Shout-Outs & Acknowledgements
Recognizing those who helped make this restoration possible
Special Thanks
Contributors & Supporters
The Forest Community
To all my fellow forest dwellers who provided encouragement, parts storage, and didn't mind the occasional late-night wrench-dropping sounds.
Corvair Enthusiasts Club
For their technical expertise, rare parts sourcing, and not being too startled when a Sasquatch showed up at the monthly meetings.
Local Auto Parts Store
For their patience with my unusual requests and for maintaining a "no questions asked" policy about my appearance.
Technical Support
Corvair Specialties
The ultimate Corvair expert who knows every inch of these vehicles inside and out. Their unmatched mechanical expertise and deep understanding of Corvair engineering makes them the go-to specialist for any Corvair restoration. Follow their amazing work on Instagram.
Online Corvair Forums
The virtual community that never sleeps and always has an answer to even the most obscure Corvair questions.
Vintage Car Documentation Project
For preserving and digitizing original manuals and schematics that were essential to this restoration.
Parts & Supplies
Clark's Corvair Parts
For over 52 years, Clark’s Corvair Parts (400 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370) has proudly served as the trusted partner of Corvair restorers and collectors worldwide. Passionate and authoritative, the team provides an unmatched selection of quality, factory-correct Corvair components along with expert guidance and superior customer service for every classic project. As countless restorers attest, Clark’s is “The ultimate resource for Corvair-specific components, without which this restoration would have been impossible.” Over five decades, Clark’s has built its reputation by fueling the dreams of Corvair enthusiasts and making even the most challenging restorations possible. When it comes to preserving the legacy of the Chevrolet Corvair, Clark’s Corvair Parts stands unrivaled — a tradition of excellence and commitment since 1973.
Corvair Ranch
Jeff Stonesifer is one of the best in the business. He was able to find me all the hard-to-find parts and get them to me so the process could keep going. Also, on a side note, he is so nice, unlike others on the west coast
Special Note
I have been working on Corvairs for years and driving them most of my life. In all that time, Clarks Corvair and Corvair Ranch were there for everything I needed. They understand what it takes to make a customer happy. There are others in the industry who are never nice and hard to deal with, and feels the need to tell me I don't know what I am doing, and suprisingly he is always right and his bad parts are never the issue. If you like being treated like shit, order on the west coast from some jackalope
A Personal Note from Bigfoot
This restoration journey would not have been possible without the support, knowledge, and patience of countless individuals. From the moment I dragged this rusty Corvair from its barn grave, to the first time the restored engine roared to life, I've been fortunate to have an amazing community behind me.
Special thanks to my dad, who instilled in me a love for automobiles despite our obvious species differences. His guidance from the human world has been invaluable.
To everyone who didn't run away screaming when they saw a 8-foot tall cryptid working on a classic car: your open-mindedness is appreciated more than you know.
This project has been as much about building relationships as it has been about rebuilding a car. Thank you all for being part of this legendary restoration.
— Bigfoot