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Auto Anatomy I’m a pulmonary / critical care Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about classic cars. Please help us get these classics back on the road again!

Follow along as we bring these classics back to life, learning as we go.

So the old block is trashed. Picked up a new one but what should we do with the OG Flooded Corvair block? I’m thinking...
11/08/2025

So the old block is trashed. Picked up a new one but what should we do with the OG Flooded Corvair block? I’m thinking a coffee table with some piston legs and a glass top. Would make a nice giveaway at the convention…What would you do? Let me know below:

Oil analysis for the FLOODED Corvair engine. Iron is high but not to an alarming level. The engine is torn down comple...
11/07/2025

Oil analysis for the FLOODED Corvair engine. Iron is high but not to an alarming level. The engine is torn down completely and we have a smoking gun, but you’ll have to wait for the video to see what we found! Make sure you’re subscribed to our channel so you don’t miss a moment of bringing this classic back to life.

In case you were wondering why 140 cylinder heads make more power than a 110, here are some comparisons between the valv...
11/05/2025

In case you were wondering why 140 cylinder heads make more power than a 110, here are some comparisons between the valves. Here is a 110 intake valve in a 140 head & the second pic is a 110 intake next to a 140 intake next to a 140 exhaust.

Autopsy continues on the flooded Corvair engine. Looks like the bearings are trashed and the crank is grooved. In talk...
11/04/2025

Autopsy continues on the flooded Corvair engine. Looks like the bearings are trashed and the crank is grooved. In talking to some friends, perhaps the oil filter bypass failed and sent a bunch of trash through the bearings. Video to come soon! Make sure you’re subscribed to our channel so you don’t miss a moment!

The engine is OUT of the Flooded Corvair. So far I’ve found a LOT of glitter in the oil and signs are pointing to a bad...
10/28/2025

The engine is OUT of the Flooded Corvair. So far I’ve found a LOT of glitter in the oil and signs are pointing to a bad bearing. But it gives me a chance to rebuild the transmission and get rid of this terrible clutch. Autopsy video to come soon! Make sure to subscribe to our channel for the best in content.

The first set of LED tail lights has been shipped to and then should be available for purchase ASAP! These will only b...
10/27/2025

The first set of LED tail lights has been shipped to and then should be available for purchase ASAP! These will only be the outer lights (brake/turn/running). Pricing to be finalized this week but looking right around $50-60 plus shipping (includes LEDs and wiring). Also been working on LED panels for the 60-62 models! Here’s a quick preview!

Wrapping up the final details on 63–64 Corvair LED tail lights. Should be ready to start shipping in the next couple of ...
10/16/2025

Wrapping up the final details on 63–64 Corvair LED tail lights. Should be ready to start shipping in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested, drop me a message or email and I will get back with you ASAP! 60-62 owners, don’t fret as those are next!! Plus we have our tail light adapters available for 65-69 models in stock and ready to ship.

10/07/2025

Broken again?!?!? Bottom end noise on the FLOODED Corvair. What do you think is happening, and what should we do? Drive it till it blows? Pull it now and diagnose? Drop a comment and let me know what you think is wrong!

Attention EM owners! We haven’t forgotten about you, and here is the first look at LED tail lights for 60-64 cars. ...
10/02/2025

Attention EM owners! We haven’t forgotten about you, and here is the first look at LED tail lights for 60-64 cars. This particular set will be headed to Matt at for his 63 Spyder, but I’m hoping to have them for sale Vairy soon!

Beautiful day at Corvair show in Maggie Valley, NC! The weather is fine and so are the cars. About 80 Corvairs from ...
09/13/2025

Beautiful day at Corvair show in Maggie Valley, NC! The weather is fine and so are the cars. About 80 Corvairs from early to late, FCs and wagons made the trip to the mountains. the flooded Vair sticks out like a sore thumb in this field of beautiful rides, but we’re having fun!

Solving all the worlds Corvair problems!
09/13/2025

Solving all the worlds Corvair problems!

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