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1964 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1964 the Corvette made its debut with several improvements including redesigned shock absorbers and changes to the front and rear springs, added more body insulation, along with revised transmission mounts and shift linkage, all adding up to a more quiet comfortable ride. On the performance side a higher horse power “fuelie “ was added to the engine lineup with 375 hp, along with four other 327 V8’s as an option producing 250, 300, 350, and 365 hp. The big style change for 1964 was the hardtop and the loss of its split rear-window design moving to a more conventional single-piece rear window.
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers
Model Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type & Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Total Production |
Corvette |
08 |
37 |
2 Dr Fastback Coupe |
$4,252 |
2,945 lbs |
8,304 |
08 |
67 |
2 Dr Convertible |
$4,037 |
2,960 lbs |
13,925 |
Chassis Data
Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Lenght |
Width |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
Corvette |
98 in |
175.3 in |
69.6 in |
56.8 in |
57.6 in |
6.70 x 15 |
VIN Numbers |
Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate
on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher
Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional
information such as the body style number, the production sequence number,
the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code. |
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First Symbol - Year |
2 = 1962 |
3 = 1963 |
4 = 1964 |
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Second & Third Symbol - Series |
01 = Chevy II (4-cyl) |
14 = Impala SS (V-8) |
02 = Chevy II |
15 = Bel Air 1500 Series (6-cyl) |
04 = Chevy II Nova |
16 = Bel Air 1600 Series (V-8) |
05 = Corvair 500 Series (6-cyl) |
17 = Impala 1700 Series (6-cyl) |
06 = Corvair 600 Monza Spyder (6-cyl) |
18 = Impala 1800 Series (V-8) |
07 = Corvair Deluxe 700 Series (6-cyl) |
53 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (6-cyl) |
08 = Corvette |
54 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (V-8) |
09 = Corvair Monza/Spyder 900 Series (6-cyl) |
55 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (6-cyl) |
11 = Biscayne 1100 Series (6-cyl) |
56 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (V-8) |
12 = Biscayne 1200 Series (V-8) |
57 = Chevelle Malibu SS (6-cyl) |
13 = Impala SS (6-cyl) |
58 = Chevelle Malibu SS (V-8) |
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Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style |
11 = 2dr Sedan |
41 = 2dr Sedan |
15 = 2 dr Station Wagon (6P) |
45 = 4dr Station Wagon (9P) |
19 = 4dr Sedan |
47 = 2dr Sport Coupe |
27 = 2dr Sedan |
49 = 4dr Sedan |
35 = 4dr Station Wagon (6P) |
67 = 2dr Convertible |
37 = 2dr Hardtop or Sport Coupe |
69 = 4dr Sedan |
39 = 4dr Hardtop or Sport Sedan |
70 = Sedan Delivery |
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Sixth Symbol - Assembly Plant |
(A) Atlanta, Georgia |
(L) Los Angeles, California |
(B) Baltimore, Maryland |
(N) Norwood, Ohio |
(F) Flint, Michigan |
(O) Oakland, California |
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts |
(S) St. Louis, Missouri |
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin |
(T) Tarrytown, New York |
(K) Kansas City, Missouri |
(W) Willow Run, Michigan |
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Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence |
Started at 100001 |
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1964 Chevrolet Corvette Options
Code |
Description |
Price |
898 |
Genuine Leather Seats |
$80.70 |
A01 |
Soft-Ray Tinted Windows (all glass) |
$16.15 |
A02 |
Soft-Ray Tinted Windshield |
$10.80 |
A31 |
Power Windows |
$59.20 |
C07 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
$236.75 |
C48 |
Heater & Defroster Deletion (credit) |
$100.00 |
C60 |
Air Conditioning |
$421.80 |
F40 |
Special Front & Rear Suspension |
$37.70 |
G80 |
Positraction Rear Axle |
$43.05 |
G91 |
Special Highway Axle 3.08:1 Ratio |
$2.20 |
J50 |
Power Brakes |
$43.05 |
J56* |
Special Sintered Metallic Brake Package |
$630.00 |
J65 |
Sintered Metallic Brakes |
$37.70 |
K66 |
Transistor Ingnition System |
$65.35 |
L75 |
327-cid/300-hp V8 |
$53.80 |
L76 |
327-cid/365-hp V8 |
$107.60 |
L84 |
327-cid/375-hp V8 |
$538.40 |
M20 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission |
$188.30 |
M35 |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission |
$199.10 |
N03 |
36-Gallon Fuel Tank |
$202.30 |
N11 |
Off Road Exhaust System |
$37.70 |
N40 |
Power Steering |
$75.35 |
P48 |
Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels |
$322.80 |
P91 |
6.70 x 15 Nylon Black Sidewall Tires |
$15.70 |
P92 |
6.70 x 15 Rayon White Sidewall Tires |
$31.85 |
T86 |
Back-Up Lights |
$10.80 |
U69 |
AM-FM Radio |
$174.35 |
Notes:
- (J56) Required 4-Speed Manual Transmission and Positraction.
