I have always been interested in Corvair "lasts"; '62 Station Wagons, '64 Rampsides, and '65 Greenbriers. Another member of CORSA West told be about a '64 Rampside listed in the Recycler for $200 (no drivetrain).
	I took a look at it and although it looked rough, the body was solid. All the rust was surface rust only, so no major bodywork would be required. I bought it in January, 2000.
	I am not very mechanically inclined, so I left it with my mechanic with the understanding that he would do the restoration and I would write the checks!
	A little over six months later, it was ready for its first road trip: a weekend beach camping trip sponsored by CORSA West. A few more mechanical tweaks were needed, but once they were complete, everything has been fine.
	The body work is mostly complete, but much still needs to be done inside. I have a Spyder dash installed, but all the upholstery work remains to be completed. The wiring is in need of replacement and a new dash wiring harness is on order, but is proving difficult to get.
	I plan on using my Rampside as a working truck. I have already used it to haul 1100 lbs. of unusable Corvair scrap iron to the recyclers. To prevent further scratches and dings in the bed, I plan on putting in a paint-on bed liner.
	As is true of most Corvairs, my Rampside will always be a 'work in progress'!"

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