Tankers, C2s with N03 option

[Michael J.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

Have any more convertible Z06s surfaced, other than the one that was a special order by the GM employee that was found in the Michigan garage that was on display at the Hampton Nationals?

[Brian D.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

At the IN Chapter regional in 2006, we judged a 63 SWC with N03 and C60; I don't recall which engine option.
The story was that it had been ordered by a rancher in Texas, who needed the range to get to town from his residence.
It's the one facing away from the camera, next to the Steel Blue '75.

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[Joe R.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

There are at least 2 63's with NO-3 and AC. I have seen them side by side.

JR

[Martin M.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

Our '64 No3 has all the options necessary to qualify as a Z06, except the brakes which are J65 instead of J56. Of course there is no Z06 option in 1964 anyway. Our car was purchased by 2 women who were doing long distance rallying. Thus the performance items, and the comfort items. See attached original window sticker.

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Marty

[Michael J.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

Our '64 No3 has all the options necessary to qualify as a Z06, except the brakes which are J65 instead of J56. Of course there is no Z06 option in 1964 anyway. Our car was purchased by 2 women who were doing long distance rallying. Thus the performance items, and the comfort items. See attached original window sticker.

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Marty

Very interesting! The rear end ratio says rally, but no PB, PS, and A/C for the ladies?

[Greg W.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

Michael, There is a guy im my area that is doing a book on 63 z06 Send me a PM and i will give you his # if it is ok with him.

[Michael J.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

Thanks Greg, PM sent.

[John D.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

Here's a picture I saved of the filler neck/tank area of a N03 car. Special thanks to whoever posted it originally.

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[Martin M.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

Michael, ps and a/c were not available on FI Cars in '64, also probably all mid-years. As I understand it, too many revs, That's also the reason the drive belts were narrower and rode lower in the pulleys.

Marty

[Mike M.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

i tried to put a FI unit on our 64 365 hp c-60 coupe back in the early 70's. can't be done without repositioning the alternator down below(like a 53-54 6 bangers generator). i gave up and put the holley back on it. mike

[Michael J.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

Michael, ps and a/c were not available on FI Cars in '64, also probably all mid-years. As I understand it, too many revs, That's also the reason the drive belts were narrower and rode lower in the pulleys.

Marty

That would fit with the performance aura of the FI cars GM was trying to promote. But realistically, the L76 had the same red line and revving characteristics, and though not common, some had A/C and PS.

[Joe R.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

PS could not be installed unless you changed the oil pan. That is why it was not optioned with the 340HP and 360HP engines in 1963. Don't have an answer on the AC but it was only available later in the 63 model run.

JR

[Don H.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

Mike, It can be done but not with the original air cleaner. Don H.

[Loren L.]

Re: Tankers, C2s with N03 option

Even in '65. PS available with L79, not L76.

[David B.]

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Chevrolet production breakout for 63 Z06 was as follows:
Z06
Spec. Performance Equip.
exc. Units
A 13
B --
C 2
D 184
Total 199
In addition to Z06 option, records show N03 was installed on 63 units which is commonly known. There is no breakdown on what cars this option was installed in.
There is a breakout by units for all C2 years for the C60, N40 & P48 options but it is too long to list.