Any 1963 Data Plate G5 Cars?

[James H.]

Looking for someone with a 1963 Corvette with a G5 Date Code.
Trying to verify that the Corvette production calander for March of 1963 was (5) weeks long.

[David B.]

Re: Any 1963 Data Plate G5 Cars?

James - The March 1963 calendar was somewhat unusual in that it actually included all or a part of 6 different weeks. The 5th week was a full five day work week--Monday the 25th through Friday the 29th (and probably Saturday the 30th)--so there were plenty of 63's with G5 dated trim tags produced. I've thrown in a picture of one example.
Since the 6th week included only Sunday, March 31st (a non-production day), I wouldn't expect that there are any G6 trim tags out there. Regards, Dave

[Duke W.]

Re: Any 1963 Data Plate G5 Cars?

My SWC body build code is G4, and the actual production date per the dealer copy of the production order in my possession is March 19 (Tuesday), so this provides a documented reference point.

The production code months didn't follow the calendar that closely. I think John Hinckley has discussed this in more detail in years past.

The following Web site is good for creating a Gregorian calendar for any particular year:

http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/generate.html

Assuming the "production week" started on Sunday when the line was never (or very rarely) in operation, it looks like the following body build codes correspond to the following weeks beginning Sunday.

G1 Feb 24
G2 Mar 3
G3 Mar 10
G4 Mar 17 (documented)
G5 Mar 24
H1 Mar 31

Duke

[James H.]

Re: Any 1963 Data Plate G5 Cars?

Duke,
My SWC Corvette also has a G4 Date Code and a estimated build of 19Mar63.
Looks like they were maybe born on the same day!
My Cars Serial Number is 111013. It was the 64th Corvette in the line.
I am the original owner & I am restoring it now.
Thanks for the reply and the useful information.
Jim

[James H.]

Re: Any 1963 Data Plate G5 Cars?

James - The March 1963 calendar was somewhat unusual in that it actually included all or a part of 6 different weeks. The 5th week was a full five day work week--Monday the 25th through Friday the 29th (and probably Saturday the 30th)--so there were plenty of 63's with G5 dated trim tags produced. I've thrown in a picture of one example.
Since the 6th week included only Sunday, March 31st (a non-production day), I wouldn't expect that there are any G6 trim tags out there. Regards, Dave

Dave,
Thanks for the Information! The Picture was excellent proof that 1963 Corvettes G5 date code cars were built.
Jim