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

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		932 - Saddle Tan Metallic Lucite® Code - 4392L Dulux® Code - 181-96217
912 - Silver Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4250L Dulux® Code - 181-95180		936 - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774
916 - Daytona Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4395L Dulux® Code - 181-96220		940 - Satin Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4247L Dulux® Code - 181-95176
923 - Riverside Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH Dulux® Code - 93-93037H
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)		Red Lucite® Code - 4465LH (flat)
Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH (semi-gloss)		Black Lucite® Code - 4466L (flat)
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
	CC	3.55	12 Bolt
CX	CD	3.70	12 Bolt
	CE	4.11	12 Bolt
	CF	4.56	12 Bolt