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1967 Chevrolet Corvette C1 in Marlboro Maroon

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Body Specs

Wheelbase:   98.00 inches
Overhang (Front):   31.9 inches
Overhang (Rear):   45.2 inches
Front Track:   56.8 inches
Rear Track:   57.6 inches
Length:   175.1 inches
Front Fender Width:   69.6 inches (Maximum)
Rear Fender Width:   67.3 inches
Height (Design):   49.6 inches (Coupe)
  49.8 inches (Soft, Hard Top)
Hood (at Rear) to Ground:   34.8 inches
Rocker Panel to Ground (Front):   8.0 inches
Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear):   8.0 inches
Bottom of Door to Ground (Open):   13.5 inches
Bottom of Door to Ground (Closed):   12.5 inches
Windshield Slope Angle:   56°
Body Zero to Ground (Front):   7.7 inches
Body Zero to Ground (Rear):   7.7 inches
Headlamp to Ground:   24.4 inches
Tail Lamp to Ground:   21.2 inches
Hood Length at Centerline:   46.7 inches
Body Upper Structure Length at Centerline:   Coupe: 77.9 inches
  Soft Top: 66.8 inches
  Hardtop: 69.2 inches
Front Bumper to Ground:   10.3 inches
Rear Bumper to Ground:   10.8 inches
Oil Pan to Ground:   6.0 inches
Front Suspension to Ground:   8.0 inches
Flywheel Housing to Ground:   5.9 inches
Exhaust System to Ground:   5.0 inches
Rear Axle Differential to Ground:   7.8 inches
Spare Tire Well to Ground:   6.1 inches
Minimum Running Ground Clearance:   5.0 inches
Windshield Glass Area:   789.7 inches
Finish (paint type):   Lacquer
Steering gear ratio:   16:1
Steering Wheel Turns:   Manual: 3.4
  Power: 2.92
Power Steering Fluid Capacity:   2.3 Pints
Steering Wheel Type:   Deep Dish
Steering Wheel Diameter:   16.0 inches
Tire Size:   7.75-15 4 Ply Rating
Recommended Tire Inflation   24 psi, All Wheels
Wheels, Regular Production:   Size: 15 x 5.5
  Attachment to Hub: Five Hex nuts
Wheels, RPO N89:   Size: 15 x 6 Cast Aluminum
  Method of Retention: Five Hex Nuts,
  4.75 inch Diameter Bolt Circle
Three Speed Transmission:   1st Gear 2.54:1
  2nd Gear 1.50:1
  3rd Gear 1.00:1
  Reverse Gear 2.63:1
Automatic (Powerglide) Transmission:   Drive: 1.76:1 & 1:1
  Low and Reverse: 1.76:1
Lubricant Capacity:   3 Quarts
Four Speed M20 Transmission
(Standard, L79, L36, L68 engines): 		  1st Gear 2.52:1
  2nd Gear 1.88:1
  3rd Gear 1.47:1
  4th Gear 1.00:1
  Reverse Gear 2.59:1
Close Ratio Four Speed M21 Transmission
(L36, L68, L71 engines): 		  1st Gear 2.20:1
  2nd Gear 1.64:1
  3rd Gear 1.27:1
  4th Gear 1.00:1
  Reverse Gear 2.26:1
Transmission Lubricant Type:   Military MIL-L-2105-B
  SAE 80
Lubricant Capacity:   Three Speed: 2 Quarts
  Four Speed: 2.5 Quarts
Differential Lubricant Type:   Military MIL-L-2105-B
SAE 80
Differential Lubricant Capacity:   3.7 pints
Axle Ratio:    Standard: 3.36:1
  Optional: 3.08:1
  L36, L68, L79 Engines: 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 4.11:1
  L71 Engine: 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1
Transmission Synchromesh:   Three Speed: 2nd and 3rd Gears
  Four Speed: All Four Gears
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity:   20 Gallons
Fuel Tank Code (RPO N03):   36.0 Gallons (Coupe Only)

