RafeeCorvair in the Heartland of the USA ; tel: 918-753-2486, 7days /week ; e-mail click here
At RafeeCorvair , we take pride in quality workmanship. Rafee brings two decades of experience , his love of the Corvair Automobile, his dedication &Personal Touch to every endeavor, with customer satisfaction always a priority.
Don't sweat it, Rafee got you covered!
New porch recently added to the shop to protect your Vair from the elements
so don't sweat it, I will treat your ride as I treat mine... and that's a lot of love!
We specialize in complete restorations, repairs & installations of all levels: here is an example of a complete restoration in progress...many times, you don't need to get so involved to restore your ride; in this case, it was necessary due to many layers of paint , and many body flaws needing correction.This baby is gonna look sick when I get done with it! I love my job!!!
Carburetor rebuilding service:
If you are looking to have your carburetors rebuilt, primaries and secondaries, you came to the right place. The work involves: take them apart, soak them in carburetor cleaner, inspect them to make sure they are complete and all parts are correct for that specific year. If any parts are missing or broken, don't worry, we can supply some new or good used ones. If the carburetors are still dirty after soaking, we will carefully media blast them. We will then re-assemble with a new throttle shaft, new choke pull-off, vacuum hose and rubber cap for the driver side carb., new stone filter and a complete carburetor kit. For those on a budget, many times, we can away with installing a Vitono'ring throttle shaft kit and re-use your choke pull-off if it is not broken; and then, we will test them in an engine at the shop to make sure everything is working properly, and semi-synchronize them. The reason we started taking this extra step a while back is that we were running into some problems with carburetors that had been rebuilt, the job was done right, but when installed, they would not perform properly. It's easy to forget that these carburetors are 50 some years old, sometimes, even if the unit looks fine, and after rebuilding and cleaning, the carburetor can just be worn-out and still not work right. So that is why we are taking this extra step at RafeeCorvair,that most other shops don't do. It will make it easy for you to install them in your ride, confident that they are ready to work. So don't hesitate to call us at 918-753-2486 for cost and time estimate. Most of the time, I prefer to rebuild your own carburetors. If I have to supply them, I can supply them too. Here are some pix of carburetor work.
This is basic rebuilding, if you want something fancier, we can do it for you.
Engine Rebuilding
When Rafee works on an engine, it is not merely to make it run, Rafee takes it a step beyond to what could be called an art form. A totally involving process that is very labor intensive, assembling and detailing an engine is one of Rafee's favorite moments and highest level of skill. Many work on engines, but a select few can do it right. Rafee stands behind his work not 100%, but 200 %. If you would like to discuss what Rafee can do for your Corvair,you can contact Rafee direct at 918-753-2486 , 7 days a week, on send us an e-mail.
140 HP slightly modified, daily driver
63 with a 110 HP PG modified, with a kick & some single chrome top air cleaners
63 150 HP Turbo with some bling, damn!
140 HP modified with a twist! seen in Rafman's 64.
Reverse rotation engine
Getting hooked up with some powder shrouds and bling! ready for the show
Looking for performance: Rafee can do it: 110 to 140 transformation:
A client brought his 65 500 to the shop, looking for some upgrades to his ride. Originally, the car was a 110 HP with a 3-speed manual transmission, regular dash from the factory. We decided on converting his engine to a 140 HP for better performance, nothing too radical, as he wants to be able to drive his ride everywhere without the extra tuning a more customized car would require. I went through the whole engine, we added a hotter cam (270 Isky, a very versatile choice), bigger pistons (size .040) and balanced rods. In this case, the customer supplied the modified heads (most of the time, I provide this service). We upgraded from a light duty clutch system to a heavy duty one for better grip;swapped the 3-speed junky transmission for a 4-speed one; added a dual exhaust system; switched the shifter to a Corsa one with a nice chrome handle; replaced the original dash with a Corsa one; added an electric fuel pump to eliminate vapor locking and possible leaking fuel to the crankcase; and other miscellaneous cosmetic improvements, such as powder-coated shrouds and alternator with internal regulator, and some bling. We also detailed the engine compartment and added some finishing touches. Turned out to be quite a project, but it was a lot fun doing it!
