Unique features of 63 Corvettes
Engine:
Master Brake Cylinder...Thumbscrew and Hex nut
Carburetors
Fan Blades (round and flat rivets)
Air Cleaner Base for the 340 HP, Air Cleaner Base (250 & 300 Hp),
Air Cleaner Base With Air Conditioning
Air cleaner (oil fill hose connect)
Rattle Blocks (used on the hood to cut vibrations)
Brake Booster
Ignition cover (two types here used)
Blower motor cover
Blower motor wheel
Blower motor capacitor
heater ducting
Fuel Line Set 327/340hp (Chrome)
Horns (pitch is different)
Draft tube at back of intake
Clutch fork design
Starter Brace
Oil Filler Tube 340hp (chrome), others Black, Oil Filler Tube Fi (chrome)
Oil Filler Cap (unplated)(250-300hp)(
Intake Manifold Bolts (AP Hdmk)(12) (zinc)
Idler Pulley 327/340-360 Hp (zinc Pulley)
Power Brake Hose And Clips (with Swan Logo)
Hose A/CL To Oil Tube
Breather/PCV Tube
Alum V/C Bolts 327 (phillips) for Finned Valve Covers
Alum V/C Bolts 327 (m Headmark) for metal Valve Covers
Exhaust Manifold Bolt Set
Exhaust Manifold French Locks (steel)
Fuel Pump
Fuel Hose & Clamps
Clean Air Tube With Hose
Alternator Pulley & Disk (250-300hp A/C)
Alt Bracket Bolts & Washers (63 LH-A/C)
Alternator Brace (RH)(with V Stamping)
Alt Brace LH A/C
Overflow/Supply Tank Straps with Metal Brackets, Backing Plates & Rivets
Fiberglass Supply Tank Support
Heater Hose Straps- Aluminum
Hose Clamp On Fender Skirt
Alternator Fan
Alternator Bracket- LH (327 A/C)
Interior
Dash Board, Stainless Steel Cone Instruments
Center Console, Center, all silver,
Console U-nuts
Console Horseshoe Molding
Console Retainer Bracket With Rivets & Nut Plate
Shifter Boot
Shift Boot Retainer
Shifter Boot Nut Plate+rivets
Shifter Indicator Plate- Std and Auto
P/W Switch Screws, Nuts & Spacers (Power windows was option)
Black Bakelite Shift Ball
Steering Column Support
Seat backs and seat legs (adjustable)
Seat Height Adjuster Mounting Screws & Washers
Seat Track Pinch Welt
Seat Adjuster Handle
Return Springs For Seat Adjusting Handle
Seat Track Rivets (63) (2 Seats /set Of 16)
Long Front Seat Nut Plate
Seat Belt Material
Seat Belt Buckles
Seat Belt Reinforcement Corners
"Tool Kit" indentations under the seats
Rear view Mirror
Plastic Glove Box
Plastic walnut steering wheel (option)
Steering Wheel- Colored Plastic (Black,Red,Tan,Blue)
Steering Mast (tube)
Steering Jacket Wedge And Screw
Steering Column Sleeve
Steering Column Mounting Bracket Under Dash
Directional Cable/ Horn Wire Clip On Mast
Turn Signal Metal Ring (with Pawls & Spring)
Directional Plate Screw
Directional Roller
Directional Roller "w-shape" Spring
Directional Cable
Directional Cable Mounting Screw
Directional Handle & Knob
Directional Canceling Cam
Directional Switch
Bolts (dir. Switch Mounting) (1 Pr)
Upper Steering Bearing/horn Contact
AM Wonderbar Radio
Radio Lens- "wonderbar" (with Numbers)
Radio Knob (push On)(AM Radio Only)
Dash Name Plates (with A/C too)
Radio Side Panel Left side 63 only
Clock unit using Stainless Steel Cone
Black door knobs
the Ignition Keys were different, did not say Briggs Statton
Rear window trim
13 piece carpet
Insulation & Plugs under dashboard (with Heater)(L & R) Before Jan, changed after Jan.
