Karl Cozad, Rear Engine V8 Convertible - Kansas City, Missouri
Please note that Karl's car was car was sold to Terry Kalp in March 2020
1966 Corvair Corsa. Originally a 140 hp, the converion to an Olds 215 V8 was started in 1969. Engine was put in car and front end chopped up for radiator and fan, but not completed. The car sat in a garage, covered with blankets for 40 years. In 2010 a restoration was commenced by its third owner. I purchased the car from him. Paint and body was excellent, but the engine had a cracked #3 piston -- I have since overhauled the entire engine. Inside, there was less than .0001 wear -- a new engine!
The completed engine has MSD fuel injection with a Spectre Performance air filter, Mallory LED ignition, Dakota Digital Cruise, Clark's stereo, Corbeau seats, American Classic gauges (with a gps speedometer), Be-Cool radiator (with 6.5 gals of coolant), Spal 2200 cfm fan, and American Racing VN-105D 15" wheels with disc brakes front/drum rear.
The completed engine has MSD fuel injection with a Spectre Performance air filter, Mallory LED ignition, Dakota Digital Cruise, Clark's stereo, Corbeau seats, American Classic gauges (with a gps speedometer), Be-Cool radiator (with 6.5 gals of coolant), Spal 2200 cfm fan, and American Racing VN-105D 15" wheels with disc brakes front/drum rear.
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December, 2014 Update
In 2014 I added front wheel disc brakes and changed out the wiring system - all new from front to back. I also changed fuel pump system to internal to the fuel tank -- the external pump would surge on very hot days and a long drive. The car is a very pleasant driver!