Weight

Model 19467 Convertible:   Front - Curb: 1,535; Shipping: 1,540 lb.
  Rear - Curb: 1,640; Shipping: 1,480 lb.
  Total - Curb: 3,175; Shipping: 3,020 lb.
Model 19437 Sport Coupe:   Front - Curb: 1,555; Shipping: 1,560 lb.
  Rear - Curb: 1,600; Shipping: 1,440 lb.
  Total - Curb: 3,155; Shipping: 3,000 lb.
Shipping Weight: Weight of basic vehicle with regular equipment and grease and oil. Weight of gasoline and water not included.
Curb Weight: Weight of empty vehicle ready to drive. Shipping weight plus the weight of gasoline and water.
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Three Speed Manual Transmission, 300 Horsepower Standard Engine:   Standard Engine: 3,456 lb.
  Weight / Horsepower: 11.52
Four Speed Manual Transmission, 300 Horsepower Standard Engine:   Standard Engine: 3,451 lb.
  Weight / Horsepower: 11.50
Four Speed Manual Transmission:   350 Horsepower L79 Engine: 3,451 lb.
  Weight / Horsepower: 9.86
Four Speed Manual Transmission:   390 Horsepower L36 Engine: 3,626 lb.
  Weight / Horsepower: 9.30
Four Speed Manual Transmission:   400 Horsepower L68 Engine: 3,626 lb.
  Weight / Horsepower: 9.07
Four Speed Manual Transmission   435 Hosepower L71 Engine: 3,626 lb.
  Weight / Horsepower: 8.34
Two Speed Powerglide
Automatic Transmission: 		  300 Horsepower
  Standard Engine: 3,457 lb.
  Weight / Horsepower: 11.52
Two Speed Powerglide
Automatic Transmission: 		  390 Horsepower L36 Engine: 3,632 lb.
  Weight / Horsepower: 9.31
Two Speed Powerglide
Automatic Transmission: 		  400 Horsepower L68 Engine: 3,632 lb.
  Weight / Horsepower: 9.08
Weight Differentials
Power Windows (RPO A31):   +5 lb.
Auxiliary Top (RPO C07)   +49 lb.
Heater Delete (RPO C48):   -20 lb.
Air Conditioning (RPO C60):   +93 lb.
Power Brakes (RPO J50):   +12 lb.
Power Brakes (RPO J56):   12 lb.
Aluminum Cylinder Heads (RPO L89):   -73 lb.
Four Speed Transmission (RPO M20):   -5 lb.
Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission (RPO M35):   +1 lb.
Power Steering (RPO N40):   +21 lb.
Radio AM - FM Pushbutton (RPO U69):    +21 lb.
327 cubic inch Engine
350 Horsepower (RPO L79): 		  -8 lb.
427 cubic inch Engine
390 Horsepower (RPO L36): 		  +215 lb.
427 cubic inch Engine
400 Horsepower (RPO L68): 		  +151 lb.
427 cubic inch Engine
435 Horsepower (RPO L71): 		  +149 lb.

