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Old May 13, 2023 | 08:52 AM
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Does anyone know what is meant on the Request for New Optional Equipment or Accessories for the 1963 ZO6 that includes
patch on rear wheelhouse.
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Old May 13, 2023 | 09:26 AM
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What document is this from
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Old May 13, 2023 | 09:34 AM
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RPO Z06 in 1963 included a modification to the right and left upper inner wheelhouse area wherein the preformed fiberglass was removed, and replaced with a hand-laid fiberglass patch. This had the effect of slightly widening the inner wheelhouse area to accommodate wider (ie. racing) tires. At the same time, the right and left rear fender forward lip edges were ground down, also to accommodate wider racing tires.
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Old May 13, 2023 | 02:07 PM
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The reason for this question is because my very early tanker (3022) has a added patch on the underside of each quarter panel and on the top side there is evidence coming thru the paint of a circle about four inches in diameter, so I’m not sure the reason is for these 2 patches toward the rear part of the quarter panel.
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My guess is a former owner added the air scoops for the rear brakes that were typical on the Grand Sports .
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Found on line dated February 14, 1962 titled original Request For New Optional Equipment or Accessories all pertaining to the ZO6 special performance equipment package.
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Got a text from my dealership. Said I should see the car next ! Dealer said they spoke to delivery today
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Got a text from my dealership. Said I should see the car next ! Dealer said they spoke to delivery today
Betting your in the wrong generation forum.
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well it is about Z06 after all
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Well there isn't much difference
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well it is about Z06 after all
My Z06 doesn't have these patches you described, yet I'm able to fit 345's out back
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Not all '63 Z06s had them, only the tankers did.
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Originally Posted by RREEVES
Does anyone know what is meant on the Request for New Optional Equipment or Accessories for the 1963 ZO6 that includes
patch on rear wheelhouse.
My 63 Tanker restoration they were not call patches, each rear Wheel Well section were cut out and wheel well caps were installed and bonded from the inside to give extra clearance for larger tires


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