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The 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Stringray

1964 Green Corvette Coupe

The 1964 Corvette Stingray coupe lost it's split window, as well as the trim panels on the hood. The indentations on the hood were left which makes the '64 hood unique to this year. The left rear pillar vent in the coupe is now functional and uses a new 3 speed fan to pull in fresh air for better ventilation in the coupe. A new color "Satin Silver" was introduced this year. A new "simpler" rocker panel trim was added and the door release knobs were now finished in chrome.

Production Options and Build Statistics

Total 1964 Corvettes Built - 22,229

Total 1964 Coupes - 8,304
Total 1964 Convertibles - 13,925

Serial Numbers
Coupe 40837S100001 - 40837S122229
Convertible40867S100001 - 40867S122229

The "Vehicle Identification Number" (also VIN or serial number) is located on a stainless steel plate welded to the right side hinge pillar cross-brace under the glove box.

Serial Number Decoder

PositionCharacterDescription
141964
2-308body series: Corvette
4-567convertible
4-537coupe
6SAssembled in St. Louis, MO
7-12100001 to 122229production sequence

Engine Serial Number Decoder


1964 Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block after the engine number


PositionValueDescription
1 to 70001001Sequential Production Number
8F or TFlint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
9 to 10Carburetion & Transmission
  • RC = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • RD = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • RE = 327-cid 365-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission or special high-performance manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • RF = 327-cid 375-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and fuel injection
  • RP = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
  • RQ = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
  • RR = 327-cid 365-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission or special high-performance manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
  • RT = 327-cid 365-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • RU = 327-cid 365-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
  • RX = 327-cid 375-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and fuel injection
  • SC = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and a four-barrel carburetor
  • SD = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and four-barrel carburetor
  • SK = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
  • SL = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning

The body number plate is located on the engine side of the cowl. The Fisher Body Style Number identifies the model of Corvette. 64-0867 - Corvette Sting Ray convertible 64-0867 - Corvette Sting Ray coupe The body number is the serial number of the body. The trim number represents the color of the interior, the paint color is the exterior "Magic Mirror" paint color.

Production Options

RPO
Description
Cost
Total
Prod.
%
898Genuine Leather Seats$80.70 1,334 6.0%
A01Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows$16.15 6,031 27.1%
A02Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield Only$10.80 6,387 28.7%
A31Power Windows$59.20 3,706 16.7%
C07Auxiliary Hardtop$236.75 7,023 31.6%
C48Heater/Defroster DeleteN/A 60 0.3%
C60Air Conditioning$421.80 1,988 8.9%
F40Special Front/Rear Suspension$37.70 82 0.4%
G81Positraction Rear Axle$43.05 18,279 82.2%
G91Special Highway Axle Ratio (3.08:1)$2.20 2,310 10.4%
J50Power Brakes$43.05 2,270 10.2%
J56Heavy Duty Brake Equipment$629.50 29 0.1%
J65Sintered Metallic Brakes$53.80 4,780 21.5%
K66Transistor Ignition System$75.35 552 2.5%
L75327ci, 300hp Engine$53.80 10,471 47.1%
L76327ci 365hp Engine$107.60 7,171 32.3%
L84327ci, 375hp Engine - Fuel Injection$538.00 1,325 6.0%
M204-speed Manual Transmission$188.30 19,034 85.6%
M35Powerglide Automatic Transmission$199.10 2,480 11.2%
N0336.5-Gallon Fuel Tank (Coupe)$202.30 38 0.2%
N11Offroad Exhaust System$37.70 1,953 8.8%
N40Power Steering$75.35 3,126 14.1%
P4815 z 6L Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels$322.80 806 3.6%
P91Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon cord$15.70 372 1.7%
P92Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 rayon cord$31.85 19,997 90.0%
T86Backup Lamps$10.80 11,085 49.9%
U69AM/FM Radio$176.50 20,934 94.2%

