Vehicle Description
Rare silver 1963 split window 327/360 Fuelie Corvette. This
incredible split window Stingray has undergone an extensive frame
off restoration and was upgraded in the process with some very
tasteful upgrades. The Corvette body was removed from the frame and
sanded down to the gel-coat. The body had great fitment, the
bonding strips were all intact and there was no evidence of any
accidents. The original color was Sebring Silver. The decision was
made to go with House of Kolor's Orion High Impact Silver. The
paint and body work on this car is
exceptional and reminds you of the futuristic Duntov and Harley
Earl designs
showcased at the 1962 Motorama.
Under the hood is amazing and looks factory original with a correct
327/360hp rebuilt, replacement block in thee car, topped off with a
fuel injection setup and less than 500 break in miles. The second
engine pad picture shows the
original 327/360 block stampings, that decode as the
original numbers matching and date code correct stampings with
correct broach marks. Unfortunately the block was damaged and the
mechanic
shop misplaced the
original block, however the picture proves its authenticity of this
being a real fuelie car. The replacement block could be re-stamped
to match the original vin # if the next
owner chooses to take the car back to
original NCRS
judging standards.
The previous owner wanted the rumble of side exhaust which was
not
available
late 1963, so made the decision was made to change the rear valance
and upgrade the car with side exhaust. A freshly painted rear
valance with exhaust cutouts and side trim come with the car if you
prefer factory rear exhaust. The Borg Warner 4-speed was upgraded
to a more durable Muncie 4-speed transmission with a Hurst shifter
for better shifting with less synchro noise.
The black bucket seat interior is a very nice mix of new and very
well preserved original. The dash cluster, gauges, clock and radio
were professional refurbished and refaced by CGR Restoration in
South Carolina, they look factory correct and new with the correct
6500 redline tach. This shimmering silver Corvette is set off by
brand new chrome turbine style US Mag with performance radials and
looks amazing. Other wheel options
are
available if you
prefer the stock look.
EXTERIOR
: Extensive frame off restoration
Original 941 Sebring Silver split window Professionally painted
House of Kolor High Impact Silver
Lots of new chrome and show quality stainless
Upgraded with new factory side exhaust Comes with freshly painted
rear valance with cutouts and original side trim New Rambler
Turbine style chrome wheels and performance radials
INTERIOR
: Correct black bucket seat interior
Refurbished dash, radio, clock and gauges by CGR Restoration
Rare power windows Very nice original seats and door panels
New carpet
MECHANICS
: Original fuel injected 327/360hp car from the factory (see
original block picture)
Extensive mechanical restoration performed with attention to
detail
Freshly re-built 327/360hp Fuelie replacement block in the car
Rebuilt fuel injection unit by Jack Podell
Upgraded steel sleeve valves for unleaded gas Muncie 4-speed
transmission with Hurst shifter
casting #3851325, date P0603 June 63 Upgraded to Wilwood disc
brakes on the front Re-built distributor with correct ignition
shielding
UNDERCARRIAGE
: Frame off restored with pictures Frame was bead blasted and
Magna-fluxed for rust protection
Rebuilt F-40 suspension as seen in pictures Gorgeous fiberglass
floors
Original engine, cast date L42, December 4, 1962. Stamped front of
block FI206 RF 360hp, assembled 12/06/1962.
Upon disassembly the engine had excessive bore tolerances within
.060 oversize bore and a new block was necessary.
Previous owner sourced an original 1963 serial 3103742.
The engine pad F0I04 RF, Jan 4,1963, cast date A23, Jan 2 1963.
assembled Jan 04, 1963. Intake cast 11/2/62, Rochester unit serial
1964 part 7017375 mid December 1962, Mid December Delco Remy
distributor model 111022 serial 2M6. All original to this engine
dated November-December 1962.
Original stamp with broach marks. Engine was rebuilt by a engine
builder in Wisconsin and was bored .030 over, line honed. Heads
were replaced with 378246X from 1965 for larger stainless steel
valves. Their recommendation for unleaded fuel. The engine was not
decked to preserve the stamping, They indicate deck was within
.0001 specs/engine was broken in on dyno 365 hp with carb. The fuel
unit and distributor was sent to Jack Podell in Mishawka In for
professional rebuild.
The dash cluster, radio, clock were sent to CGR Restoration in SC
they confirmed it was a original high RPM tach and converted clock
to quartz movement. The odometer was left at original miles
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