fact: I sang this song back in elementary school in a talent show. So your singing can not be any worse than my performance.. LOL

  • @user-ts1fp4nm9y
    @user-ts1fp4nm9y 10 месяцев назад +1

    I guess the corvair 95 for both but I would like to have the others as well.

  • @CORVAIRWILD
    @CORVAIRWILD 10 месяцев назад +1

    Vent pivot needs my tlc

  • @Hogger280
    @Hogger280 10 месяцев назад +1

    Again the Corvair 95, although the Jeep for 4 wheel drive.

  • @clarencesmith2305
    @clarencesmith2305 10 месяцев назад +1

    I would take the Chevy in the first list and the VW in the second list.

  • @jamesmcgowen1769
    @jamesmcgowen1769 10 месяцев назад +1

    WYR; I’ll take the 1964 Holden ute not shown thanks Jay 😊

    • @timothyokane9710
      @timothyokane9710 10 месяцев назад +2

      They were hard for us Yanks to get hold of, seeing that they didn't sell them in the United States.

    • @jamesmcgowen1769
      @jamesmcgowen1769 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@timothyokane9710 same with the Corvair in Australia too.
      Never seen one locally

  • @dennislettich4035
    @dennislettich4035 10 месяцев назад +1

    "Shining Star" by The Manhattans

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      Yeah buddy that’s the song and band someone beat you for title

  • @61rampy65
    @61rampy65 10 месяцев назад +1

    Jay, are you stalking me??? How do you keep covering cars that have some kind of attachment to me? A quick glance at my avatar will show that my 61 Rampside is very similar to the 64 shown here. You did a pretty accurate and fair job of describing the truck. The 64 was available with an optional 110 hp engine, which gave it pretty decent acceleration. You could get a 3 speed manual, or a 4 speed, or a 2 speed Powerglide. I have moved all the contents of my garage and most of my house twice, *by myself* because that ramp is so useful! Those backup lights were neither stock nor even available on any Corvair truck. The _main_ issue is that if you are in a bad enough front-end crash, your feet will be the very first to arrive at the crash scene. My solution to that issue is: don't crash! Good job, and now I'm off to watch the 56 Buick episode, which also has a major connection to me!

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for those corrections. I’m not stocking you per se lol I don’t know what cars you’re into.
      I know you’re into Corvair trucks cause you’re picture is one
      What do you like the most about your Corvair side truck and what do you like the least? They seem like they would be really cool. What is it like a swing axle truck? There was a 61 for sale Facebook marketplace it’s gone now but I think it was less than 10 grand, and it was in decent shape .

    • @61rampy65
      @61rampy65 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@What.its.like. I'm 70 years old, so I have lots of connections to lots of different vehicles. My 61 Rampy has led a rough life, but after a months long refreshing, it now looks like a show car from 20', a parade quality from 10', and up close you can still see some battle scars. It is no trailer queen, I still use it at least once a month as a truck. I installed A/C, which is no easy task. It has a 2-carb 140hp engine, 4 speed, and Posi. Previous owners have tweaked the suspension to give better handling. Least favorite thing? On the freeway, you have to pay attention, as sloppy steering and wind make it tiring to stay in your lane all the time. I've had mine 13 years or so, and it is not for sale at ANY price, since there is nothing else available that is as useful as that ramp! (I suppose if someone gave $1 Mil, I could pay to have stuff moved, but where is the fun in that??)

    • @61rampy65
      @61rampy65 10 месяцев назад +1

      @What.its.like. My truck looks like a show car from 20', looks like a nice car from 10' and at arms length, you can see that my truck has had a rough working life all of its life. It also has been modified with some suspension tweaks, and drives as well as a worn-out sports car. The center of gravity is super low on a Rampside, and it handles way better than any Corvair van. Mine has a 2-carb 140 engine with a 4 speed and Posi. I still use it as a truck at least once a month, and I just love it!

  • @RevPaulBern
    @RevPaulBern 10 месяцев назад +1

    Corvair 95 van in both cases

  • @hobbyfarmer62
    @hobbyfarmer62 10 месяцев назад +1

    Seems like a good idea surprised didn't sell better but that said rather have the dodge

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      I’m surprised it didn’t sell better either the Ford truck was the first one to Market and they sold Corvair rampside. I forget what the statistic was. I’m not sure when the A-10 showed up to the party I think it didn’t come until 64. I could be wrong tho

  • @billolsen4360
    @billolsen4360 10 месяцев назад +1

    Never knew the reason that VW's wouldn't roll over due to the swing axel! Don't try to move a gas stove up & down that side gate. WYR -1- Corvair -2- Willys

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      They can roll over they have a swing axle just like the Corvair but the earlier ones couldn’t go fast enough to roll over the early cars only had 36 hp sweet choices

  • @NeedtoSpeak
    @NeedtoSpeak 10 месяцев назад +1

    No doubt swing axles had a quirk…..which was the driver needed to actually operate the vehicle. You had to be in control at all times and keep the vehicle within limits. WYR: Corsair and Beetle tie.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад +1

      I’ve driven them and not as bad as some make out to be.. over hyped issue
      Great choices

  • @JamesAllmond
    @JamesAllmond 10 месяцев назад +2

    64 Corvair
    64 VW Truck

  • @aaronwilliams6989
    @aaronwilliams6989 10 месяцев назад +1

    Corvair.

  • @Reds_Scrapyard
    @Reds_Scrapyard 10 месяцев назад +1

    one look at the bed and it becomes obvious why this pick up wasn't a success. at least VW made their cargo deck all one level
    A 100, I have always liked the way the headlights look
    That Willys is awesome. Couldn't you see it with a mild lift and a more modern tire/wheel package? Add a heavier front bumper and winch and a headache rack with a bazillion candlepower light bar and you are all set, even with that garish color combo

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      Awesome choices. The bed isn’t perfect on the Corvair, but it definitely has its pros and cons.

  • @farcohollis1369
    @farcohollis1369 10 месяцев назад +1

    Jeep FC!!

  • @lotusboi1
    @lotusboi1 10 месяцев назад +1

    Shining star is the song

  • @bobmccurdy8881
    @bobmccurdy8881 10 месяцев назад +1

    Chevy -willis

  • @jon-p
    @jon-p 10 месяцев назад +1

    The world's noisiest shoes...😂

  • @joeseeking3572
    @joeseeking3572 10 месяцев назад +1

    Um... $75,000??? WYR - 1) the Dodge, cause it's a hot wheels car :) 2) the Corvair

  • @markchandler1130
    @markchandler1130 10 месяцев назад +1

    Corvair
    Jeep bot FC170

  • @LearnAboutFlow
    @LearnAboutFlow 10 месяцев назад +1

    Rich Girl, Hall & Oates?

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад +1

      Great guess it was shinning star manhattan’s

    • @LearnAboutFlow
      @LearnAboutFlow 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@What.its.like. LOL, I was way off on that one! Explains why I never was a constant on Name that Tune.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  10 месяцев назад

      I love doing it I think it’s one of the coolest things about this channel because music and cars go together =) plus everyone hears something different