corvairearlymodels:10_body:exteriorfront:general
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Front End
The front nose trim is different for every year Corvair.
Some things didn't change:
- Bumpers- All the same for the front
- Bumper Guards- Optional for all years.
- Windshield- All the same except for wagons. They have their own.
- Windshields were clear although a shaded windshield was an option for all years and models.
- 1960-62 the glass was laminated.
- 1963-64 the glass was tempered.
- Windshield trim- Stainless was used on 700's and Monza's only, all others (500's models got just rubber).
- Belt stainless trim was used on the trunk and front fenders on 700's models only.
- Front Parking light lenses are right and left.
- Front Parking light lenses are identical for all early years except the lens is clear for 1960-1962 and amber for 1963-1964.
1960
- No crease on 1960 center of trunk lid.
- Concave front panel.
- Headlight Bezels the same on both sides. (Also used on FC’s)
- Note the lack of windshield trim because it is a 500 model.
- Parking lights are clear. The lens are right and left.
1961
- Front panel points out to more trunk space.
- New Nose trim piece.
- Crease down center of trunk lid.
- New Headlight Bezels design. Right and left are different.
- Note the windshield trim because it is a 700 model.
- Note the belt stainless trim on the trunk lid edge and fenders because this is a 700 model.
1962
1963
- New 1 stainless nose trim.
- “Corvair” Emblem. (1 year only!!)
- Headlight Bezels now had black trim. Right and left are still different.
- First year of amber parking lights.
- Notice the Bumper Guards.
1964
Headlight Bezels
- 1961-64 are left and right.
- 1961-64 are the same except for the painted trim.
- 1961-62 have no paint or possibly some silver.
- 1963-64 have black trim.
Windshield Wiper Arms
Originally two different wiper arms were used
- Trico
- Anco.
Need pictures!
Bumper Guards
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