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options
Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.
Letter Code |
Engine |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Transmission |
Carburetor |
RC |
8-327 |
250 |
350 |
3 & 4-Speed Manual |
4 BC |
RD |
8-327 * |
300 |
360 |
3 & 4-Speed Manual |
4 BC |
RE |
8-327 + # |
365 |
350 |
3 & 4-Speed Manual |
4 BC |
RF |
8-327 + |
375 |
350 |
3 & 4-Speed Manual |
Fuel Injection |
RP |
8-327 |
250 |
350 |
3 & 4-Speed Manual |
4 BC |
RQ |
8-327 * |
300 |
360 |
3 & 4-Speed Manual |
4 BC |
RR |
8-327 + # |
365 |
350 |
3 & 4-Speed Manual |
4 BC |
RT |
8-327 + # |
365 |
350 |
3 & 4-Speed Manual |
4 BC |
RU |
8-327 + # |
365 |
350 |
3 & 4-Speed Manual |
4 BC |
RX |
8-327 + |
375 |
350 |
3 & 4-Speed Manual |
Fuel Injection |
SC |
8-327 |
250 |
350 |
Powerglide |
4 BC |
SD |
8-327 * |
300 |
360 |
Powerglide |
4 BC |
SK |
8-327 |
250 |
350 |
Powerglide |
4 BC |
SL |
8-327 * |
300 |
360 |
Powerglide |
4 BC |
+ High Lift Camshaft
* High Performance
# Special High Performance
Transmission Codes
Transmission |
Location |
3-Speed Manual |
Stamped on rear face of upper right corner |
4-Speed Manual |
Stamped on right side of case ahead of the extension |
Powerglide |
Stamped on the bottom of oil pan |
Plant and Type Designation Prefix |
Plant |
Transmission Type |
W |
Warner Gear |
3-Speed |
S |
Saginaw |
3-Speed |
M |
Muncie |
3-Speed, Overdrive* |
C |
Cleveland |
Powerglide |
T |
Toledo |
Powerglide |
D |
Saginaw |
Overdrive |
K |
McKinnon |
3-Speed |
E |
McKinnon |
Powerglide |
O |
Saginaw |
Overdrive |
A |
Cleveland |
2-Speed, Manual Powerglide |
*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions (exc. Warner Gear) will carry a production code number such as: C1116N (C = Cleveland Powerglide, 11 = November, 16 = 16th, N = Night Shift). The Warner Gear transmissions will carry a production code number such as: WG1031 (W = Warner Gear 4-Spd., G = July, 10 = 10th, 7 = 1967, 1 = First Shift).
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior Paint Codes
Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
900 - Tuxedo Black
Lucite® Code - 88
Dulux® Code - 93-005 |

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932 - Saddle Tan Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4392L
Dulux® Code - 181-96217 |
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912 - Silver Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4250L
Dulux® Code - 181-95180 |
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936 - Ermine White
Lucite® Code - 4024L
Dulux® Code - 93-93774 |
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916 - Daytona Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4395L
Dulux® Code - 181-96220 |
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940 - Satin Silver Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4247L
Dulux® Code - 181-95176 |
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923 - Riverside Red
Lucite® Code - 2931LH
Dulux® Code - 93-93037H |
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NOTES: General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left rear wheel housing. Corvette paint code plate is under the dash, below the glove compartment. |
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Interior Paint Codes
Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
Dark Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4430L (flat) |
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Red
Lucite® Code - 4465LH (flat) |
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Red
Lucite® Code - 2931LH (semi-gloss) |
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Black
Lucite® Code - 4466L (flat) |
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NOTE: Unrubbed LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable to original unrubbed interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required, use DuPont #4528 flattening compound to reduce gloss. |
Trunk Colors (spatter finish) |
Gray 389-195 |
Axle Codes
Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.
Codes - Non-Locking |
Codes - Locking |
Ratio |
Inspection Cover |
CZ |
CJ |
3.08 |
10 Bolt |
CA |
CB |
3.36 |
10 Bolt |
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CC |
3.55 |
12 Bolt |
CX |
CD |
3.70 |
12 Bolt |
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CE |
4.11 |
12 Bolt |
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CF |
4.56 |
12 Bolt |