Can Reduced Service $$$ Justify K66 ?

[Wayne M.]

Going through a few lists of '67 Canadian-delivered Corvettes, and I see one (maybe more) big block hydraulic lifter automatic cars with transistorized ignition. Am wondering if the buyers' motives for such a combination were influenced by the GM mantra that points and condenser replacements were a thing of the past.

In 1967, K66 was not available on the base engine, and the automatic transmission was not available on solid lifter cars, nor on the 350hp (L79), so the choice of transistorized ignition on the above was certainly strange, not to mention rare.

[Gene M.]

Re: Can Reduced Service $$$ Justify K66 ?

not really, BB station wagons and other regular Chevy could get that option too.

[R N.]

Re: Can Reduced Service $$$ Justify K66 ?

Going through a few lists of '67 Canadian-delivered Corvettes, and I see one (maybe more) big block hydraulic lifter automatic cars with transistorized ignition. Am wondering if the buyers' motives for such a combination were influenced by the GM mantra that points and condenser replacements were a thing of the past.

In 1967, K66 was not available on the base engine, and the automatic transmission was not available on solid lifter cars, nor on the 350hp (L79), so the choice of transistorized ignition on the above was certainly strange, not to mention rare.

Hi Wayne,

I have a '67 L79 coupe that was deliveried new to Synder Automobiles Inc in Lachine (Montreal) Quebec - Zone 86, dealer 543. My VIN is 05818 and I'm courious about "your list" of Canadian deliveried cars. Perhaps I have info that can be added to your list, or maybe I can learn something from your list....

[Kenneth B.]

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I had 2 67 390/4speeds with K-66. This is why I love the older cars. Everyone ordered their cars so not many were alike. Today they are all alike for the most part. Try to buy a car without power windows ETC. TOO BAD!
KEN

[Michael W.]

Re: Can Reduced Service $$$ Justify K66 ?

Going through a few lists of '67 Canadian-delivered Corvettes, and I see one (maybe more) big block hydraulic lifter automatic cars with transistorized ignition. Am wondering if the buyers' motives for such a combination were influenced by the GM mantra that points and condenser replacements were a thing of the past.

In 1967, K66 was not available on the base engine, and the automatic transmission was not available on solid lifter cars, nor on the 350hp (L79), so the choice of transistorized ignition on the above was certainly strange, not to mention rare.

Wayne, not sure how detailed your lists are but do you see a pattern of such cars also having 'luxury' options like PS. PW, PB, leather, knock offs, AC etc? I wonder if maybe the buyer or sales person of the day just wanted to tick as many options on the list as they could.

[Wayne M.]

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Kurt -- is your information the "window sticker" lookalike that you get from George Zapora of GM Vintage Canada ?

If so, yes, I can probably add more as I have the microfiche photocopy that lists your car, along with 26 others in the VIN range 05576 to 06035 that were originally shipped to Canadian dealers.

P.S. -- nice car; I see you have 02U15AB and 02A85AA as a couple of the options I'd certainly order if I was buying a new '67 today.

[Wayne M.]

Re: Can Reduced Service $$$ Justify K66 ?

.....do you see a pattern of such cars also having 'luxury' options like PS. PW, PB, leather, knock offs, AC etc? I wonder if maybe the buyer or sales person of the day just wanted to tick as many options on the list as they could.

I think it is a bit of both (rich buyer wanting everything), and the salespeople of certain dealerships trying to push what they know sells (in case buyer backs out after order placed). What stands out are the cars with the bare minimum (whitewalls only: VIN 19825; or 3.08 posi only: VIN 14913); or with all power options except brakes; or J56 brakes ordered on automatic BB's; -- the oddball stuff.

Are you on Serge Gauthier's mailing list ? (Vettes de Montreal)

[Michael W.]

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Are you on Serge Gauthier's mailing list ? (Vettes de Montreal)

Isn't everybody (yes I am)

[Clem Z.]

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back in the 50s and 60s people bought corvettes because they were after high performance cars so you ordered the stuff that made it go fast. i know i bought mine back then so i knew i would not be second as the red light drag races. today people buy corvettes for a different reasons like it is a "IN" car to own. also a lot more people back then raced their corvette in competition events. i could not wait till the weekend so i could go race my corvette some place.

[R N.]

Re: Can Reduced Service $$$ Justify K66 ?

Kurt -- is your information the "window sticker" lookalike that you get from George Zapora of GM Vintage Canada ?

If so, yes, I can probably add more as I have the microfiche photocopy that lists your car, along with 26 others in the VIN range 05576 to 06035 that were originally shipped to Canadian dealers.

P.S. -- nice car; I see you have 02U15AB and 02A85AA as a couple of the options I'd certainly order if I was buying a new '67 today.

Hi Wayne,

I'm excited you have a photocopy of the microfiche of my car! I will send you a copy of what George/GM Vintage sent me so you can see what I have. I'd love to have the full option codes etc. I'll send you an email Monday.

[Ken A.]

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You should drive a new ZR-1, now that's a RACE car!

[Clem Z.]

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You should drive a new ZR-1, now that's a RACE car!

being 78 this month my reflexes are barely good enough for my 430 HP 2008

[Ken A.]

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You mean they're going to take my keys away in 10 years. Plus you get free (ha) driving lessons when you buy one.