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If this helps, there was a reason why Zora Duntov's stated that his favorite corvette and his best build was a 1964. 65 and up went cheap on the interior compared to 63 and 64. I have a 67 tri power vert and 64 coupe 365/ air hands down I would sell the 67 first if I had too
Well, that is your opinion. Personally, I think the molded door panels and not having to see all of those seams in the rear area of a coupe carpeting is definitely better. It looks like a patchwork quilt compared to the 65 up molded seamless carpet.
Well, that is your opinion. Personally, I think the molded door panels and not having to see all of those seams in the rear area of a coupe carpeting is definitely better. It looks like a patchwork quilt compared to the 65 up molded seamless carpet.
Yes, really.
If I had pictures of a 63/64 coupe with the original type carpet (many people today use the 65-up molded carpet in these cars) with all of the seams I referred to I would post them.
If they replace 63/4 carpet with later one piece molded, they are just being cheap. All those bound pieces of carpet are what quality looks like. Forgive the stupid ****-eyed speakers.
Yes, really.
If I had pictures of a 63/64 coupe with the original type carpet (many people today use the 65-up molded carpet in these cars) with all of the seams I referred to I would post them.
See pic below, 63-64 rear carpet sections.
I don’t purport to speak for everyone, but I do not know anyone with a ‘63, particularly a coupe, who would put the wrong year design carpeting in their cars in order to simplify the look in the interior by eliminating the seams.
I’d be interested to hear other 63-64 owners’ take on this.
I don’t purport to speak for everyone, but I do not know anyone with a ‘63, particularly a coupe, who would put the wrong year design carpeting in their cars in order to simplify the look in the interior by eliminating the seams.
I’d be interested to hear other 63-64 owners’ take on this.
I would not change a thing about my 63 coupe interior, it's beautiful just the way it came from the factory.
Here's one we can bat around for awhile-Assuming equal condition and originality what would the value difference be between a 64 365 hp coupe and a 67 300 hp roadster both solid #2 drivers
All of the back and forth about door panels and carpet is irrelevant to answering the OPs original question, which plain and simple is a '67. You may prefer a '64 over the '67, but cost wise, the '67 will be more.
All of the back and forth about door panels and carpet is irrelevant to answering the OPs original question, which plain and simple is a '67. You may prefer a '64 over the '67, but cost wise, the '67 will be more.
Not if I am the guy who has to pay that "cost".......
Getting back to the original question, high-horse 64 coupe VS low-horse 67 ragtop: here in Calif. the 67 will be worth more all day long; convertibles are more fun overall, and the styling changes inside and out make the 67 more appealing to a greater number of people. Add in the disc brakes, and it's a no-brainer. The horsepower difference is not much of a factor except for a Corvette purist, since these cars rarely get wrung out, and the increased maintenance of the solid-lifter motor is a turnoff for most (younger) folks. At least that's how I see it.
The decision is the buyers preference, and dependent on future plans.
The market has always favored the 67' model year. The cove louvers distract many people, but the safety mandates and refined drivetrain sway opinion in the 67s favor. The BB option and correct BB hood resonates with buyers wallets (even with SB cars). Restored 67s bring more money. Modified 67s do not enjoy as much of a price premium.
The 64' is a decluttered clean version of the 63 styling, with the refined drivetrain of the 2nd year of production. I am not a fan of 64 hubcaps, but knockoffs correct the issue. The 63/64 interior has a formal feel that eludes the later C2's. The coupe has a unique gran-touring driving feel and experience, that may not always be comfortable, but like a MB 350SL Gullwing it cannot be duplicated.
A modified 64' coupe with AC and upgraded disc brakes, power steering, suspension, and modern wheels is one of the cleanist looking and most comfortable driving cars on the road. It may not carve corners like the modern corvettes, but the feel and comfort on long drives is connected to the driver in a way that was lost even with the C3 series.
It comes down to deciding between an investment, or comfort, relationship.
Getting back to the original question, high-horse 64 coupe VS low-horse 67 ragtop: here in Calif. the 67 will be worth more all day long; convertibles are more fun overall, and the styling changes inside and out make the 67 more appealing to a greater number of people. Add in the disc brakes, and it's a no-brainer. The horsepower difference is not much of a factor except for a Corvette purist, since these cars rarely get wrung out, and the increased maintenance of the solid-lifter motor is a turnoff for most (younger) folks. At least that's how I see it.
Lou
67's rule. But, time for everyone to upgrade by at least 50 years.
Steve- since you were interested in opposing opinions to most- I like my 64 best of all midyears for exterior styling but I happen to like the 65-up type carpet.
Getting back to the original question, high-horse 64 coupe VS low-horse 67 ragtop: here in Calif. the 67 will be worth more all day long; convertibles are more fun overall, and the styling changes inside and out make the 67 more appealing to a greater number of people. Add in the disc brakes, and it's a no-brainer. The horsepower difference is not much of a factor except for a Corvette purist, since these cars rarely get wrung out, and the increased maintenance of the solid-lifter motor is a turnoff for most (younger) folks. At least that's how I see it.
Lou
Lou, you obviously have never owned a 1964 365 it is a an experience with in itself BAD TO THE BONE FAST plus you get a lot of seams in your carpet not cheap one piece carpet, you get a vinyl dash and interior not cheap plastic and a painted dash, you get gauges that are beautiful not normal flat gauges WEW I can go on for ever about the 64 its Iconic iconic
12-10-2017, 09:22 PM
67's rule. But, time for everyone to upgrade by at least 50 years. 
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