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napa68
10-11-2021, 06:29 PM
After the recent acquisition of another Corvette for our personal collection, I am offering our 1964 L84 (327/375hp) fuel injected coupe. I purchased this car for ourselves and did a complete mechanical restoration. In other words, I built this car to drive!

This car was stored and serviced at John's Fuel Injection Service in Paramount, CA. John had passed away in 2020 and thus the car had to be sold. The car was stored under a makeshift tent behind the shop (hence the patina on the car). While an original black on black car, it is reported the car was once painted white and then changed back to black. When one considers what is visible on the paint, that is quite possible.

Most all original matching number car produced March 31st, 1964 and delivered to Hovey-Dallas Chevrolet in Garena, CA (as documented by NCRS Shipping Data Report). Fitted with it's original trim and VIN tags. Color code 900AA (black) with STD vinyl interior (black). Currently showing 110,xxx miles. The car has been driven 700 miles since the completion of the mechanical refurbishment.

All original body panels with one exception (left side panel below belt line behind the LF wheel). All bonding strips intact and nice. All original window glass with the exception of the windshield. Excellent birdcage and solid windshield frame. Excellent rust free frame, control arms, trailering arms, etc. In fact, this car was disassembled with hand tools. Most of it's original fasteners have been reused. Parts removed from the car that would serve as beneficial have been retained if needed for a future cosmetic restoration.

Fuel Injection was refurbished at Ken's Fuel Injection in Medina, TN. That included the rebuilding of the high pressure pump to eliminate the possibility of high RPM lean out. Original engine rebuilt and dyno'd at Automotive Machine Service (AMS Racing Engines) in West Allis, WI. Cylinder bores are at .030. New Sealed Power pistons (10.5:1 compression ratio), new Eagle rods, Comp solid flat tappet cam, and rotating assembly balanced.. New valve springs, pushrods, rocker arms, oil pump, rings, bearings, and timing set. All new valve guides, 3 angle valve job, bowl porting, and pinned rocker studs. Engine was dyno'd with a carb and intake (F.I. unit was not completed at the time). 407hp @5500 rpm and carries over 389-396 lb-ft of torque from 3800-5500 rpm. The engine also retains it's original fuel injection specific exhaust manifolds

Original transmission rebuilt by Eric Davidson (Crash). All shafts checked for runout, new syncho's. sliders, gaskets, and seals. Centerforce clutch disc and pressure plate. All new Spicer U joints installed in drive shaft and half shafts. Non original 3.70 positraction rear end case. Very quiet and smooth. Sale also includes correctly dated 3.36 positraction case in sale.

Trailering arms have been rebuilt by V Tech Corvette. All new ball joints, tie rod ends, tie rod adjusting sleeves, control arm bushings, sway bar bushings, and idler arm (original idler arm included in sale). Brakes completely serviced. New shoes, wheel cylinders, brake hardware, brake hoses, and drums (original drums included with sale). Brake booster was rebuilt by Mike Gibbons of Brake Restorations, Inc.

New heater core (and rebuilding of heater box), along with new radiator / expansion tank from Dewitt's. All new Lectric Limited wiring harness's. Headlight motors rebuilt and operate just as they should. Halogen bulbs installed and original dated T3's included in sale.

The only numbers not correct / dated to the car are the rear diff case, starter, and one cylinder head. I feel the other cylinder head is perhaps a warranty unit given the date of it (speculation that is unproven). The alternator is a correctly dated unit, but not original to the car. All other numbers and dates are original to the car. I feel the mileage of 110,xxx is correct. The car had the original riveted ball joints when the car was refurbished.

The knock off wheels (4) are original Kelsey Hayes wheels. I cannot confirm these are original to the car. The production date of the car falls into the period of time knock off wheels were being released from GM. The wheels run true, and hold air just as they should (GM had porosity issues with the early wheels). Brand new Firestone 6.70-15's Deluxe Champions reproduced by Coker Tire. Excellent ride and drive quality (especially when one considers these are still bias ply tires).

Great original dash pads, door panels, and interior pieces. Radio refurbished by Dr. Don's in Texas. Carpets are heavily patina'd but certainly play the part of the car.

The is an excellent running, excellent driving, and no excuse car with GREAT bones. A person can drive this car with no question or reservation. It also can be the foundation of a killer restoration! After all, it is a true black on black, original matching number, California black plate fuelie.

Here are a couple of threads that discuss / detail the car......

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c1-and-c2-corvettes/4470680-64-l84-previously-in-for-sale-section.html

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=164958

For more detailed photos and videos, follow the link below to my website.
https://bouldermotorcar.com/1964-corvette-coupe-fuel-injected/

Consigned to Bring a Trailer

Tim
cell (262) 844-5218
shop (715) 385-3700

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subyman99
10-11-2021, 07:22 PM
You’ve got some cool cars Tim ! I love that faded black paint with black cali plates. Doesn’t get much better!

Matt

mike1971
10-11-2021, 08:51 PM
Beautiful presentation Tim! Great Car my friend!

