64 Z-06

[Michael H.]

Re: 64 Z-06

In the '64 A.I.M., Z06 was released on 6-3-63 with two sheets (1.00 and 2.00), with the part callouts for the front hub/knuckle assy, trailing arm assy's, front stabilizer bar & bushings, rear lower shock mount shafts, and the front shocks and springs are referenced to the F40 callouts in UPC 3. Sheet 2.00 calls out the dual master cylinder, booster, pipes, and attaching parts.

The Option Index sheet (1.00) notes "RPO Z06 removed" on 2-18-64.

Then, on 4-8-64, the J-56 sheets (1.00 and 2.00) were released, with exactly the same illustrations and part number callouts that were on the removed Z06 sheets.

In '64, both J56 and F40 were only available in combination with G81 (Posi), M20 (4-speed), and L84 (Fuel Injection) according to the Engineering ECL listings.

Well, how bout that !! THANK YOU John !! I knew I remembered seeing that somewhere decades ago. Just couldn't remember where. I think it's also shown in some other GM paperwork that I have here somewhere but I still can't remember where.

So, Duke ????

[Philip C.]

Re: 64 Z-06

Well, how bout that !! THANK YOU John !! I knew I remembered seeing that somewhere decades ago. Just couldn't remember where. I think it's also shown in some other GM paperwork that I have here somewhere but I still can't remember where.

So, Duke ????

What does that prove ? 64 AIM also shows N14. Phil 8063

[Tom H.]

Re: 64 Z-06

I can't believe that I don't have a 64 dealer order sheet, but I don't. I do have the 64 Corvette news article introducing the 64 model. Here is a paragraph indicating a performance package carried over to 64, but no RPO is called out.

[Duke W.]

Re: 64 Z-06

I have the same issue - Vol. 7 No. 1 with the 1964 model introduction article, and I was thinking of digging it out yesterday, but didn't get around to it. So it appears that Z-06 was available for the first two or three months of '64 production.

The next logical question is: Were any built?

Being as how the NCRS Corvette Spec. Guide and Corvette Black Book do not list Z-06 for 1964, I would be willing to bet that none were built, and unbundling the Z-06 components to separate options may have been motivated by a lack of Z-06 orders.

Thanks to John and Tom for ferreting out these reliable information sources.

Duke

[Michael H.]

Re: 64 Z-06

I have the same issue - Vol. 7 No. 1 with the 1964 model introduction article, and I was thinking of digging it out yesterday, but didn't get around to it. So it appears that Z-06 was available for the first two or three months of '64 production.

The next logical question is: Were any built?

Being as how the NCRS Corvette Spec. Guide and Corvette Black Book do not list Z-06 for 1964, I would be willing to bet that none were built, and unbundling the Z-06 components to separate options may have been motivated by a lack of Z-06 orders.

Thanks to John and Tom for ferreting out these reliable information sources.

Duke

I didn't even think of looking in Corvette News. I wonder if a later issue mentions the split that made the components of Z06 available separately?

I have to think that at least some Z06's were built in early 64. Lot of people were racing new 64's at that time.

I would go with the GM info over the Spec Guide and Black Book.

Unfortunately, we may never see any original paperwork for a 64 Z06 car, even if several were assembled.

[Duke W.]

Re: 64 Z-06

I'm missing No. 2, but a quick thumb through of the other five Vol. 7 issues yielded nothing on the Z-06 unbundling.

If anyone has Vol. 7 No. 2 (Tom?) take a look and let us know.

Duke

[Tom H.]

Re: 64 Z-06

I'm missing No. 2, but a quick thumb through of the other five Vol. 7 issues yielded nothing on the Z-06 unbundling.

If anyone has Vol. 7 No. 2 (Tom?) take a look and let us know.

Duke

I'm still digging. I'll keep you posted. It would sure be nice if somebody had an original dealer order guide or showroom album. Might have some clues in there. Anybody have a first edition 64 owners manual ?? Anything in there ??

[Tom H.]

Re: 64 Z-06

OK guys, I might be getting close. A little research shows a bulletin was sent to dealers on December the 26th of 1963 indicating the change of arrangements regarding Z06 / or its components. It appears it may have appeared on the original 1964 order forms and dealers placed the orders. The bulletin instructed dealers to delete the Z06 on the order and use the blank spaces on the order sheet to include special performance equipment, such as F40 and J56. I do not have a copy of this bulletin, but I bet somebody here does. I'd like to see it.

I can't take credit for the research as the information comes from the book "Classic Corvette, The First 30 Years" by Mike Mueller.

As I said earlier, I know nothing about these, but as a lifetime dealership employee ( although not back in 64 ) I am always fascinated with the changes and quirks in the order system. I think we probably found one here !

[Michael H.]

Re: 64 Z-06

Just received this from Joe Ray. It's the original order sheet from a 64 that is dated April 64 and clearly shows the Z06 option. The sheet appears to be dated 11-63. (upper LH corner) That means it's not the first printing of the order sheet for the 64 model year.
Note the hand written F40 at the bottom of the left column, as indicated by the info posted by Tom, above. This order must have been written about the same time the option was going through the change from Z06 to separate options.
I think this should prove that the Z06 option was shown as being available for at least the first several months of the 64 MY. If it wasn't ever available, the 11-63 revision of the order sheet would not have included Z06.

http://img.villagephotos.com/imageview.aspx?i=25848138

[Rex T.]

Re: 64 Z-06

Alright!!!!!! The holy grail for us "64 Z-06 owners"!! Thanks Mike and Joe.

Appreciate you guys' help.

Rex

[Joe R.]

Re: 64 Z-06

Thanks Michael for taking a very large pic and posting it for me. Couldn't handle it here but the resolution of your pic is great.

And to you Duke, there's the documentation you requested.

JR

[Tom H.]

Re: 64 Z-06

There ya go. That was fun ! What can we do next !! ??

[Michael H.]

Re: 64 Z-06

There ya go. That was fun ! What can we do next !! ??

Since we're on 63-64 brakes, how bout "what are the correct brake booster tab numbers for each of these years"? Maybe a new thread would be better?

We'll get to turn signal flashers later.

[Ed L.]

Re: 64 Z-06

Michael,

Is the revision dated November, 1963 or 1964? It's hard for me to tell from the picture.

Ed

[Michael H.]

Re: 64 Z-06

Michael,

Is the revision dated November, 1963 or 1964? It's hard for me to tell from the picture.

Ed

The sheet revision would have to have been revised 11 of 63 because the order was written/filled out in April of 64.

A sheet/revision dated 11-64 would have been printed during the 65 model year.