63 bell housing part numbers?

[Norris W.]

I thought they were in the Spec Guide, and I can't find my judging manuals. Wasn't there a different number for early and late? Also, weren't '63's completely bare (unpainted)?

[Tracy C.]

Re: 63 bell housing part numbers?

Believe the 3788421 was used for all but the very late 63's. 3858403 used thereafter and into 64. The 63's would also have the same orange overspray patterns found on later Corvettes.

tc

[William C.]

Re: 63 bell housing part numbers?

If it had the T10-D trans or the '63 muncie, it had to use the 421 bellhousing due to the size of the front bearing retainer being smaller than that on the 403 or 383 bellhousings.

[Alan Drake]

Re: 64 bell housing

Must post a caution or an option here for the 1964;
Please search a posting by Joe Lucia Sunday, 11 February 2007 that talks about GM #3840383 - sorry for all the details, but will make search quicker.
Alan

[Tracy C.]

Re: 64 bell housing

forgot about the "383"..

thanks,
tc