Pudge
Member
- Joined
- Jul 10, 2012
- Messages
- 18
- Location
- San Diego
- Corvette
- 1963 Split Rear Window that needs a lot of work.
I have a 63 split rear window that has been sitting in the garage in a state of disrepair for about 30 years. I love the potential the car has and have many of the original parts (shifter, radio, clock). I have no idea how much work it will take but I know I can't do it myself. Need to find someone/someplace that will give me a rough estimate on whether I should just part it out or whether it could be put back together again. I do not want a show car. I want a nice drivable car. I believe the frame and suspension part are actually OK and not rusted through but it obviously needs work. If anyone has suggestions I would like to hear them. i am just starting research on what to do with this car. I am in San Diego. Here are a few photos. Thanks in advance for any help.
The number on the intake manifold on the ground is 3794129 which I believe does NOT correspond to a 63 year engine. Don't know the number on the engine in the car. Will look for Trim info next time I see the car.
Trim Info:
E2
style =63 837
trim = blk
body = 3494
paint = 923A
Engine block = 3782870
Engine Block code stamp = 3106456 FI
So it seems with the block code of FI, I am not sure what it means, other than the F being for Flint MI assembly. I have more work to do to see if there are more numbers on the pad.
19July - Tried to get more of the engine pad stamp and it may be this: 3106456 FI23IRE
The RE are not conclusive, not is the letter just before the RE. I tried scrubbing like crazy with a toothbrush and WD40 and an engine degreaser. Afraid to scrap with anything metal because I dont' want to ruin anything.
I have another intake, as mentioned, with number 3794129
The number on the intake manifold on the ground is 3794129 which I believe does NOT correspond to a 63 year engine. Don't know the number on the engine in the car. Will look for Trim info next time I see the car.
Trim Info:
E2
style =63 837
trim = blk
body = 3494
paint = 923A
Engine block = 3782870
Engine Block code stamp = 3106456 FI
So it seems with the block code of FI, I am not sure what it means, other than the F being for Flint MI assembly. I have more work to do to see if there are more numbers on the pad.
19July - Tried to get more of the engine pad stamp and it may be this: 3106456 FI23IRE
The RE are not conclusive, not is the letter just before the RE. I tried scrubbing like crazy with a toothbrush and WD40 and an engine degreaser. Afraid to scrap with anything metal because I dont' want to ruin anything.
I have another intake, as mentioned, with number 3794129