Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale August 17th - 19th, 2017 at
Russo and Steele's 17th Annual Monterey, California Auction. Please
contact us for more information. 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe
VIN # 30837S112825 Nut and bolt frame off restoration just
completed with 50 test miles since completion. Restoration pictures
and receipts are included with the sale. Matching numbers 327/ 340
hp engine. Casting number 3782870. Date code C 20 3. Engine pad
number 3112825 F0327RE. Engine was rebuilt and dynode at cam
break-in at 6,000 RPM producing 344.7 hp. Rebuilt 4 speed
transmission with VIN# and assembly stamping on the side case.
Dated C25, March 25, 1963. Rear end stamp code CE 3 7 63, 4.11:1
positraction. Rebuilt and correct carburetor. New fuel lines
sending unit and gas tank. New brake lines including emergency
brake cables. New master cylinder, wheel cylinders and brake drums.
New body mounts and shims. New front suspension including tie rod,
tie rod ends, upper and lower "A" arm bushing and sway bar
bushings. New rear spring and spring bushings. New shocks all
round. New radiator, with correct hoses and hose clamps. New
wiring, with most electrical components rebuilt or replaced with
new. Rebuilt head light motors. Rebuilt wiper motor. New upper and
lower ignition shielding. Restored air cleaner. Fully detailed
engine compartment. Runs and drives great. Original trim tag. Paint
code 936A, Ermine White. Show quality inside and out base/ clear
coat paint. Very nice body with bonding strips intact. Body was
taken off the frame and the under body was fully cleaned and
detailed with exposed original bare fiberglass floors. Frame is
rust free and is fully restored and correctly detailed as it should
be. All chrome has been triple plated and is show quality. All
exterior stainless steel moldings were removed and polished to show
quality standards. All new body emblems and gas cap door. Restored
front grille with new grille surround moldings. All new body
weather stripping all round. New windshield, rear glass, quarter
vent window weather stripping. New window runners and felts. New
windshield. Rest of the glass is original to the car. Steel wheels
with radial white stripe tires. Restored hub caps. Trim code 490L,
Red vinyl. Show quality interior. New seat covers, door panels, arm
rests, headliner and carpet. Restored dash and pads. Restored gauge
cluster. New dash bezels. New shifter. New glove box door. Correct
AM/ FM radio. New pedal pads and gas pedal. New tach and speedo
cables. New rear compartment vinyl trim. Restored interior metal
trim. New interior lights. This is truly a fine and restored
example of an America icon. A worthy and great addition to any car
collection.