If you are looking for someone to take over your project, or have something similar done to your ride, RafeeCorvair can do it. So don't hesitate to give us a call at 918-753-2486, or e-mail.
See how a few modifications can turn your ride into a BADAZZ!
Damn, I love my job... I am the Picasso of Vairs.......
that was before, sucky, quack!
Almost done...
Repairing broken or stripped stud in engine block:
In this case, the stud snapped right above the block surface, making it impossible to extract it. For some reason, this broken stud was real hard to drill, even with high quality drill bits. I was not about to replace the whole block, as the engine was already mostly put together, so what to do? At the shop, I am able to use a torch and gently, I heated up the broken stud and melted most of it, keeping it red hot, I was able to punch out what was left with a chisel and a hammer. From there, I used a special tapping kit, that is available for rental on the "tool rental" page, and was able to drill, flare, re-tap, put a new insert, and install a good used stud: problem fixed, time and money saved. I can do this for your engine when there is a similar issue with broken studs, stripped holes, worn-out threads, etc... or you might be able to do-it-yourself, taking your time, and using the right tools... I know some of you will say it is easier to just replace the block; in this situation, I didn't have a spare block and was on a tight schedule; waiting for a block to arrive would take too long, I was able to do this in a couple of hours. Dang, having the right tools sure makes things easy! Check pix for work being done, easy fix.
broken piece has been hammered away.
drilled and cleaned, ready for flaring.
flared and ready for tapping.
tapping in session.
insert successfully installed.
it is a good idea to add some lock-tie to the insert.
Job done... damn, I'm good
I know you can do it too, with patience and common sense, don't let anybody tell you otherwise.
The right kit for the right job, you can rent it and do it yourself
available on the "tool rental" page of the shopping cart.
Don't hesitate to call me at 918-753-2486 with any questions you might have.
Fix it and put it back on the road, where it belongs!
Head Rebuilding :
Our head rebuilding service includes de-assembly, inspection, cleaning, sandblasting, installing new seats, deeper and wider for better performance, new guides, valves, valve springs, a valve job & re-surfacing .Complete port heads available. If the rails need to be re-surfaced, we can provide it,it will give a better seal when installing stock ,and especially aluminum valve covers. If there are any stripped spark plug holes, we can install inserts if possible, or re-weld. Heads will look spanking new.
custom wheels and disc brakes in a 63 ragtop
1960-69 after market light weight dual exhaust installation:
Looking to gain performance? Rafee can do it by replacing those bulky and heavy stock mufflers that restrict the air flow with new, light weight performance mufflers at a reasonable price. Can be a dual or single set-up. If you prefer to do it yourself, we offer this kit for sale, refer to "exhaust system".Here is a sound sample of the system installed.
60-9 rods rebuilding:
process: cleaning, sandblasting, checking each rod for any bend or damage, and resizing to factory specifications. We also offer balanced and lightened rods & Magnaflux rods,
ARP high performance connecting rod bolts .
balanced rods with ARP bolts, the choice of the Pros.
Interior - Convertible top installation - Powder coating
Lightened Flywheels - Crankshaft -Turbo charge
Electrical Troubleshooting
cam gear installation:
Rafee takes the guess work out by doing it right the first time. Whether you are replacing a worn-out gear by a new stock one or upgrading to a high performance cam gear, we can do it. For the low cost of $55, with the purchase of a new or reground camshaft and a stock cam gear, Rafee will install it, see REN188.The process for the failsafe cam gear is more labor intensive and the charge for that is $75, see REN189. We also remove and re-install pistons and rods, call for pricing.
Failsafe cam gear installation, see REN189 in "engine parts".
Stock cam gear installation, see REN188 in 'engine parts".
RafeeCorvairis committed to providing the highest level of service for the best value.
60-64 Rebuilt Rear Axle Bearings, cars & F/C.
The process involves several steps: dis-assembly, thorough cleaning, inspecting all parts, selecting the best ones, re-assembly using the proper shims to specifications. All work done & tested by Rafee in the shop & up and down the roads in his own cars. Rafee puts everything to the test behind the wheel, so you can rest assured that the products do work.
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