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1967 CORVETTE

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  • Some consider the 1967 the best looking of the early Sting Rays.
  • Its styling, although basically the same as in 1966, was a bit cleaner.
  • The same egg-crate style grille with Argent Silver finish was carried over.
  • The same smooth hood seen in 1966 was re-used.
  • Big-block cars had a large front-opening air scoop over the center bulge instead of the previous power blister.
  • The crossed flags badge on the nose of the 1967 Corvette had a widened "V" at its top.
  • On the sides of the front fenders were five vertical and functional louvers that slanted towards the front of the car.
  • Minor changes were made to the interior.
  • The most noticeable was the relocation of the parking brake from under the dash to the center console.
  • The new headliner was cushioned with foam and fiber material.
  • Four-way flashers, directional signals with a lane-change function, larger interior vent ports and folding seat-back latches were all new.
  • At the rear there were now dual round taillights on each side (instead of a taillight and optional back-up light)
  • The twin back-up lights were now mounted in the center of the rear panel, above the license plate.
  • Standard equipment included
    • a new dual-chamber brake master cylinder
    • six-inch wide slotted rally wheels with trim rings
    • an odometer
    • a clock
    • carpeting
    • a tachometer.
  • The optional finned aluminum wheels were changed in design and had a one-year-only, non-knock-off center.
  • The 10 lacquer exterior finishes offered were
    • Tuxedo Black
    • Ermine White
    • Elkhart Blue
    • Lyndale Blue
    • Marina Blue
    • Goodwood Green
    • Rally Red
    • Silver Pearl
    • Sunfire Yellow
    • Marlboro Maroon
  • All convertibles came with a choice of a Black, White, or Teal Blue soft top.
  • The all-vinyl foam-cushioned bucket seats came in
    • Black
    • Red
    • Bright Blue
    • Saddle
    • White and Blue
    • White and Black
    • Teal Blue
    • Green.

V.I.N. NUMBERS

  • The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was located on a stainless steel plate welded to the right side hinge pillar crossbrace under the glove box
  • Convertible Serial numbers ranged from 194677S100001 to 194677S122940
  • Coupe Serial numbers ranged from 194377S100001 to 194377S122940
Position Character Description
1 1 Chevrolet Division
2 & 3 94 body series: Corvette
4 & 5 67 convertible
37 coupe
6 7 1967
7 S Assembled in St. Louis, MO
8 to 13 100001 to 123562 production sequence
  • Engine serial number
1 to 7 0001001 sequential production number
8 F or T Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
9 to 10 Carburetion & transmission
  • HD = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HE = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HH = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HO = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and four barrel carburetor
  • HP = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • HR = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HT = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • IL = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual or automatic transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • IM = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • IQ = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • IR = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • IT = 427-cid 425-hp V-8 with 12.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission and four-barrel carburetor
  • IU = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors
  • JA = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetor
  • JC = 427-cid 400-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, three two-barrel carburetors
  • JD = 427-cid 400-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors
  • JE = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, three two-barrel carburetors
  • JG = 427-cid 400-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and three two-barrel carburetor
  • JH = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors
  • KH = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block next to the engine number
  • The body number plate was located on the engine side of the cowl.
  • The Fisher Body Style Number 67-19467 identifies a Corvette Sting Ray convertible
  • The Fisher Body Style Number 67-19437 identifies a Corvette Sting Ray coupe
  • The body number is the production serial number of the body.
  • The trim number indicates the interior trim color and material.
  • The ten 1967 Corvette exterior colors were:
    • 900 = Tuxedo Black
    • 972 = Ermine White
    • 974 = Rally Red
    • 976 = Marina Blue
    • 977 = Lyndale Blue
    • 980 = Elkhart Blue
    • 983 = Goodward Green
    • 984 = Sunfire Yellow
    • 986 = Silver Pearl
    • 988 = Marlboro Maroon
  • Upholstery Codes
Color Vinyl Upholstery Leather Upholstery
Black STD 402
Red 407 408
Bright Blue 414 415
Teal Blue 418 419
Saddle 420 421
Green 430 431
White & Blue 450 451
White & Black 455  

IDENTIFICATION

Series No. Body/Style No. Body Type Factory Price Shipping Weight Production Total
194 37
1967 Corvette