Luggage Metal Stop
Pinchwelt- look for correct Width & Grain
Roadster- Pinchwelt Cap With Bolt & Nut
Coupe Pinchwelt Cap (2 Hole)(LH)(til May 63)
Coupe Pinchwelt Cap (2 Hole)(RH)(til May 63)
Coupe Pinchwelt Cap (1 Hole)(LH)(june 63)
Coupe Pinchwelt Cap (1 Hole)(RH)(june 63)
Pinch Welt Cap Screw & Barrel Nut (roadster)
Coupe Rear Quarter Trim Panel Supports & Rivets
Upper Rear Window Vinyl Trim Strips
Exterior
Raised Door pads under door handles
Cookie Sheets
Rocker Panels
Felt whiskers in the doors in the window area
Long based side mirror, to include bracket, screws, gasket, and set screw
Polished Windshield Wipers
Hood (indents were made shallower in 64)
Rear window Stainless Steel Trim
Fiber Glass Headlight Buckets
Headlight assembly
Screw Set-headlight Bezel (4 Short,4 Long 63E
04-17D Screw Set-headlight Bezel (8 Pc) 63L
Lamp Asm LH Outer (not T-3)
04-21B Lamp Asm RH Outer (not T-3)
04-21C Lamp Asm LH Inner (not T-3)
Spare Tire Tub/Carrier
Spare Tire Carrier Support Brace
Tire Lock Bolt Bracket
Tire Lock Bolt
Hardware fasteners (Bolts) used on the Spare Tire Tub
Lock for the Spare Tire Rubber cover for the spare tire lock
Gas Cap Cover, Fuel Filler Roller Door roller type June 63 or the after May 63, the slide
Rear Fuel Tank Hose & 2 Clamps
Fuel Tank Suppor
Split Window
Parking Light Assembly (wires and rubber boots)
Parking light bulb (only fit the 63)
Grill Bracket U-nuts(for Sheet Metal Screws)
Grill U-nut (for Sheet Metal Screw)(10 Pc)
Suspension
Non Webbed spindles
Rear Spring Assemblies (turned up corners)
Emergency Brake Assembly
Steel Wheels
Wheel Covers (first 200 frosted, remainder chromed)
Rear exhaust bezels (two types used in 63)
Exhaust hangers and hardware
Rivets on the upper A Arms
Misc Hardware
Rear Deck Lock Gaskets- Rubber (Conv)
emergency brake warning light switch
windshield trim
gas cap
rear window trim
shifter console
shifter
horns
radiator support
aluminum intake
seat frames
Also- draft tube at back of intake is different
Air cleaner (oil fill hose connect) different
Clutch fork design different
I believe the bell housing is unique to '63 as well as the bearing retainer on the trans.
Diff and the Diff bracket.
The main shaft on the Muncie is also unique. It does not have a bushing for the first gear to ride on. First gear rides directly on the shaft which has been a problem area
outer door wipe bead to that list.
vertical A pillar stainless.
the mounting bracket for AC compressor was a one year only, along with the underdash air stuff.
Hood wedges and seat covers
Seat cushions under the vinyl were different
the overflow tank tubes were pressed in, not welded.
There were actually 3 different versions of the hood with provisions for plastic vibration blocks.
Some very late cars actually had metal headlight buckets, and the 64 instrument cluster with a spacer for steering column.
early cars had smooth dash, no radio surround bezel. Only after introduction of AM/FM did radio surround bezel appear.
The inner spindle drive flange were much thicker, as were the bumper braces.
Early high horse cars had 60 # oil gage before switching over to 80# later in year.
rear end was one year only on splines I believe, and a lighter duty P trac unit.
Vent and heater cable assemblies were one year only.
gray speedometer and tach cable jacket. Inner front fender panels were bonded, not weatherstripped.
front splash pans, radiator support.
There were two different versions of the rocker panels- one had a single mounting hole at either end, the other- two.
the headlight bucket guts were different also.
There were at least two different versions of headlight bucket bezels; one had side retaining screws, the other at the top and bottom as I remember. You have to match up your buckets with right type of bezels if you are hunting for replacements.
Center exhaust hangar was specific to 63 also.
Rear glass retainers were different from later years
Convertible lower windshield moulding is 63 only as are the retaining clips.
On the convertible the interior side panels behind the seats are 63 only.
there were 2 hoods. With provisions for wedge blocks and without.
hubcaps were frosted or polished stainless.....not chrome.
Body mount kit
grab bar above glove box
clear glove box door. black door knobs
neutral safety switch
Super rare early '63-only convt. pinch welt cap. Glues on the top of the pinch welt and is painted to match interior color.
the original white-glass quarter trim panels at the top are not drilled.
Rear-end U-Joint flange that bolts to the spindle flange is unique to '63.
the spindle flange is thinner on '63's than on later years.
Early "Guide" interior mirror.
Leading edge stainless trim on Coupe Doors.
Early and late fiberglass headlight buckets - the fiberglass skins and bezel attachments are different between the early & late.
Early "no-hole" spare tire lock.
"Buzzer" and associated Buzzer Tach for early high horse cars.
different door handles .
'63 early convt. hardtop is unique to '63. the hardtop "notch" to clear the rear-most top of the door made it to some of the '64's - the early plexiglass rear window - without the upper and lower special barrel screws (no holes in plexiglass) is unique to early '63's. unique '63-only part would be the undrilled hardtop plexiglass rear window. Once the holes are drilled - the piece can't be used on an early '63 hardtop.
Hinge Pillar Weatherstrips on early 63 Coupes.
