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1964 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1964 the Corvette made its debut with several improvements including redesigned shock absorbers and changes to the front and rear springs, added more body insulation, along with revised transmission mounts and shift linkage, all adding up to a more quiet comfortable ride. On the performance side a higher horse power “fuelie “ was added to the engine lineup with 375 hp, along with four other 327 V8’s as an option producing 250, 300, 350, and 365 hp. The big style change for 1964 was the hardtop and the loss of its split rear-window design moving to a more conventional single-piece rear window.1964 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Corvette | |||||
08 | 37 | 2 Dr Fastback Coupe | $4,252 | 2,945 lbs | 8,304 |
08 | 67 | 2 Dr Convertible | $4,037 | 2,960 lbs | 13,925 |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Lenght | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Corvette | 98 in | 175.3 in | 69.6 in | 56.8 in | 57.6 in | 6.70 x 15 |
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Options
Code | Description | Price |
898 | Genuine Leather Seats | $80.70 |
A01 | Soft-Ray Tinted Windows (all glass) | $16.15 |
A02 | Soft-Ray Tinted Windshield | $10.80 |
A31 | Power Windows | $59.20 |
C07 | Auxiliary Hardtop | $236.75 |
C48 | Heater & Defroster Deletion (credit) | $100.00 |
C60 | Air Conditioning | $421.80 |
F40 | Special Front & Rear Suspension | $37.70 |
G80 | Positraction Rear Axle | $43.05 |
G91 | Special Highway Axle 3.08:1 Ratio | $2.20 |
J50 | Power Brakes | $43.05 |
J56* | Special Sintered Metallic Brake Package | $630.00 |
J65 | Sintered Metallic Brakes | $37.70 |
K66 | Transistor Ingnition System | $65.35 |
L75 | 327-cid/300-hp V8 | $53.80 |
L76 | 327-cid/365-hp V8 | $107.60 |
L84 | 327-cid/375-hp V8 | $538.40 |
M20 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | $188.30 |
M35 | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | $199.10 |
N03 | 36-Gallon Fuel Tank | $202.30 |
N11 | Off Road Exhaust System | $37.70 |
N40 | Power Steering | $75.35 |
P48 | Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels | $322.80 |
P91 | 6.70 x 15 Nylon Black Sidewall Tires | $15.70 |
P92 | 6.70 x 15 Rayon White Sidewall Tires | $31.85 |
T86 | Back-Up Lights | $10.80 |
U69 | AM-FM Radio | $174.35 |
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options
Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.Letter Code | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Carburetor |
RC | 8-327 | 250 | 350 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
RD | 8-327 * | 300 | 360 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
RE | 8-327 + # | 365 | 350 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
RF | 8-327 + | 375 | 350 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | Fuel Injection |
RP | 8-327 | 250 | 350 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
RQ | 8-327 * | 300 | 360 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
RR | 8-327 + # | 365 | 350 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
RT | 8-327 + # | 365 | 350 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
RU | 8-327 + # | 365 | 350 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
RX | 8-327 + | 375 | 350 | 3 & 4-Speed Manual | Fuel Injection |
SC | 8-327 | 250 | 350 | Powerglide | 4 BC |
SD | 8-327 * | 300 | 360 | Powerglide | 4 BC |
SK | 8-327 | 250 | 350 | Powerglide | 4 BC |
SL | 8-327 * | 300 | 360 | Powerglide | 4 BC |
Transmission Codes
Transmission | Location |
3-Speed Manual | Stamped on rear face of upper right corner |
4-Speed Manual | Stamped on right side of case ahead of the extension |
Powerglide | Stamped on the bottom of oil pan |
Plant and Type Designation Prefix | Plant | Transmission Type |
W | Warner Gear | 3-Speed |
S | Saginaw | 3-Speed |
M | Muncie | 3-Speed, Overdrive* |
C | Cleveland | Powerglide |
T | Toledo | Powerglide |
D | Saginaw | Overdrive |
K | McKinnon | 3-Speed |
E | McKinnon | Powerglide |
O | Saginaw | Overdrive |
A | Cleveland | 2-Speed, Manual Powerglide |
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior Paint Codes
Color Name / Code | Color Image | Color Name / Code | Color Image |
900 - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - 88 Dulux® Code - 93-005 | 932 - Saddle Tan Metallic Lucite® Code - 4392L Dulux® Code - 181-96217 | ||
912 - Silver Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4250L Dulux® Code - 181-95180 | 936 - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774 | ||
916 - Daytona Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4395L Dulux® Code - 181-96220 | 940 - Satin Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4247L Dulux® Code - 181-95176 | ||
923 - Riverside Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH Dulux® Code - 93-93037H | |||
NOTES: General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left rear wheel housing. Corvette paint code plate is under the dash, below the glove compartment. |
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Interior Paint Codes
Color Name / Code | Color Image | Color Name / Code | Color Image |
Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4430L (flat) | Red Lucite® Code - 4465LH (flat) | ||
Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH (semi-gloss) | Black Lucite® Code - 4466L (flat) | ||
NOTE: Unrubbed LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable to original unrubbed interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required, use DuPont #4528 flattening compound to reduce gloss. |
Trunk Colors (spatter finish) |
Gray 389-195 |
Axle Codes
Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.Codes - Non-Locking | Codes - Locking | Ratio | Inspection Cover |
CZ | CJ | 3.08 | 10 Bolt |
CA | CB | 3.36 | 10 Bolt |
CC | 3.55 | 12 Bolt | |
CX | CD | 3.70 | 12 Bolt |
CE | 4.11 | 12 Bolt | |
CF | 4.56 | 12 Bolt |
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