kandbstewart@comcast

A AM & FM Radio was not available in 63 I have been told. What does the correct radio go for now day? What is the AM & FM worth? I just want a idea of the cost. I want my Corvette to be correct.

kingwoodvette

Early 63s came with a Wonder Bar AM radio. Sometime during the production the am/fm became available. I not sure of the serial number break but someone with be able to offer that. Can you post a picture of your radio?

you may have the correct radio.

fueliemike

G M Letter dated February 6th 1963, AM/FM radio (U69) would start to become available, in Corvette.

Norse927

It appears 9,178 or 42.66% were equipped with the U69 AM-FM Radio for $174.35.
https://www.corvsport.com/1963-c2-co...actory_Options

63driver

The earliest 63 with an AM/FM Radio is 9XXX. It's a February car. It's been inspected every way it can be and the radio has been accepted as factory installed.

Nowhere Man

How would a am/fm installation be different then a AM?

Norse927

There's a slider switch on left side of radio.

63driver

Here ya go.

• The addition of capacitors
• The antenna cable is different
• The mounting plate under the left rear fender is steel for AM
• The mounting plate under the left rear fender is aluminum for AM/FM and it is larger
• The connections for AM/FM under the left rear fender are different

Those are the obvious ones.

Nowhere Man

well I did not know all that. its a good thing I don't want to buy a 63. to many things to remember.

begee22

If I recall in a earlier post this car had a early VIN (4???) comes to mind but he had purchased a set of frosted hubcaps that were supposedly correct for build date. That being the case AM/FM not available then. If my memory is wrong I stand by to be scolded. begee22

TC233

I can honestly say with total confidence I did not know any of the 5 points made above, thanks for that!

Steve Stone

I am the original owner of my Vette, #9407. It was built towards the end of February, 1963. I will always remember the original AM- wonderbar radio since it was out of the car more than it was in since it needed to have the wonderbar function serviced. I still have this radio but now have upgraded to a better radio that has a search function that works, AM/FM capability and I can listen to my music on my IPOD.

Safe driving and safe health to all,

Steve Stone (original owner, 1963 triple black convertible, 584,000 miles)

Ol Blue

I did NOT order the AM/FM radio for my 63 however it came with it. My car is a mid-May car.

begee22

Born 4/27/63 with AM/FM.

Andy Cabral

Steve,

I have Vin#9403. Do you have any original paperwork from when you ordered your car? If so, would you share it?

Thanks
Andy

Easy Rhino

Damn, you guys know some stuff.

Steve Stone

Andy thank you for your interest in our ride.

I do not have any paperwork from the early days. It was not important to me to keep and preserve. Our Vettes were probably built the same day. Pretty cool!!!

I am the original owner of my '63 triple black convertible and took possession of it on Feb.27, 1963. I placed my order the first week of Oct, 1962.

My engine was built on Feb. 2, 1963. My Vette was delivered to Rapids Chevrolet in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Feb. 25, 1963. I was 18 years old when I stared buying it. I paid every dime on it but did need Dad (with Mom's approval) to cosign the loan.

I ordered 340HP, 4 speed (T10), positraction, 4:11 gears, hardtop, AM radio, white wall tires. Still have the original engine (not currently under the hood), transmission, hardtop, radio.

Below are some links to our story and ride.

https://journal.classiccars.com/2018...-and-counting/

http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-...rolet-corvette

You Tube

You Tube

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...MzYUVXZkFUVTBR

Sate travels and health to all.

Steve Stone (original owner, ’63 triple black convertible, 584,000 miles)