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Original Base Price |
$4,037.00
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No. Produced |
10,919
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Fisher
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No. Doors |
2
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Passengers |
2
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Model Number |
837
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Weight |
2,881lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
98 inches
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Length |
175.3 inches
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Width |
57 inches
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Height |
49.3 inches
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Front Tread |
56.3 inches
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Rear Tread |
57 inches
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Engine | |
Type | Turbo-Fire V8, valve-in-head | |
Displacement | 327 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3 1/4 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 10.5 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | 11.25 to 1 | |
Brake Horsepower | 250@4400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
Torque | 350@2800 | |
Main Bearings | 5 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
Block Material | Cast alloy iron | |
Engine Numbers | Suffix RC (M/T) or SC (A/T) | |
Engine No. Location | On front right side of block. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Downdraft 4-barrel
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Make |
Carter
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Transmission | |
Type | Synchronous 3-speed manual | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.47 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.53 to 1 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 2.80 to 1 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
10 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.36 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent ball joint with coil springs
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Rear |
Transverse leaf springs
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Steering Gear |
Recirculating ball
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Brakes |
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Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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Front Size |
11 inches
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Rear Size |
11 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
11 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Dual | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | |
Radiator | Cross flow | |
Fuel Type | Premium | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | 15 | |
Tire Type | 4-ply | |
Tire Size | 6.7 x 15 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 20 Gallons | |
Oil | 4 Quarts | |
Transmission | 4 Pints | |
Cooling System | 15.5 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 3.72 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Milestone Car
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | 30867S100001 to 30867S121513 | |
VIN Description | Total Digits: 12 |
| Digits 1: Model year |
| Digits 2-3: Series |
| Digits 4-5: Body style |
| Digits 6: Assembly plant |
| Digits 7-12: Production number |
VIN Location | On left front body hinge pillar directly below the upper door hinge. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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Production no. for all 1963 Corvette Convertibles C2 Generation
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References | |
OldRide.com | Website
www.OldRide.com |
CorvSport.com | Website |
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
Motor Age April 1963 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | Ermine White |
| Tuxedo Black |
| Silver Blue |
| Daytona Blue |
| Riverside Red |
| Saddle Tan |
| Sebring Silver |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Powerglide automatic transmission | Opt |
| Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles | Opt |
| 4-Speed manual transmission | Opt |
| Power windows | Opt |
| Air conditioning | Opt |
| Power brakes | Opt |
| Power steering | Opt |
| AM-FM Radio (U69) | Opt |
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