1963 Corvette Help
10-28-2016, 07:23 PM
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1963 Corvette Help
Can someone tell me exactly where to stencil the frame numbers and dates on my frame? I also need to know what decals and placement belongs on my radiator & expansion tank? Lastly help in installing accelerator ground strap. Pictures if possible. Thanks
10-28-2016, 08:40 PM
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There are several good C-2 restoration book available along with the Assembly Instruction Manual that show the location of many items. There is no decal on the expansion tank. 
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10-28-2016, 08:42 PM
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A good start is the NCRS judging Manual. I know there are some errors but it's a start. The other is the M.F. Dobbins fact book
10-29-2016, 10:00 AM
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63 Rad
10-29-2016, 04:00 PM
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Yes, the expansion tank has a small sticker, often with the digit "8" on it affixed to the inboard vertical face under the cap...repro stickers are available. Sorry, no pic...
10-29-2016, 04:13 PM
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10-29-2016, 04:43 PM
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LICS shows the sticker location thusly; along with their part number for the decal:
10-29-2016, 06:22 PM
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The very early cars had a metal plate on the radiator instead of the sticker. I dont know when they changed that
10-29-2016, 07:50 PM
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The caution label on the coolant supply tank is shown in the 63 assembly manual.
Also another coolant caution label on the left side of the radiator.
Pic's below from a February 1963 issue of Motor Trend magazine is of a new 63 FI coupe.
First pic is a scan from the Motor Trend magazine.
Second and third pic's are close up scans from the actual original 8X10 pic that I have from Motor Trend magzine.
Also another coolant caution label on the left side of the radiator.
Pic's below from a February 1963 issue of Motor Trend magazine is of a new 63 FI coupe.
First pic is a scan from the Motor Trend magazine.
Second and third pic's are close up scans from the actual original 8X10 pic that I have from Motor Trend magzine.
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10-29-2016, 08:02 PM
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And yes my car should have painted valve covers. I like these better. (And the original owner put them on first.)
