1963 Corvette radiator support non air car

[Doug Y.]

I was just wondering if there is any difference between a '63 and a '64 non air radiator support. I am working on a '63 340 HP 327 car. I have chance to purchase a used support but am not sure of any differences. I know a FI support is different and do not want one. Thanks.

[Doug F.]

Re: 1963 Corvette radiator support non air car

63's have an extra sheet metal [ extension ] where the horn mounts

[Sydney G.]

Re: 1963 Corvette radiator support non air car

Doug,

I think there might also be a difference between early and late non FI core supports in '63 but I'm not quite sure what that difference is.
Hopefully someone will clarify.

Syd

[Jim L.]

Re: 1963 Corvette radiator support non air car

a difference between early and late non FI core supports in '63 but I'm not quite sure what that difference is.

One difference, and there might be others, is that the early '63 supports do not have the oval hole on the passenger side through which transmission cooler lines pass.

Relatedly, early '63 fan shrouds do not have a clearance notch in their mounting flanges for these same cooler lines.

Jim

[John H.]

Re: 1963 Corvette radiator support non air car

63's have an extra sheet metal [ extension ] where the horn mounts

Here's a photo showing those distinctive '63-only formations on the front of the support where the horns mount (this one is for an F.I. car).