paper or plastic?

[Jerry S.]

We have a Sept 1962, 1963 model corvette convertible. The previous owner achieved multiple top flight awards. In reviewing his documents we noticed he had received deductions for not having plastic. This is the plastice bag around the manual etc in the glove box. He has everything in a checrolet super service "envelope" dated 11/23/1960.Your comments please paper or plastic?

[Stephen L.]

Re: paper or plastic?

I'm not familiar with the advent of the plastic bag, however, if you look in your AIM, it should indicate a part number for that item. Compare the number on your "paper" container. If its the same then yo have the correct item; if not then you need a different bag.

[Jerry S.]

Re: paper or plastic?

Someone is using our AIM and has not returned to to us. The number is 3785443.
My limited source for corvette knowledge is the forum and ebay. The plastic bags offered for sale all seem to be dated 01/04/1963.

[Kent K.]

Re: paper or plastic?

Jerry,

Try Corvette Central or Long Island Corvettes. They should have the plastic owner's manual bag for 1967. Remember, you have to ask foe the '67 bag.

Regards,
Kent Keech

[Kent K.]

OOPS, Sorry

Some how I thought you were looking for '67 not '63. Try them anyway.

Kent

[John H.]

Re: OOPS, Sorry

For a '63, the A.I.M. shows the bag as P/N 3834959 envelope.

[Jerry S.]

Re: The AIM

This is why he lost 15 points because he did not have the plastic bag. He also lost 45 points for having the incorrect water pump. His 326 water pump, original to the car, cost him points.

[Kevin M.]

Re: The AIM

Early cars Paper envelope, JG wrong.

Kevin

[Jerry S.]

Re: The AIM

Now, should I change the water pump? We think this previous owner suffered because he did not or would not correct the judges. Maybe this is not allowed. I do not have the ability to have a car judged. We had a ferrari judged but that was different. From a perfect score he had 60 points removed and was so discussed he sold me the car. This is as perfect as we have ever seen. This is the end of my observations. Will go back to being a good observer.