SupremeDeluxe
10-11-2021, 10:48 PM
That's very cool. GLWS. I followed the resurrection thread on CF closely. I will be in touch in a few weeks to talk about FI if the 63 deal I am working comes through.

Oldss
10-12-2021, 01:46 AM
Tim, your Corvette is cazy! I recently had to limit my travel time to 4 hours and 20 minutes. Since I am 4 hours and 26 minutes away, I will have to stay home and be good. Like Jake said in another add, but not just the Chevelles. Can you believe the cars that are on this site for sale right now?? :biggthumpup: I can smell that car just sitting on my couch!

MosportGreen66
10-12-2021, 08:05 PM
This one struck me as a good buy when on CL and an even better buy now that she's sorted out. Drive without concern... Good luck!

Dan

scuncio
10-12-2021, 08:13 PM
Very nice, this would be a tough car to give up.

BJCHEV396
10-13-2021, 12:06 AM
Wow.GLWS!

TimG
10-13-2021, 01:19 AM
Tim, that car is beautiful. I'm sure its a blast to drive.

napa68
10-13-2021, 12:01 PM
Thanks for the kind words everyone. I must admit, I am a little conflicted in selling it. I'll be posting a drive video once the weather clears.

Tim

Steve Shauger
10-13-2021, 12:07 PM
Tim I love this car. Excellent description/ history and photos.

napa68
10-13-2021, 01:16 PM
I've had some inquiries, and thus requests for pics that I did not provide. Here seems to be the ones of particular interest........

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napa68
10-13-2021, 01:25 PM
Here are the 2 videos that were sent to me by Ken's when they tore down the fuel unit. I am very satisfied with their work and end product.

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And a very rough video of the dyno pull......

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napa68
10-15-2021, 04:30 PM
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napa68
10-20-2021, 12:04 PM
Here is the jacking instruction decal indicating an original knock off wheel car.......

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napa68
11-09-2021, 09:24 PM
I have consigned the car to Bring a Trailer. I'll post the link when available

I've had some great and informative conversations with some of you. Thank you, it's been a pleasure BS'n about Corvette's!
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Charley Lillard
11-09-2021, 11:17 PM
On a side note my friends here in town have a 64 FI car they ordered new but in white. It also has knockoff's. They had it judged 20 years ago and were docked points as the NCRS judging manual said their car was too early for knockoff's. Now their car is the earliest know knockoff car.

napa68
11-10-2021, 12:25 PM
On a side note my friends here in town have a 64 FI car they ordered new but in white. It also has knockoff's. They had it judged 20 years ago and were docked points as the NCRS judging manual said their car was too early for knockoff's. Now their car is the earliest know knockoff car.

I find it interesting how the knowledge in the hobby has evolved (not just Corvette's either). Any idea when the car was produced Charlie?

I bought a 18k mile 67 roadster from Kenny Pascoe for my Dad earlier this year. The car was judged when the NCRS started to embrace midyears. In fact, it may be one of the first midyears they judged. Ironically, they were tough as hell on the car. I suspect the car would be a slam dunk for some significant awards today, if my Dad elected to campaign the car.

Tim

Charley Lillard
11-10-2021, 12:37 PM
I'll ask when it was built.

Oldss
12-12-2021, 12:16 AM
Tim, Any word on the date of your auction?

napa68
12-12-2021, 12:10 PM
Not as of yet....still pestering them

msclassiccars
12-17-2021, 01:33 PM
These early C2 cars with high horsepower FI 327 engines are just the coolest.

The CBP really adds that extra touch to this car with the patina.

Can't wait to see it on BaT.

Too Many Projects
12-17-2021, 10:16 PM
Not as of yet....still pestering them


Save it for Mecum in Kissimmee in January. Good reason to vacation in southern Florida too...:biggthumpup:

protree68
12-19-2021, 01:22 PM
What a killer car Tim

napa68
02-15-2022, 08:54 PM
The car is live on BaT. Let's see how this goes......

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-chevrolet-corvette-54/

RPOLS3
02-16-2022, 01:05 PM
I'm sure it will do well. Your ads are always very well written, transparent, and contain all pertinent information for a buyer to make a well informed and confident purchase.

TimG
02-16-2022, 01:08 PM
I saw it last evening, Tim. Your add is great.

Crush
02-16-2022, 01:24 PM
Tim is a straight shooter but I’m guessing the peanut gallery will be appearing to increase their “thumb” quota. Still not a match for thickskinnnn Napa !!GLWS

napa68
02-16-2022, 01:25 PM
Thanks guys. I've been on the other side of vague descriptions and pics. They are usually that way by design.

napa68
02-18-2022, 11:31 PM
Hey guys. I just wanted to take a moment to thank some of you for the "shout out's" on the auction. You certainly did not need to do it. Having said that, I find your comments humbling.

THANK YOU!
Tim

Mr70
02-19-2022, 04:13 PM
Tim For President. :)

Too Many Projects
02-19-2022, 04:16 PM
Tim For President. :)


I'll promote that, but he'll never win. He's TOO modest and honest...:flag: