Halibrands Over-the-Counter 1962

[Steven B.]

In the February issue of Vette Vues on pages 101 and 102 there is an interesting letter form Vince Piggins to Charlie Brown, SCCA, listing heavy duty service parts available for '62 Corvettes for the '62 season homologation.

The parts include:

HD Springs - Front 3748140, Rear 3748143
Stabilizer Bar - Front Auxillary, 3823052 (.75" Dia)
HD Brakes - 3823053, Sintered Metallic Kit
37 Gal. Tank - Fiber Glass 3823051
Wheel Unit-Knock Off - 3823050 "This is a quick change aluminum wheel and associated parts (front hubs, axle shaft and spinner nuts) first used in 1956 for competition purposes and being re-instated for 1962 Corvette service."

Steve

[Loren L.]

Re: Halibrands Over-the-Counter 1962

You need to understand - very broadly and w/o details - that SCCA would require "proof" that such parts would be available to all who wished to use them and race with them. A part of me would expect that before every race, that somewhere in a 100 mile radius location from that race, you could find the parts listed as "available". You find the dealer IN SPITE of cooperation with other dealers, because the parts guys at the other dealerships in the area are likely to say "What was that # again - it doesn't show up.".

[John N.]

Re: Halibrands Over-the-Counter 1962

By memory Mike Ernst had a article on that 62 option in the Summer 92 Restorer. The wheels were magnesium in 56.
Regards