1962 FI Serial numbers

[Patrick S.]

It is winter and I am bored so I am going to rekindle an old project I started a while back. I have a data base that compares the 1962 Corvette serial numbers to the serial number on the FI unit for the 50 or so cars in the data base. The scatter gram shows an interesting picture.
If you would like to join this venture, send me some data (please don't make it up) and your email address and I will send you a copy of the picture after adding your input.
I don't make any judgments as to what is original and what is not, it is just an interesting picture.
I also welcome comments.

[Patrick S.]

Re: 1962 FI Serial numbers

I guess that one of the following reasons results in no reply. 1. They are common knowledge, 2. Owners are afraid to give out the numbers. 3. People with these cars just don't care.

[John D.]

Re: 1962 FI Serial numbers

Patrick, I was also waiting for replies to your post. Lately most all of the 62 FI's I get in seem to have some issues as far as serial number on the tag goes.
Just getting the owner to provide the engine build date so I can co-ordinate the FI numbers is a real accomplishment.
A typical conversaion lately goes like this. "Where would I look for an engine build date". (the owner asks)
My thoughts are "duhhh" but since I am here to help all I tell them where to find the engine pad. Seems to be less serious restorations of these cars lately or you wouldn't have people asking you were the engine pad is.
Get ahold of Dale Pearman's friend for serial numbers. Ken Hanson of Orindale's should be able to give you a bunch of good numbers.
If I get a real deal setup instead of SR ones I will get ahold of you. Thanks for your concern.
John

[Patrick S.]

Re: 1962 FI Serial numbers

John,I have all of Dale's data. Ken sent it to me last year. I was hoping to get some numbers between 3000 and 5000 where I have a gap. Would you like to see the "picture"? Pat

[John D.]

Re: 1962 FI Serial numbers

Patrick, Of course I would. johndegreg@aol.com Thanks very much. Now if you are showing it to all here then go for it. Much appreciated.
My old records show there were about 1918 '62 fuel cars from St. Louis. Jon Blanchette lists 2131. He also lists 16 service replacement units with tags reading 7017360. Blanchette lists 22 SR units with 7017365 tags. Another SR '62 unit had a tag reading 7017370. Blanchette said 47 of those units were made.
If you look in old Chevy parts books you will see a 7017370 unit listed as a SR unit for 57 to 62. The only difference I can detect between all of those units is the oil cap???
He also lists 16 of 7017355 units. Personally I don't agree with that number but who am I. Well I have been playing with FI's since 1961 and praying that someday a '7355 unit would come in the door but so far only one did and it had a fake tag. JD

[Charles C.]

Re: 1962 FI Serial numbers

I don't have any FI unit numbers to offer, but some engine data from a Maroon 1962 car that you can add to your data base if that might be helpful. A past acquaintance of mine purchased a '62 new and the original engine ended up in his lake boat for all these years.

Here are the numbers I wrote down when last viewing the engine: Casting 3782870 C 23 2 2S109734 F0406RF

His car was stolen in 1965 and when it was recovered, a replacement FI unit was installed by Chevrolet. They actually installed a "7380" unit (serial #1959) and had to cut the hood to make it fit. When he traded the car in for his 1967 L79 Chevelle (which I believe he still owns), he kept the original Corvette engine. I eventually "talked" him out of the replacement FI Unit.

Oddly enough, another friend of mine still owns the actual '62 FI car and never seemed to be that interested in trying to get the original engine, even though the owners are probably 10 miles away from each other... Oh well, to each his own. Charlie

[Bruce T.]

Re: 1962 FI Serial numbers

Hi Patrick,
I just noticed your post. I think you already have my FI unit serial number and my VIN from some previous correspondance, but I would gladly provide the information for the rest of my original engine if you need it. I would like to see your chart.

Edit: Received the chart. Thank you!

Bruce

[Patrick S.]

Re: 1962 FI Serial numbers

I have received a couple of new numbers, but I was hoping for more. I was going to put the "picture" her but it is an Excel page and Adobe and this site won't take either (that I know). If someone knows a way to do it, please tell me.

[John D.]

Re: 1962 FI Serial numbers

Patrick, Maybe write an Article for "The Restorer" and include your chart. Might get more response that way as I have found out that a high number of my FI customers are not on this forum. That's if they have a PC at all. Surprising how many fellows much younger than old JD don't even have email. Our Pittsburgh chapter has 28 members with no email. John

[David D.]

Re: 1962 FI Serial numbers

John & Patrick -

I have always been intrigued by fuel injected cars. There is one 1962 FI car in my area but it has not had its original unit for as long as I have known it. The car's number is 4004, has been in the current owner's hands for at least 30 years.

Is anyone doing this for other years? Perhaps the 'Cx Registry' could provide some additional info.