Subject: New Options - J56 Brakes and F40 Heavy Duty Suspension Breakup of Z06 Performance Package
Model and Year: 1964 Corvette
Source: Chevrolet Car Distribution Letter - Chevrolet Zone 49 - Harrisburg, PA
Number: 002CD01
Date: January 2, 1964
TO: ALL AUTHORIZED CHEVROLET DEALERS
Shown below are additional prices affecting the 1964 Model Dealer Price Bulletin.
Please make the necessary entries on all copies of the Price Bulletin in your possession.
SECTION II - PASSENGER CAR
| (NEW OPTIONS) Corvette Page 32 |
Ordering Col-Code |
Opt. No. |
Dir. Net |
List Price |
Factory D & H |
Mfrs. Sugg. Re. Del. Price |
| SPECIAL BRAKE SYSTEM: | 40-2 | J56 | 444.60 | 44.50 | 585.00 | 629.50 |
Includes finned brake drums with built-in cooling fins, front brake air scoops, power brakes with dual circuit master cylinder and special sintered, metallic linings (available only when 365 H.P. engine, 4-speed transmission and positraction rear axle are ordered which must be shown separately on order form and will be invoiced as individual options.
Available late January, 1964.
| SPECIAL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION: | 38-2 | F40 | 26.60 | 2.70 | 35.00 | 37.70 |
Includes H.D front and rear springs, H.D. front and rear shock absorbers and H.D. front stabilizer bar (available only when 375 H.P. engine, 4-speed transmission and positraction rear axle are ordered which must be shown separately on order form and will be invoiced as individual options).
002CD01
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Available late January, 1964.
Current order forms do not show these options, thus when ordering, please use the blank spaces on the Corvette order form (OSD-806).
In connection with the release of the above options, your attention is directed to the Special Performance Package (RPO-Z06) initially released for the 1964 model Corvette. The contemplated design modification and refinements did not materialize. However, in line with customer and dealer requests, the basic performance suspension and brake components have been separated and re-released as indicated above. Thus, the customer can now select the option that meets his particular requirements or order both of them depending on the intended usage of his Corvette.
Just as a reminder, if you have not already done so, we wish to remind you that 50% of your orders for January are already past due. We suggest that you bring your orders in line up to at least the 75% mark, as soon as possible, and if you so desire you can cover your full schedule for January by return mail.
Very truly yours,
Leo J. S. Karl
Zone Distribution Manager
Article ID: 1152
Created: January 30, 2015
Last Updated: January 30, 2015
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