Master Brake Cylinder...Thumbscrew and Hex nut
Carburetors
Fan Blades (round and flat rivets)
Air Cleaner Base for the 340 HP, Air Cleaner Base (250 & 300 Hp),
Air Cleaner Base With Air Conditioning
Air cleaner (oil fill hose connect)
Rattle Blocks (used on the hood to cut vibrations)
Brake Booster
Ignition cover (two types here used)
Blower motor cover
Blower motor wheel
Blower motor capacitor
heater ducting
Fuel Line Set 327/340hp (Chrome)
Horns (pitch is different)
Draft tube at back of intake
Clutch fork design
Starter Brace
Oil Filler Tube 340hp (chrome), others Black, Oil Filler Tube Fi (chrome)
Oil Filler Cap (unplated)(250-300hp)(
Intake Manifold Bolts (AP Hdmk)(12) (zinc)
Idler Pulley 327/340-360 Hp (zinc Pulley)
Power Brake Hose And Clips (with Swan Logo)
Hose A/CL To Oil Tube
Breather/PCV Tube
Alum V/C Bolts 327 (phillips) for Finned Valve Covers
Alum V/C Bolts 327 (m Headmark) for metal Valve Covers
Exhaust Manifold Bolt Set
Exhaust Manifold French Locks (steel)
Fuel Pump
Fuel Hose & Clamps
Clean Air Tube With Hose
Alternator Pulley & Disk (250-300hp A/C)
Alt Bracket Bolts & Washers (63 LH-A/C)
Alternator Brace (RH)(with V Stamping)
Alt Brace LH A/C
Overflow/Supply Tank Straps with Metal Brackets, Backing Plates & Rivets
Fiberglass Supply Tank Support
Heater Hose Straps- Aluminum
Hose Clamp On Fender Skirt
Alternator Fan
Alternator Bracket- LH (327 A/C)
Interior
Dash Board, Stainless Steel Cone Instruments
Center Console, Center, all silver,
Console U-nuts
Console Horseshoe Molding
Console Retainer Bracket With Rivets & Nut Plate
Shifter Boot
Shift Boot Retainer
Shifter Boot Nut Plate+rivets
Shifter Indicator Plate- Std and Auto
P/W Switch Screws, Nuts & Spacers (Power windows was option)
Black Bakelite Shift Ball
Steering Column Support
Seat backs and seat legs (adjustable)
Seat Height Adjuster Mounting Screws & Washers
Seat Track Pinch Welt
Seat Adjuster Handle
Return Springs For Seat Adjusting Handle
Seat Track Rivets (63) (2 Seats /set Of 16)
Long Front Seat Nut Plate
Seat Belt Material
Seat Belt Buckles
Seat Belt Reinforcement Corners
"Tool Kit" indentations under the seats
Rear view Mirror
Plastic Glove Box
Plastic walnut steering wheel (option)
Steering Wheel- Colored Plastic (Black,Red,Tan,Blue)
Steering Mast (tube)
Steering Jacket Wedge And Screw
Steering Column Sleeve
Steering Column Mounting Bracket Under Dash
Directional Cable/ Horn Wire Clip On Mast
Turn Signal Metal Ring (with Pawls & Spring)
Directional Plate Screw
Directional Roller
Directional Roller "w-shape" Spring
Directional Cable
Directional Cable Mounting Screw
Directional Handle & Knob
Directional Canceling Cam
Directional Switch
Bolts (dir. Switch Mounting) (1 Pr)
Upper Steering Bearing/horn Contact
AM Wonderbar Radio
Radio Lens- "wonderbar" (with Numbers)
Radio Knob (push On)(AM Radio Only)
Dash Name Plates (with A/C too)
Radio Side Panel Left side 63 only
Clock unit using Stainless Steel Cone
Black door knobs
the Ignition Keys were different, did not say Briggs Statton
Rear window trim
13 piece carpet
Insulation & Plugs under dashboard (with Heater)(L & R) Before Jan, changed after Jan.
Luggage Metal Stop
Pinchwelt- look for correct Width & Grain
Roadster- Pinchwelt Cap With Bolt & Nut
Coupe Pinchwelt Cap (2 Hole)(LH)(til May 63)
Coupe Pinchwelt Cap (2 Hole)(RH)(til May 63)
Coupe Pinchwelt Cap (1 Hole)(LH)(june 63)
Coupe Pinchwelt Cap (1 Hole)(RH)(june 63)
Pinch Welt Cap Screw & Barrel Nut (roadster)
Coupe Rear Quarter Trim Panel Supports & Rivets
Upper Rear Window Vinyl Trim Strips
Exterior
Raised Door pads under door handles
Cookie Sheets
Rocker Panels
Felt whiskers in the doors in the window area
Long based side mirror, to include bracket, screws, gasket, and set screw
Polished Windshield Wipers
Hood (indents were made shallower in 64)
Rear window Stainless Steel Trim
Fiber Glass Headlight Buckets
Headlight assembly
Screw Set-headlight Bezel (4 Short,4 Long 63E
04-17D Screw Set-headlight Bezel (8 Pc) 63L
Lamp Asm LH Outer (not T-3)
04-21B Lamp Asm RH Outer (not T-3)
04-21C Lamp Asm LH Inner (not T-3)
Spare Tire Tub/Carrier
Spare Tire Carrier Support Brace
Tire Lock Bolt Bracket
Tire Lock Bolt
Hardware fasteners (Bolts) used on the Spare Tire Tub
Lock for the Spare Tire Rubber cover for the spare tire lock
Gas Cap Cover, Fuel Filler Roller Door roller type June 63 or the after May 63, the slide
Rear Fuel Tank Hose & 2 Clamps
Fuel Tank Suppor
Split Window
Parking Light Assembly (wires and rubber boots)
Parking light bulb (only fit the 63)
Grill Bracket U-nuts(for Sheet Metal Screws)
Grill U-nut (for Sheet Metal Screw)(10 Pc)
Suspension
Non Webbed spindles
Rear Spring Assemblies (turned up corners)
Emergency Brake Assembly
Steel Wheels
Wheel Covers (first 200 frosted, remainder chromed)
Rear exhaust bezels (two types used in 63)
Exhaust hangers and hardware
Rivets on the upper A Arms
Misc Hardware
Rear Deck Lock Gaskets- Rubber (Conv)
emergency brake warning light switch
windshield trim
gas cap
rear window trim
shifter console
shifter
horns
radiator support
aluminum intake
seat frames
Also- draft tube at back of intake is different
Air cleaner (oil fill hose connect) different
Clutch fork design different
I believe the bell housing is unique to '63 as well as the bearing retainer on the trans.
Diff and the Diff bracket.
The main shaft on the Muncie is also unique. It does not have a bushing for the first gear to ride on. First gear rides directly on the shaft which has been a problem area
outer door wipe bead to that list.
vertical A pillar stainless.
the mounting bracket for AC compressor was a one year only, along with the underdash air stuff.
Hood wedges and seat covers
Seat cushions under the vinyl were different
the overflow tank tubes were pressed in, not welded.
There were actually 3 different versions of the hood with provisions for plastic vibration blocks.
Some very late cars actually had metal headlight buckets, and the 64 instrument cluster with a spacer for steering column.
early cars had smooth dash, no radio surround bezel. Only after introduction of AM/FM did radio surround bezel appear.
The inner spindle drive flange were much thicker, as were the bumper braces.
Early high horse cars had 60 # oil gage before switching over to 80# later in year.
rear end was one year only on splines I believe, and a lighter duty P trac unit.
Vent and heater cable assemblies were one year only.
gray speedometer and tach cable jacket. Inner front fender panels were bonded, not weatherstripped.
front splash pans, radiator support.
There were two different versions of the rocker panels- one had a single mounting hole at either end, the other- two.
the headlight bucket guts were different also.
There were at least two different versions of headlight bucket bezels; one had side retaining screws, the other at the top and bottom as I remember. You have to match up your buckets with right type of bezels if you are hunting for replacements.
Center exhaust hangar was specific to 63 also.
Rear glass retainers were different from later years
Convertible lower windshield moulding is 63 only as are the retaining clips.
On the convertible the interior side panels behind the seats are 63 only.
there were 2 hoods. With provisions for wedge blocks and without.
hubcaps were frosted or polished stainless.....not chrome.
Body mount kit
grab bar above glove box
clear glove box door. black door knobs
neutral safety switch
Super rare early '63-only convt. pinch welt cap. Glues on the top of the pinch welt and is painted to match interior color.
the original white-glass quarter trim panels at the top are not drilled.
Rear-end U-Joint flange that bolts to the spindle flange is unique to '63.
the spindle flange is thinner on '63's than on later years.
Early "Guide" interior mirror.
Leading edge stainless trim on Coupe Doors.
Early and late fiberglass headlight buckets - the fiberglass skins and bezel attachments are different between the early & late.
Early "no-hole" spare tire lock.
"Buzzer" and associated Buzzer Tach for early high horse cars.
different door handles .
'63 early convt. hardtop is unique to '63. the hardtop "notch" to clear the rear-most top of the door made it to some of the '64's - the early plexiglass rear window - without the upper and lower special barrel screws (no holes in plexiglass) is unique to early '63's. unique '63-only part would be the undrilled hardtop plexiglass rear window. Once the holes are drilled - the piece can't be used on an early '63 hardtop.
Hinge Pillar Weatherstrips on early 63 Coupes.