I am in process of purchasing a 1967 Corvette. The primary subject is well documented with very low miles and appears to be a "survivor", that is, it has not been restored. I understood that all 1967`s had the tank sticker attached. This one does not and that is concerning to me as it has such low miles and appears to have been well cared for. It has a very low vin number suggesting an assembly date of late October 1966 and was sold by the dealer in November 1966. The various engine numbers and other matching numbers are all consistent with these facts. The current owner explains that the very early 1967`s did not have the tank sticker attached. Is this true? I am hopeful of finding an authority on this subject as my time frame for a purchase needs to be immediate. Thanks for any help.
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statement that early 67's didn't have tank stickers would raise a caution flag if i were interested in buying such a car. as far as i am aware, all 67's left st louis with tank stickers glued to left top of tank. however, not uncommon for them to leave their birthplace as the glue was water soluble. mike -
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I read I think it was in my 1966 NCRS guide book that late 1966 cars was the start of tank stickers.
TonyComment
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My vin is #2345 and I have a sticker. My car is also an October 66 car.
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Richard,
ALL 1967 Corvettes started life with a tank sticker however many were lost along the way. I bought a 1967 in 1978 with 13K on it and the tank sticker was long gone. It simply curled up and fell out. There were two very small streaks of glue holding them on the top of the gas tank.
It's Ok for a 67 not to have it's original tank sticker however if the owner protests too much I would be careful. I believe Shakesphere warned us of that owner.
Regards,
JRComment
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thanks for this response..your vin number and tank sticker is very helpful as the vin number I am looking at is about a week or so after yours. I wonder if yours was on the tank when you acquired the vehicle and how firmly attached it might have been.Comment
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Here is the rear view of my late '67 tank sticker, which after I dropped the tank, carefully removed with a single blade razor. The tank had never been removed previously. In my case, it was attached to the tank with red contact cement, the same cement that was used to glue on the anti-squeak pads to the frame, just prior to the tank installation. PT
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Perhaps if you told the seller exactly what
want and agree to drop the tank for him, in 3 weeks or so he could get you a tank sticker.Comment
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Does this 67 have the protect-o-plate/warranty booklet in it's documentation?Comment
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Yes. It has protect-o-plate. Why do you ask?Comment
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---------There should be some sign of glue remains on the tank if its the original, I would think. As well, even low mileage survivor type cars have had thier tanks replaced for one reason or another. As a matter of fact, a car that sits for a long period of time without moving with a bit of water in the tank can rust from the inside out pretty easily..........Bill SComment
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Recently witnessed the purchase of the 41st 67 built - the 15th St. Louis body - tank sticker on tank and readable. Built date 8-31-66.Comment
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I am sorry for the delay in answering your responce. My sticker was mounted on the tank about six inches to the left of the filler neck. It was mounted with weatherstripping cement. The cement was a single bead placed onto the tank in an "S" pattern. Then the sheet was pushed into it. The parts of the paper that were shashed into hte cement were stuck reall well, but the paper was almoust absorbed into the cement and illedgable. The bottom of hte sticker was fuel stained and the whole sheet very brittle. What was readable was the serial number, 435 horse, leather, sunflower yellow, and a partial of a few other words.
I hope this helps
When I went through this, A sew guys sent me some good photos. You might ask the guys.
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Richard,
My early 67 VIN number (in the four hundreds) does have a tank sheet. I have not removed it but pulling back the tank seal one can see it.Comment
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VIN 17xxx on the car. I felt the tinge of Houdini while attempting to take a picture between the fuel filler boot and the body.
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