Factory Original '63 early-to-mid Z06 ? ... Think again

[Wayne M.]

Back in the RESTORER, Summer 1983, Brian Futo presented some info on Chevrolet Corvette recall campaigns 1960 thru '66. Here's one ...

"4-11-63 RPO Z06 BRAKE OPTION

Early units with a special performance brake option were subject to erratic operation under some high speed driving conditions. Dealers were requested to call in the 104 units involved, and modify the brake assembly by installing new front brake flange plates, brake shoes and drums. According to our records, 97 cars were corrected."

[The other 7 cars were probably totalled .]

Begs the question; are the modifications to the drums and front flange plates known to the NCRS community ? How are manufacturer safety-related recalls judged in this case ?

[Alan D.]

Re: Factory Original '63 early-to-mid Z06 ? ... Think again

The 8th Edition of the Judging Reference Manual has a section called Factory Recall Modification, page 35. If one can show it is a valid mod then "will receive a minimum originality deduction."

Ummm, written like an attorney. If we deduct 20% for each item under CDCIF then would these be a 10% or maybe just a "dot" ???

[Bob J.]

Re: Factory Original '63 early-to-mid Z06 ? ... Think again

Back in the RESTORER, Summer 1983, Brian Futo presented some info on Chevrolet Corvette recall campaigns 1960 thru '66. Here's one ...

"4-11-63 RPO Z06 BRAKE OPTION

Early units with a special performance brake option were subject to erratic operation under some high speed driving conditions. Dealers were requested to call in the 104 units involved, and modify the brake assembly by installing new front brake flange plates, brake shoes and drums. According to our records, 97 cars were corrected."

[The other 7 cars were probably totalled .]

Wayne,
its also odd that with 104 Z06s built by April 11,
that 95 more supposedly were built in the final 3 months. Bob

[Rich G.]

Re: Factory Original '63 early-to-mid Z06 ? ... Think again

Could be that more were built before that time, but only that number had been "delivered".

Rich

[Bob J.]

Re: Factory Original '63 early-to-mid Z06 ? ... Think again

Could be that more were built before that time, but only that number had been "delivered".

Rich

Rich,
I think dealers were requested to check their inventory against the list of vin numbers affected by a campaign (recall).
If the car was unsold or sold it make no difference in doing the required changes.
Bob