c1 history and paint

[Richard C.]

recently bought back ( after 36 years) my 61 fawn beige that i had in high school.. i was second owner (nom), any way of telling which engine h.p. it originated with, tach is 6500 red line, also any numbers out there for how many fawn beiges were produced. thanks

[Mike E.]

Re: c1 history and paint

With 6500 redline had to be either solid lifters with 2x4, or with FI. Many articles are written about body /engine compartment configurations that indicate fuelie vs. 2x4--easiest to start with is left inner fender and presence of holes/brackets for FI air cleaner and absence of washer system brackets/holes (if so equipped)

[Terry D.]

Re: c1 history and paint

Rich

According to the NCRS spec guide there were 1851 Fawn cars, the 6500 red line tach would be either a 340hp or a fueler. There are several ways to tell if it was a fueler car but more informed people than I will have answer that one for you.
terry

[Doug Flaten]

Re: c1 history and paint

I too had a solid lifter tach on my '61, but the engine was long gone. When I pulled my dash, I found an ink stamp date on the back of my tachometer. The date stamp was in the correct range for the build date of the car. Therefore, I felt certain it was a 270 HP car since it did not have any of the fuelie attributes.

[Richard C.]

Re: c1 history and paint

THANK YOU, guys, and now the labor of love begins... be well, rich from long island...

[Terry D.]

Re: c1 history and paint

Rich
Sorry I gave you the info on Fawn 1962 cars. In 61 only 1005 were produced. It tough getting old and senile.
Terry

[Richard C.]

Re: c1 history and paint

thanks terry, 1 more off the wall question, any way of telling the last fawn beige built, i have car #10800, i believe 139 from the end.. thanks everyone for your help...

[Terry D.]

Re: c1 history and paint

Not that I know of, but it's got to be close.