Color Options for 1964

RPO
Color
Cost
Ditzler
Dupont
RMNumber
Soft Top Color
Interior Color
Total
Prod.
%
900Tuxedo Black$0.00DDL-9300N/A88-LBK-R-SI-WA-946 N/A N/A
912Silver Blue$0.00DDL-12546N/A4250-LB-BK-DBA-1481 N/A N/A
916Daytona Blue$0.00DDL-12696N/A4395-LB-SI-WA-1539 N/A N/A
923Riverside Red$0.00DDL-70961N/A2931-LHBK-R-WA-1138R N/A N/A
932Saddle Tan$0.00DDL-222269N/A4392-LS-WA-1537 N/A N/A
936Ermine White$0.00DDL-8259N/A4024-LB-BK-R-S-SI-WA-1199 N/A N/A
940Satin Silver$0.00DDL-32173N/A4247-LB-BK-R-SI-WA-1477 N/A N/A
941Special Silver Combination$0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A N/A N/A
Color Codes: B=Blue, BG=Beige, BK=Black, L=Leather, R=Red, S=Saddle, SI=Silver, V=Vinyl, W=White

Interior Colors

RPO
Color
Cost
Total
Prod.
%
STDBlack Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
490 A-G-HRed Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
490 B-J-KBlue Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
490 C-L-MSaddle Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
491 ATwo-Tone Silver and Gray Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
491 B-M-NTwo-Tone Silver and Blue Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
491 CTwo-Tone White and Black Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
491 D-P-QTwo-Tone White and Red Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
491 G-R-STwo-Tone White and Blue Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
491 H-T-UTwo-Tone White and Saddle Vinyl$0.00 N/A N/A
898 ABlack Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
898 C-D-G-HSaddle Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
898 E-F-L-MRed Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
898 J-K-N-PBlue Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
899 ATwo-Tone Silver and Gray Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
899 B-M-NTwo-Tone Silver and Blue Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
899 CTwo-Tone White and Black Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
899 D-P-QTwo-Tone White and Red Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
899 G-R-STwo-Tone White and Blue Leather$0.00 N/A N/A
899 H-T-UTwo-Tone White and Saddle Leather$0.00 N/A N/A


1964 Corvette Specifications

Mechanical Dimensions

FeatureCoupeConvertible
Wheelbase98 inches (2.489 m)98 inches (2.489 m)
Overall length175.3 inches (4.453 m)175.2 inches (4.450 m)
Overall width69.6 inches (1.768 m)69.6 inches (1.768 m)
Overall height49.8 inches (1.265 m)
Front tread56.8 inches (1.443 m)56.8 inches (1.443 m)
Rear tread57.6 inches (1.463 m)57.6 inches (1.463 m)
FrameFull-length ladder type with five cross members and separate bodyFull-length ladder type with five cross members and separate body
Ground Clearance5 inches (12.7 cm)5 inches (12.7 cm)
Front suspensionIndependent upper and lower A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar;tubular shocksIndependent upper and lower A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar;tubular shocks
Rear suspensionIndependent with fixed differential; nine leaf springs; lateral struts and universally-jointed axle shafts radius arms and direct-acting shock absorbersIndependent with fixed differential; nine leaf springs; lateral struts and universally-jointed axle shafts radius arms and direct-acting shock absorbers
SteeringSaginaw recirculating ball, 17:1 ratio, 3.4 turns to lockSaginaw recirculating ball, 17:1 ratio, 3.4 turns to lock
Rear axle typeHypoid semi-floatingHypoid semi-floating
BrakesHydraulic, duo-servo, self-adjusting with sintered iron linings and cast iron drumsHydraulic, duo-servo, self-adjusting with sintered iron linings and cast iron drums
Front Drum diameter11x2.75 inches11x2.75 inches
Rear Drum diameter11x2.0 inches11x2.0 inches
Total swept area134 square inches134 square inches
Wheels15" 5-lug steel disc15" 5-lug steel disc
Standard rear axle ratio3.70:13.70:1


Engine Specifications

FeatureBase EngineRPO L75RPO L76RPO L84
TypeV-8, Overhead valveV-8, Overhead valveV-8, Overhead valveV-8, Overhead valve
BlockCast iron blockCast iron blockCast iron blockCast iron block
Displacement327 cid327 cid327 cid327 cid
Bore & Stroke4.00 x 3.254.00 x 3.254.00 x 3.254.00 x 3.25
Compression ratio10.50:110.50:111.0:111.0:1
Brake horsepower250 @ 4400 rpm300@5000 rpm365@6200375@6200 rpm
Torque350 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm360 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm350 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm350 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Main bearingfivefivefivefive
Valve liftershydraulichydraulicMechanical valve lifters & High-lift camshaftMechanical valve lifters & High-lift camshaft
CarburetorCarter Four-Barrel Type WCFB Model 3501SCarter Aluminum Type AFB four-barrelHolley four-barrel Model 4150Rochester Ram-Jet Fuel Injection

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