How many 1964 Corvettes still exist??
09-02-2003, 08:17 AM
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How many 1964 Corvettes still exist??
Has anyone seen any official estimates (like from GM) of how many 1964, or other mid-year, Corvettes still exist?
If I remember correctly, for 1964, there were about 22000 made with about 8000 of those coupes.
Tom Piper
If I remember correctly, for 1964, there were about 22000 made with about 8000 of those coupes.
Tom Piper
09-02-2003, 08:40 AM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (Tom Piper)
One of them is in Vero Beach, Fla. and gets driven everyday. The odometer doesn't work but I'd estimate it's got approx. 700k miles (3rd engine).
09-02-2003, 10:33 AM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (Tom Piper)
my 64 bought brand new in 64 is still located about 2 miles from my house. this is the 2nd owner after me. :chevy
09-02-2003, 12:51 PM
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One of them is in Vero Beach, Fla. and gets driven everyday. The odometer doesn't work but I'd estimate it's got approx. 700k miles (3rd engine).
When I restored mine in 1982, the odometer didn't work but the speedometer did. I took it to a place by Greensburg, Pa and had it rebuilt.
Since 1982, I've only put about 3K miles on it, but now the speedometer quit.
Where is the best place to send the speedometer assembly to get fixed?
Tom Piper
09-02-2003, 02:53 PM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (Tom Piper)
Tom Piper,
There isn't one in my garage in Wa. :sad:
Sorry, can't be of any help on this one.
It would be interesting to know though. :yesnod:
Craig :cheers: :chevy
There isn't one in my garage in Wa. :sad:
Sorry, can't be of any help on this one.
It would be interesting to know though. :yesnod:
Craig :cheers: :chevy
09-02-2003, 03:16 PM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (Tom Piper)
If I had to take a guess, I would say that somewhere on the order of 80% of the 64's are still around in one form or another. :seeya
09-02-2003, 04:00 PM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (Tom Piper)
Well. I have one. Exist or on the road? I would say the number still on the road is between 25 and 50%. Lots of cars got trashed back in the 70s when they were relatively cheap. They may exist somewhere as wrecks or in a field but will probably never see a road again.
09-02-2003, 04:28 PM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (Tom Piper)
A women that my wife works with, her husband now has his mothers 64 Red convertible, that she bought new.
09-02-2003, 07:07 PM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (Tom Piper)
I've got one.... #105578
09-02-2003, 07:28 PM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (Tom Piper)
I'd guess less than 50% are still around.
Got mine in 69 (nice rhyme eh?)
First registered owner----really. :chevy
Got mine in 69 (nice rhyme eh?)
First registered owner----really. :chevy
09-02-2003, 08:37 PM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (Tom Piper)
My 64 coupe is still hangin' in there with 59250 miles and with 80% of the original paint and still looks great. 300HP, PG, PW, PB, PS, Posi, Full tinted windows, AM/FM and white walls. A joy to drive. Washed and waxed it this afternoon so I can drive it on a Poker Run this Saturday. Life is great.
09-02-2003, 11:38 PM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (Tom Piper)
The odometer problem is very common.
When I restored mine in 1982, the odometer didn't work but the speedometer did. I took it to a place by Greensburg, Pa and had it rebuilt.
Since 1982, I've only put about 3K miles on it, but now the speedometer quit.
Where is the best place to send the speedometer assembly to get fixed?
Tom Piper[/QUOTE]
Tom - you talkin' about Stewart's in Youngwood (rte.119 between G-burg and New Stanton)? The old mechanic there re-biolt my tach 2 years ago. :thumbs:
:steering: Cruz :steering:
09-03-2003, 01:26 AM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (Tom Piper)
I have one, too. Mine is coupe with PS, PB, PW, tinted windows, air, b/u lights, 4 speed + posi, AM/FM. Still under partial restoration and driven every now and then...
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09-03-2003, 02:06 AM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (Tom Piper)
I think there are a lot more that have survived than people think. I'm guessing that 90% are still out there in one form or another. Actual Road Worthy Cars?? I'd say 75%.
09-03-2003, 09:14 AM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (Cruzmeisters)
Tom - you talkin' about Stewart's in Youngwood (rte.119 between G-burg and New Stanton)? The old mechanic there re-biolt my tach 2 years ago. :thumbs:
:steering: Cruz :steering:
:steering: Cruz :steering:
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09-03-2003, 09:17 AM
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Re: How many 1964 Corvettes still exist?? (steinboy56)
I think there are a lot more that have survived than people think. I'm guessing that 90% are still out there in one form or another. Actual Road Worthy Cars?? I'd say 75%.
My guess is about 40% are still road worthy.
Tom Piper