1964 Corvette Identification Numbers




Below is a listing of common identification numbers found on the 1964 Corvette.

VIN Tag Information
40837S100001 - 40837S122229 (coupe)
40867S100001 - 40867S122229 (convertible)
Digit Definition
1st Model year:  4 = 1964
2nd / 3rd Series:  08 = Corvette
4th/5th Body Style:  37 = 2-door coupe, 67 = 2-door convertible
6th Assembly Plant:  S = St. Louis, MO.
Last 6 digits Production Number starting with 100001 - 122229

Engine Suffix ID Numbers
RC: 327ci, 250hp, (manual transmission)
RD: 327ci, 300hp, (manual transmission)
RE: 327ci, 365hp (manual transmission)
RF: 327ci, 375hp (manual transmission)
RP: 327ci, 250hp, (manual transmission)
RQ: 327ci, 300hp, (manual transmission)
RR: 327ci, 365hp (manual transmission)
RT: 327ci, 365hp (manual transmission, transistor ignition)
RU: 327ci, 365hp (air conditioning, manual transmission, transistor ignition)
RX: 327ci, 375hp, (manual transmission, transistor ignition)
SC: 327ci, 250hp (automatic transmission)
SD: 327ci, 300hp, (automatic transmission)
SK: 327ci, 250hp (air conditioning, automatic transmission)
SL: 327ci, 300hp, (air conditioning, automatic transmission)

Block ID Numbers
3782870: All Engines

Head ID Numbers
3782461: 327ci, 300hp, 365hp, 375hp
3795896: 327ci, 250hp

Carburetor ID Numbers
Carter 3696S #3846246: 327ci, 300hp (automatic transmission)
Carter 3697S #3846247: 327ci, 300hp, 340hp (manual transmission)
Carter 3720S/SA/SB #3851762: 327ci, 250hp (automatic transmission)
Carter 3721S/SA/SB #3851761: 327ci, 250hp (manual transmission)
Holley R2818A #3849804: 327ci, 365hp

Alternator ID Numbers
1100628: 327ci (early production, limited use)
1100665: 327ci, 250hp, 300hp, 365hp (air conditioning)
1100668: 327ci
1100669: 327ci, 365hp, 375hp (transistor ignition)
1100684: 327ci, 365hp (air conditioning, transistor ignition)

Distributor ID Numbers
1111024: 327ci, 250hp, 300hp
1111060: 327ci, 365hp (transistor ignition)
1111062: 327ci, 365hp (early production)
1111063: 327ci, 375hp (early production)
1111064: 327ci, 375hp (transistor ignition)
1111069: 327ci, 365hp (late production)
1111070: 327ci, 375hp (late production)

Fuel Injection ID Numbers
Rochester 7017375 (early production)
Rochester 7017375R (limited use)
Rochester 7017380 (late production)

Trim Plate Decoder:


1964 Corvette Trim Plate

The trim tag provides the following production details:

  • G11 – March 11, 1964 build date
  • Style 64 867 – 1964 Corvette convertible
  • Body S7403 – Assembled in Saint Louis, Missouri; body production number
  • Trim 898FA – Red leather upholstery
  • Paint 940AA – Satin Silver exterior finish