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The 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Stringray
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 |
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| Coupe | 40837S100001 - 40837S122229 | | Convertible | 40867S100001 - 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
| Position | Character | Description |
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| 1 | 4 | 1964 | | 2-3 | 08 | body series: Corvette | | 4-5 | 67 | convertible | | 4-5 | 37 | coupe | | 6 | S | Assembled in St. Louis, MO | | 7-12 | 100001 to 122229 | production sequence |
Engine Serial Number Decoder
1964 Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block after the engine number
| Position | Value | Description |
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| 1 to 7 | 0001001 | Sequential Production Number | | 8 | F or T | Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY | | 9 to 10 | Carburetion & 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
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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 |
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| Prod. | % |
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| 898 | Genuine Leather Seats | $80.70 | 1,334 | 6.0% | | A01 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows | $16.15 | 6,031 | 27.1% | | A02 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield Only | $10.80 | 6,387 | 28.7% | | A31 | Power Windows | $59.20 | 3,706 | 16.7% | | C07 | Auxiliary Hardtop | $236.75 | 7,023 | 31.6% | | C48 | Heater/Defroster Delete | N/A | 60 | 0.3% | | C60 | Air Conditioning | $421.80 | 1,988 | 8.9% | | F40 | Special Front/Rear Suspension | $37.70 | 82 | 0.4% | | G81 | Positraction Rear Axle | $43.05 | 18,279 | 82.2% | | G91 | Special Highway Axle Ratio (3.08:1) | $2.20 | 2,310 | 10.4% | | J50 | Power Brakes | $43.05 | 2,270 | 10.2% | | J56 | Heavy Duty Brake Equipment | $629.50 | 29 | 0.1% | | J65 | Sintered Metallic Brakes | $53.80 | 4,780 | 21.5% | | K66 | Transistor Ignition System | $75.35 | 552 | 2.5% | | L75 | 327ci, 300hp Engine | $53.80 | 10,471 | 47.1% | | L76 | 327ci 365hp Engine | $107.60 | 7,171 | 32.3% | | L84 | 327ci, 375hp Engine - Fuel Injection | $538.00 | 1,325 | 6.0% | | M20 | 4-speed Manual Transmission | $188.30 | 19,034 | 85.6% | | M35 | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | $199.10 | 2,480 | 11.2% | | N03 | 36.5-Gallon Fuel Tank (Coupe) | $202.30 | 38 | 0.2% | | N11 | Offroad Exhaust System | $37.70 | 1,953 | 8.8% | | N40 | Power Steering | $75.35 | 3,126 | 14.1% | | P48 | 15 z 6L Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels | $322.80 | 806 | 3.6% | | P91 | Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon cord | $15.70 | 372 | 1.7% | | P92 | Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 rayon cord | $31.85 | 19,997 | 90.0% | | T86 | Backup Lamps | $10.80 | 11,085 | 49.9% | | U69 | AM/FM Radio | $176.50 | 20,934 | 94.2% |
Color Options for 1964
| RPO | Color | Cost | Ditzler | Dupont | RMNumber | Soft Top Color | Interior Color | Total |
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| Prod. | % |
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| 900 | Tuxedo Black | $0.00 | DDL-9300 | N/A | 88-L | BK-R-SI-W | A-946 | N/A | N/A | | 912 | Silver Blue | $0.00 | DDL-12546 | N/A | 4250-L | B-BK-DB | A-1481 | N/A | N/A | | 916 | Daytona Blue | $0.00 | DDL-12696 | N/A | 4395-L | B-SI-W | A-1539 | N/A | N/A | | 923 | Riverside Red | $0.00 | DDL-70961 | N/A | 2931-LH | BK-R-W | A-1138R | N/A | N/A | | 932 | Saddle Tan | $0.00 | DDL-222269 | N/A | 4392-L | S-W | A-1537 | N/A | N/A | | 936 | Ermine White | $0.00 | DDL-8259 | N/A | 4024-L | B-BK-R-S-SI-W | A-1199 | N/A | N/A | | 940 | Satin Silver | $0.00 | DDL-32173 | N/A | 4247-L | B-BK-R-SI-W | A-1477 | N/A | N/A | | 941 | Special Silver Combination | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/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 |
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| Prod. | % |
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| STD | Black Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 490 A-G-H | Red Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 490 B-J-K | Blue Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 490 C-L-M | Saddle Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 491 A | Two-Tone Silver and Gray Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 491 B-M-N | Two-Tone Silver and Blue Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 491 C | Two-Tone White and Black Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 491 D-P-Q | Two-Tone White and Red Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 491 G-R-S | Two-Tone White and Blue Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 491 H-T-U | Two-Tone White and Saddle Vinyl | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 898 A | Black Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 898 C-D-G-H | Saddle Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 898 E-F-L-M | Red Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 898 J-K-N-P | Blue Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 899 A | Two-Tone Silver and Gray Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 899 B-M-N | Two-Tone Silver and Blue Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 899 C | Two-Tone White and Black Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 899 D-P-Q | Two-Tone White and Red Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 899 G-R-S | Two-Tone White and Blue Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | | 899 H-T-U | Two-Tone White and Saddle Leather | $0.00 | N/A | N/A |
1964 Corvette Specifications
Mechanical Dimensions
| Feature | Coupe | Convertible |
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| Wheelbase | 98 inches (2.489 m) | 98 inches (2.489 m) | | Overall length | 175.3 inches (4.453 m) | 175.2 inches (4.450 m) | | Overall width | 69.6 inches (1.768 m) | 69.6 inches (1.768 m) | | Overall height | 49.8 inches (1.265 m) | | | Front tread | 56.8 inches (1.443 m) | 56.8 inches (1.443 m) | | Rear tread | 57.6 inches (1.463 m) | 57.6 inches (1.463 m) | | Frame | Full-length ladder type with five cross members and separate body | Full-length ladder type with five cross members and separate body | | Ground Clearance | 5 inches (12.7 cm) | 5 inches (12.7 cm) | | Front suspension | Independent upper and lower A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar;tubular shocks | Independent upper and lower A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar;tubular shocks | | Rear suspension | Independent with fixed differential; nine leaf springs; lateral struts and universally-jointed axle shafts radius arms and direct-acting shock absorbers | Independent with fixed differential; nine leaf springs; lateral struts and universally-jointed axle shafts radius arms and direct-acting shock absorbers | | Steering | Saginaw recirculating ball, 17:1 ratio, 3.4 turns to lock | Saginaw recirculating ball, 17:1 ratio, 3.4 turns to lock | | Rear axle type | Hypoid semi-floating | Hypoid semi-floating | | Brakes | Hydraulic, duo-servo, self-adjusting with sintered iron linings and cast iron drums | Hydraulic, duo-servo, self-adjusting with sintered iron linings and cast iron drums | | Front Drum diameter | 11x2.75 inches | 11x2.75 inches | | Rear Drum diameter | 11x2.0 inches | 11x2.0 inches | | Total swept area | 134 square inches | 134 square inches | | Wheels | 15" 5-lug steel disc | 15" 5-lug steel disc | | Standard rear axle ratio | 3.70:1 | 3.70:1 |
Engine Specifications
| Feature | Base Engine | RPO L75 | RPO L76 | RPO L84 |
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| Type | V-8, Overhead valve | V-8, Overhead valve | V-8, Overhead valve | V-8, Overhead valve | | Block | Cast iron block | Cast iron block | Cast iron block | Cast iron block | | Displacement | 327 cid | 327 cid | 327 cid | 327 cid | | Bore & Stroke | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.00 x 3.25 | 4.00 x 3.25 | | Compression ratio | 10.50:1 | 10.50:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | | Brake horsepower | 250 @ 4400 rpm | 300@5000 rpm | 365@6200 | 375@6200 rpm | | Torque | 350 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | 360 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 350 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 350 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | | Main bearing | five | five | five | five | | Valve lifters | hydraulic | hydraulic | Mechanical valve lifters & High-lift camshaft | Mechanical valve lifters & High-lift camshaft | | Carburetor | Carter Four-Barrel Type WCFB Model 3501S | Carter Aluminum Type AFB four-barrel | Holley four-barrel Model 4150 | Rochester Ram-Jet Fuel Injection |
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