C2 Correct Transmission?

[Lane Anderson]

I have a 64 Fuelie 375 hp and am wondering if I have the correct transmission and if not what did this one go to anyones help would be appreciated.

The numbers on the 4 speed are as follows:
3846429 Tailshaft
3867269 left
3851325 right
p0626 left

Any help would be appreciated.

Also what was teh typical rear end gearing on these type cars mine is non oem.

Finally what would the correct colors to paint the third member and axles on car?

Thanks for the help

[James W.]

Re: C2 Correct Transmission?

Lane,

In looking in the '63/'64 judging manual, it reads as follows. The VIN derivative stamping is located on the left side of the main case. Example: S119499 for VIN #30867S119499.

The assembly code is located on the right side: S= 3 speed built by Saginaw: P= 4 speed built by Muncie: W= 4 speed built by Warner. This isn't probably all the info you need, but since the my car isn't close by, I can't go and check the numbers at this moment.

Best Regards,

James West
Omaha, NE.
NCRS #18379
1964 Corvette #9258

[James W.]

Re: C2 Correct Transmission?

Lane,

I should have included this info in my first reply. The typical gear ratios and codes for the a 1964 365hp or a 375hp fuelie are as follows: 3.70:1(CD)was standard, optional ratios were 3.08(CJ), 3.36(CA), 3.55(CC), 4.11(CE) and 4.56(CF).

The rear differential assembly and rear cover came from the factory with a natural to black finish as cast, not painted with "cat blast" paint. The half shaft axles came from the factory as a natural finish extruded steel tubes welded to natural forged steel yokes.

Regards,

James West

[John H.]

Re: C2 Correct Transmission?

The numbers on the 4 speed are as follows:
3846429 Tailshaft
3867269 left
3851325 right
p0626 left

The main case (3851325) and tailshaft (3846429) numbers are correct, but I don't recognize the 3867269 number; the side cover should be 3831707. The P0626 says it was made on June 26th - does that make sense with your build date? You should see a derivative of your car's VIN number stamped vertically on the left side rear vertical rib of the main case.

[Joe C.]

Re: C2 Correct Transmission?

Lane:

As your L84 engine has a power band decidedly favoring the hi rev range, I believe that the most popular axle ratio would have been 4.11:1, with 3.70:1 being a close second. I do not have any actual production numbers though.
Driveshafts and half shafts should be natural steel. Trailing arms should be semigloss black.

Joe