1967 Corvette 2-dr. Fastback Coupe - 2 passenger

$4353 3000 lb 8,504
194 67
1967 Corvette

1967 Corvette 2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger

$4141 3020 lb 14,436

ENGINE

Feature Standard Engine (RPO L75) Optional Engine (RPO L79) Optional Engine (RPO L36) Optional Engine (RPO L71) Optional Engine (RPO L89) Optional 1967-1/2 Engine (RPO L88)
TypeV-8, Overhead valve
BlockCast iron block
Displacement327 cid427 cid
Bore & Stroke4.00 x 3.25"4.251 x 3.76"
Compression ratio 10.0:1 11.0:1 10.25:111.0:1 12.5:1
Brake horsepower 300 @ 5000 350 @ 5800 390 @ 5400 435 @ 5800 435 @ 5800 560 @ 6400
Torque 360 lb-ft @ 3400 360 lb-ft @ 3600 460 lb-ft @ 3600 460 lb-ft @ 4000 460 @ 4000  
Main bearingfive
Valve lifters hydraulichydraulicMechanical valve lifters Mechanical valve lifters
Camshaft  high-performance camshaftSpecial-performance camshaft Special ultra-high-performance camshaft with .5365-inch intakes
Fuel supply Holley four-barrel R3810A or R3814AHolley four-barrelThree Holley two-barrels Single Holley 850CFM four-barrel

Transmission

Standard Manual Transmission three-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter
Automatic Transmission Two-speed Powerglide transmission (optional)
Optional Manual Transmission High-performance four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter
Optional Manual Transmission Special high-performance four-speed manual all-synchromesh close-ratio transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter
Optional Manual Transmission Special heavy-duty four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter

CHASSIS

Feature Convertible Coupe
Wheelbase 98 inches (2.489 m) 98 inches (2.489 m)
Overall length 175.2 inches (4.450 m) 175.3 inches (4.453 m)
Overall width 69.6 inches (1.768 m) 69.6 inches (1.768 m)
Overall height   49.6 inches (1.265 m)
Front tread 57.6 inches (1.443 m) 57.6 inches (1.463 m)
Rear tread 58.3 inches (1.481 m) 58.3 inches (1.481 m)
FrameFull-length ladder type with five cross members and separate body
Ground Clearance 5 inches (12.7 cm) 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Front suspensionIndependent; unequal-length A-arms, coil springs; tubular shocks and anti-roll bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, transverse leaf springs, transverse struts, half shafts with universal-joints, trailing arms, and tubular shock absorbers
SteeringSaginaw recirculating ball, 17:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 41.6 turning circle
Rear axle typeHypoid semi-floating
BrakesHydraulic, vented four wheel discs; 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers, total swept area 461 sq. in.
Wheels6" wide pressed steel 15" 5-lug disc
Tires7.75 x 15 red sidewall or whitewall
Standard rear axle ratio3.55:1
Optional rear axle ratio3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1

OPTIONS

RPO 898 Genuine leather seat trim $79
RPO A01 Soft-Ray tinted glass, all windows $15.80
RPO A02 Soft-Ray tinted glass, windshield $10.55
RPO A31 Electric power windows $57.95
RPO A82 Headrests $42.15
RPO A85 Shoulder harness $26.35
RPO C07 Auxiliary hardtop for convertible $231.75
RPO C48 Heater and defroster deletion $97.85 credit
RPO C60 Air conditioning $412.90
RPO F41 Special front and rear suspension $36.90
RPO G81 Positraction rear axle, all ratios $42.15
RPO J50 Power brakes $42.15
RPO J56 Special heavy-duty brakes $342.30
RPO K66 Transistor ignition system $73.75
RPO L79 327-cid 350-hp V-8 $105.35
RPO L36 427-cd 390-hp V-8 $200.15
RPO L68 427-cid 400-hp V-8 $305.50
RPO L71 427-cid 435-hp V-8 $437.10
RPO L79 327-cid 350-hp V-8 $105.35
RPO L88 427-cid 560-hp V-8 $947.90
RPO L89 Aluminum cylinder heads for RPO L71 V-8 $368.65
RPO M21 Four-speed close-ratio manual transmission $184.30
RPO M22 Heavy-duty close-ratio four-speed manual transmission $237
RPO M35 Powerglide automatic transmission $194.85
RPO N03 36-gallon fuel tank for coupe $198.05
RPO N11 Off-road exhaust system $36.90
RPO N14 Side Mount exhaust system $131.65
RPO N36 Telescopic steering wheel $42.15
RPO N40 Power steering $94.80
RPO P48 Special cast-aluminum knock-off wheels $263.30
RPO P92 7.75 x 15, white sidewall tires $31.35
RPO QB1 7.75 x 15 red sidewall tires $46.65
RPO U15 Speed-warning indicator $10.55
RPO U69 AM-FM radio $199.10

HISTORICAL NOTES

1967 Corvette Notes

  • A total of 216 cars with the L88 option were sold in 1967-1969
  • Eighty-eight percent of 1967 Corvettes came with a four-speed manual transmission
  • 10.1 percent had Powerglide automatic transmission
  • 20.8 percent had power brakes
  • 16.5 percent had air conditioning
  • 10.5 percent had a telescoping steering wheel
  • 25.1 percent came with power steering
  • A 327-cid 300 hp V-8-powered Corvette of this vintage would go from 0-to-60 mph in 7.8 seconds; from 0-to-100 mph in 23.1 seconds
  • The 1967 Corvette is considered the most refined of the original Sting Ray models of 1963-1967.

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