Engine Specs

Type:   V8
Valve Location:   In Head
Bore / Stroke:   4.00" / 3.25" (Standard, L79 327 Cubic Inch)
  4.25" / 3.76" (L36, L72 427 Cubic Inch)
Displacement:   Standard, L79: 327 Cubic Inches
  L36, L68, L71: 427 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio:   10.0:1 (Standard Engine)
  10.25:1 (L36, L68 Engines)
  11.0:1 (L71, L79 Engines)
Rocker Arms:   Stamping, Steel
Rocker Arm Ratio:   1.5:1
Valve Train Lash, Inlet / Exhaust
Hydraulic Lifters: 		  Zero
Valve Train Lash, Inlet / Exhaust
Mechanical Lifters (RPO L72): 		  Inlet: .024 inch
  Exhaust: .028 inch
Crankshaft Material:   Forged Steel
Camshaft Material:   Cast Alloy Iron
Oil Pump Type:   Gear
Normal Oil Pressure:   30 - 45 psi @ 1,500 RPM
  50 - 75 psi @ 2,000 RPM
Oil Pressure Gauge:   Mechanical
Crankcase Oil Capacity, Standard, L79 Engines:   4 Quarts, Less Filter
  5 Quarts, With Filter
Crankcase Oil Capacity, L36, L68, L71, L88 and L89 Engines:   5 Quarts, Less Filter
  6 Quarts, With Filter
Recommended Oil Grade:   Above 32°: SAE 20W, SAE 20 or SAE 10W-30
  To 0°: SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30
  Below 0°: SAE 5W or SAE 5W-20
  Alternate: SAE 5W-30 can be used for
  5W, 5W-20 or 10W-30
Carburetor:   Standard, 350 Horsepower Engine:
  Holley 3906631 Single 4 barrel
  L36 390 Horsepower Engine:
  Holley 3906633 Single 4 barrel
  L68 400 Horsepower, L71 435 Horsepower Engines:
  Holley 3902355 Primary; 3902353 Secondary
Fuel Filter:   Strainer
Fuel Pump:   Mechanical
Fuel Pressure:   5¼ - 6½ PSI
Cooling System Capacity:   327 cubic inch Engines
  16 Quarts (with heater)
  15 Quarts (without heater)
  427 cubic inch Engines
  23 Quarts (with heater)
  22 Quarts (without heater)
Thermostat Type:   Choke
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure:   15 +/- 1 PSI
Battery:   12 volt
  61 Amp hr. @ 20 hr.
  6 cells / 66 Plates
Thermostat Opening 177° - 182° F
Compression Pressure:   160 PSI (All but L72 Engine)
  170 PSI (L72 Engine)
Horsepower
Standard Engine:   300 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
  Torque: 360 lb-ft @ 3,400 RPM
RPO L79:   350 hp @ 5,800 RPM;
  Torque: 360 ft-lb. @ 3,600 RPM
RPO L36 (427 cubic inch):   390 hp @ 5,200 RPM;
  Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM
RPO L68 (427 cubic inch):   400 hp @ 5,400 RPM;
  Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM
RPO L71 (427 cubic inch):   435 hp @ 5,800 RPM;
  Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Ignition System
Coil:   Delco-Remy 1115202 Base, L79;
  1115264 L36, L68;
  1111141 L36;
  1115210 L71
Coil current rating:   4 amps (engine stopped)
  1.8 amps (engine running)
Breaker Gap:   .019" (New)
Ignition Timing
Initial Design Setting: 		  6° @ 500 RPM (Standard Engine)
  10° @ 700 RPM (L79 Engine)
  4° @ 550 RPM (L36, L68 Engines)
  4° @ 750 RPM (L71 Engine)
Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance:   Begins: 900 RPM (All Engines)
  15° @ 1,500 RPM (Standard, L79 Engine);
  Max: 30° @ 5,100 RPM
  17° @ 2,000 RPM (L36, L68 Engines);
  Max: 32° @ 5,000 RPM
  Max: 30° @ 3,800 RPM (L71 Engine)
Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance:   Begins: 6 inches Hg (Standard Engine)
  Maximum: 15° @ 12 inches Hg
  Begins: 4 inches Hg (L79 Engine)
  Maximum: 16° @ 7 inches Hg
  Begins: 7 inches Hg (L36, L68 Engines)
  Maximum: 12° @ 12 inches Hg
  Begins: 8 inches Hg (L71 Engine)
  Maximum: 15° @ 15.5 inches Hg
Spark Plug:   AC44 (327 Cubic Inch Engines)
  AC43N (427 Cubic Inch Engines)
Spark Plug Thread:   14 mm.
Spark Plug Torque:   25 lb.-ft.
Spark Plug Gap:   .033 - .038 inch
Firing Order:   1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

1967 Corvette Options

RPO Description Production    Price
Genuine Leather Seats 1,601 (6.98%) $79.00
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 11,331 (49.39%) $15.80
A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield 6,558 (28.59%) $10.55
A31 Power Windows 4,036 (17.59%) $57.95
A82 Headrests 1,762 (7.68%) $42.15
A85 Shoulder Belts 1,426 (6.22%) $26.35
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (for convertible) 6,880 (29.99%) $231.75
C08 Vinyl Covering (for auxiliary hardtop) 1,966 (8.57%) $52.70
C48 Heater and Defroster Deletion (credit) 35 (0.15%) n/a
C60 Air Conditioning 3,788 (16.51%) $412.90
F41 Special Front and Rear Suspension 2,198 (9.58%) $36.90
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 20,308 (88.53%) $42.15
J50 Power Brakes 4,766 (20.78%) $42.15
J56 Special Heavy Duty Brakes 267 (1.16%) $342.30
K19 Air Injection Reactor 2,573 (11.22%) $44.75
K66 Transistor Ignition System 5,759 (25.10%) $73.75
L36 427 cu. in. 390hp Engine 3,832 (16.70%) $200.15
L68 427 cu. in. 400hp Engine 2,101 (9.16%) $305.50
L71 427 cu. in. 435hp Engine 3,754 (16.36%) $437.10
L79 327 cu. in. 350hp Engine 6,375 (27.79%) $105.35
L88 427 cu. in. 430hp Engine 20 (0.09%) $957.90
L89 Aluminum Cynlinder Heads for L71 16 (0.07%) $368.65
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission 9,157 (39.92%) $184.35
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 11,015 (48.02%) $184.35
M22 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty 20 (0.09%) $237.00
M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 2,324 (10.13%) $194.35
N03 36 Gallon Fuel Tank (Coupe only) 2 (0.01%) $198.05
N11 Off Road Exhaust System 2,326 (10.14%) $36.90
N14 Side Mount Exhaust System 4,209 (18.35%) $131.65
N36 Telescopic Steering Column 2,415 (10.53%) $42.15
N40 Power Steering 5,747 (25.05%) $94.80
N89 Cast Aluminum Bolt-on Wheels (5) 720 (3.14%) $263.30
P92 Whitewall Tires, 7.75x15 13,445 (58.61%) $31.35
QB1 Redline Tires, 7.75x15 4,230 (18.44%) $46.65
U15 Speed Warning Indicator 2,108 (9.19%) $10.55
U69 AM-FM Radio 22,193 (96.74%) $172.75

Total Production: 22,940
Coupe: 8,504 (37.07%)
Convertible: 14,436 (62.93%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 327 cu. in. 300 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,388.00.
Base Corvette Convertible with 327 cu. in. 300 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,240.00.

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top Wheels
900 Tuxedo Black 815 (3.55%) Black / Red / Bright Blue Black / White / Teal Blue Silver
972 Ermine White 1,423 (6.20%) Black / Red / Bright Blue Black / White / Teal Blue Silver
974 Rally Red 2,341 (10.20%) Black / Red / White Black / White / Teal Blue Silver
976 Marina Blue 3,840 (16.74%) Black / Bright Blue / White Black / White / Teal Blue Silver
977 Lynndale Blue 1,381 (6.02%) Black / White / Teal Blue Black / White / Teal Blue Silver
980 Elkhart Blue 1,096 (4.78%) Black / Teal Blue Black / White / Teal Blue Silver
983 Goodwood Green 4,293 (18.71%) Black / Saddle / White / Black / White / Teal Blue Silver
984 Sunfire Yellow 2,325 (10.14%) Black / White Black / White / Teal Blue Silver
986 Silver Pearl 1,952 (8.51%) Black / Teal Blue Black / White / Teal Blue Silver
988 Marlboro Maroon 3,464 (15.10%) Black / White / Saddle Black / White / Teal Blue Silver

1967 Corvette