vettebuyer6369

Given the fact that the vast majority of midyears who had flares installed on their cars routinely in the 70s, have been restored back to their "non-flare" original state, I have to believe the overwhelming majority of splits that were cut out were understandably restored to correct configuration by now.

mrr23

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...placement.html

Working on this one now

Ol Blue

I have info for the current owner of 63 VIN 30867s114649.

CRX

Syd,

I have #107368.

Coupe
Red/red
FI
Currently has original paint.
Original drivetrain.

T&MRanch

Syd; Do you have me in the database?
I have a 63SW #30837 S117796.
Body 9065
Paint 936A
Trim 490M

I've owned the Vette since 1976 and believe it was purchased new in Bishop, CA. It is now a Porsche Talbot Yellow and is a numbers matching 340hp, 4 speed with Saddle interior. I'm not sure how to send pic's on the forum.
Thanks
Terry

gold63

Hi CRX,
Nice shot of your original paint '63! I haven't seen many with that claim.
I did not have your coupe #7,368 in my file. I'm guessing that it's a 4 speed? Does it have any power options?

The closest car to yours that I have recorded is #7,366, a Blue/Blue 300 4spd coupe that was modified and a project when listed with Body #4,028

Thanks!
Syd

gold63

Hi Terry,
Yes I have your '63 listed in my database as you describe, a White/Saddle 340 4spd Coupe, body #9,065.
I did not have a note that it was now painted Yellow.

I think your trim code is 490 N (not M) ?

Thanks Terry!
Syd

CRX

Syd,

Thanks.

Yes, it has the original 4 spd. trans. It's a 327/360 FI car - no power options.

Railroadman

Just found out that my '63, which I mentioned on here several months back, DOES still exist, or at least did exist in 2002. It's 30867S119803, and it was titled in Illinois August 5, 2002. You may update your records accordingly.

Here's the thread I started on this:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1589390718

gold63

That's cool that you were able to track it to 2002. I had your old '63 listed as last being seen in 1976. I'll update it's entry to '02.
Can you please confirm it's original colors for me. Is it Silver Blue/Blue?
Was it a 340 hp 4spd??

Thanks!
Syd

Railroadman

Syd, car was - as far as I recall - a 340, and I am sure it was a 4 speed. Had a higher red line and I think it had a Holley carb. It was ratty primer when I got it, I stripped it down and gave it a rather crappy Sunfire Yellow paint job, my first attempt at doing that work.

At the time I owned that I had absolutely no clue what a trim tag was, so I am no help on what it was originally.

Bob 66 coupe

I know there are several in Charlotte, NC but have no idea of their serial numbers. The one I have seen look like they are right off the showroom floor, but with some interior upgrades.

gold63

Thanks Railroadman.
I hope it turns up again soon!


Syd

magredrod

Syd,
How many coupes and convertibles are you up to as of today? This is 15884 that you can see was really neglected. I bought it last Sept and its being completely rebuilt.

Thanks,
Rod

gold63

Hi Rod,
As of today I have info listed in one form or the other on 2,212 Coupes and 1,726 Convertibles.
I have your '63 #15,884 listed as a Blue/Blue NOM Coupe, Body #8,279. Glad to see she's being taken care of!
Interestingly, I also have another Coupe on my list with the same vin. It was listed as a Silver/Red 300 4spd Coupe with PS. I didn't record it's body number so I must have seen it a while back.
There are quite a few cars with multiple listings throughout my file. For most cases it's most likely an error in communication of the correct serial number. By chance, was your car ever Silver?

Hope you will post some resto pix

Thanks Rod!
Syd

ertdfgcvb

Great thread! I sold my '65 roadster 47 years ago and over the decades have wondered whether she is still rolling. The above numbers give a hint of her fate.

magredrod

Syd,

I appreciate your reply and info. Unfortunately the history I have on the car is very limited.
The Body tag reads:
STYLE 63 837 8279 BODY
TRIM 490J 916A PAINT


By all impressions it does appear to have been Blue/Blue before it was stored outside (supposedly in KY) for many many years to rust away. Due to the massive rebuild efforts and not having any drivetrain components it will be updated with a modern drivetrain, custom chassis, electronics, etc. but still retain the original look of the '63 interior and exterior. I know some C2 owners frown on this type of restoration but it will be a great looking car when finished. It will be on display at the National Corvette Museum when completed in the Spring of '16 as SPECVETTE #002. I'll be sure to post pictures along the way.

Thanks,
Rod

SPLITRAY

Sooo close! Mine is #16445, original Daytona blue 340 but I bought it riverside red with a 350. Still RR but with a 383 stroker and soon to be flame or torch red. Have had it for 32 years.

gold63

SPLITRAY,
The '63 I have listed to date that is closest to yours is #16.449, said to be an Ermine White/Black 300hp 4spd Coupe.
I have yours listed as described. What is your cars Body number?
32 yrs is fantastic! I've had my old Saddle Coupe for 23 or so.

Syd

orourke

I wanted to see if you had this split window in your data base.

#104989. Silver blue over dark blue. 327 300hp. 4speed.

Marty.