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American Street Machines, Inc
Call: 770-427-8388
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Stock # 61-COR104104
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,373 mo Apply Now
J.J. Best Banc & Co.

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Description:

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\You are looking at a nice older frame on restored 1961 Corvette. The correct Fawn Beige paint base/clear coat is very good in terms of gloss, texture and quality although several years old it still rates 8 of 10 quality. The interior is very nice and correct Fawn as well. Door panels, carpet, steering wheel, dash and weather strip are in good condition. Gauges are very nice with correct 6,500 RPM tach and original AM radio. The chrome and trim still shine with no signs of any rust and rate 8 of 10. All the glass in this car is in great condition with the windshield and driver side replaced and not dated. Rear plexi glass in the hard top is in great condition as well as the hard top. The NOM 283/270hp dual four barrel engine is mostly original besides the casting number 3892657 block that indicates 67 Corvette or other Chevrolet lines. Has correct intake, correct exhaust manifolds and carburetors that are missing date tags. The frame is very solid and not showing any signs of rust or corrosion. Overall this is a very nice older restored 1961 Corvette with desirable options such as the 283/270hp, dual carbs, 4 speed with two tops and wide white wall tires with correct hubcaps that is ready to drive and enjoy.

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770-427-VETT
1961 Corvette Specs

Body Specs

Wheelbase
102.00 inches

57.00 inches

Rear Track
59.00 inches

Length
176.7 inches

Width
Including Bumpers / Moldings
72.8 inches

Width
Not Including Bumpers / Moldings
70.4 inches

Front Overhang
33.0 inches

Rear Overhang
42.2 inches

Height
52.2 inches

Height (Hard Top)
52.1 inches

Hood Opening
Front (reverse alligator)

Finish (paint type)
Lacquer

Turning Diameter
38.5 feet (right); 39.0 feet (left) wall - wall
36.5 feet (right); 37.0 feet (left) curb - curb

Steering gear ratio
16:1

Steering Wheel Turns
3.25

Tire Size
6.70-15 4 Ply Rating

Tire Type
Rayon

Three Speed Transmission
1st Gear 2.21:1
2nd Gear 1.32:1
3rd Gear 1.00:1
Reverse Gear 2.51:1

Four Speed Transmission
1st Gear 2.20:1
2nd Gear 1.66:1
3rd Gear 1.31:1
4th Gear 1.00:1
Reverse Gear 2.26:1

Automatic (Powerglide) Transmission
Drive 1.82:1 and 1.00:1
Low 1.82:1
Reverse Gear 1.82:1

Axle Ratio
3.36:1 (Three Speed Manual)
3.70:1 (Four Speed Manual)
Optional: 4.11:1, 4.56:1
Automatic: 3.55:1

Transmission Synchromesh
Three Speed: 2nd and 3rd Gears
Four Speed: All Four Gears

Weight

Shipping - Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission
3,000 lb.

Curb - Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission
Shipping fuel (107 lb.), water (38 lb.)
3,135 lb.

Loaded - Powerglide (Automatic) Transmission
(Two Passengers @ 150 lb. each)
3,435 lb.

Shipping - Three Speed (standard) Transmission
2,905 lb.

Curb - Three Speed (standard) Transmission
Shipping fuel (100 lb.), water (32 lb.)
3,035 lb.

Loaded - Three Speed (standard) Transmission
(Two Passengers @ 150 lb. each)
3,335 lb.

Optional Hard Top
55 lb.

Weight Differentials

Hardtop
-2 pounds (Without Folding Top)

Hardtop
57 pounds (With Folding Top)

Radio
16 pounds

Power Top
35 pounds

Four Speed Transmission
12 pounds

Automatic (Powerglide) Transmission
100 pounds

Engine Specs

Type:
V8

Valve Location:
In Head

Bore / Stroke:
3.875" / 3.00"

Displacement:
283 Cubic Inches

Compression Ratio:
9.5 : 1

Crankshaft Material:
Forged Steel

Camshaft Material:
Cast Alloy Iron

Oil Pump Type:
Gear

Normal Oil Pressure
35 psi @ 2,000 RPM

Oil Pressure Gauge
Electric

Crankcase Oil Capacity (less filter)
5 Quarts

Recommended Oil Grade
Above 32: SAE 20W, SAE 20 or SAE 10W-30
To 0: SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30
Below 0: SAE 5W or SAE 5W-20
Sustained high speed over 90F - SAE 30 may be used

Fuel Tank
16.4 Gallons

Fuel Tank Code 1625A
(Hardtop Only)
24.0 Gallons
(Fiberglass)

Carburetor
Carter 3756676 Single 4 barrel

Carburetor. Optional dual four barrel carburetors Code 469
Carter 3744002 (front) / 3744004 (rear)

Carburetor, Optional dual four barrel carburetors Code 469
Special Camshaft
Carter 3741089 (front) / 3741090 (rear)

Fuel Filter
Strainer

Fuel Pump
Mechanical

Fuel Pressure
5 - 6 PSI

Cooling System Capacity
16.5 Quarts (with heater)
15.5 Quarts (without heater)

Thermostat Type
Choke

Radiator Cap Relief Pressure
6 - 7 PSI

Battery
Delco 1980458 (12 volt)
53 Amp hr. @ 120 hr.

Thermostat Opening
167 - 172 F

Compression Pressure
160 PSI (Engine Hot)

Horsepower

Standard Engine
230 hp @ 4,800 RPM;
Torque: 300 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM

Code 469A
(Two Four Barrel Carburetors)
245 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
Torque: 300 ft-lb. @ 3,800 RPM

Code 469C
(Two Four Barrel Carburetors, Special Camshaft)
270 hp @ 6,000 RPM;
Torque: 285 lb-ft @ 4,200 RPM

Code 579A Fuel Injection
275 hp @ 5,200 RPM;
Torque: 305 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM

Code 579B Fuel Injection
(Special Camshaft)
315 hp @ 6,200 RPM;
Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 4,700 RPM

Fuel Injection

Manufacturer
Rochester Products

Model
7017320 (Code 579)
7017310 (Code 579D, Special Camshaft)

Recommended Fuel
Premium

Fuel Pump
Mechanical

Fuel Pressure
5 - 6 PSI

Inlet Manifold
Cast Aluminum

Air Cleaner Type
Dry

Air Meter Location
Engine Left Side

Plenum Chamber
Integral With Inlet Manifold

Ram Pipe Length
12 Inches

Fuel Induction
Metered as Function of Air Flow

Air / Fuel Ratio Control
Vacuum Sensitive Diaphragm Located on Air Flow Meter

Fuel Meter Pump Type
Gear

Fuel Meter Pump Location
In Fuel Meter Assembly

Fuel Meter Pump Drive
Gear Driven by Flexible Shaft From Distributor

Fuel Meter Pump Pressure
300 PSI

Injection Nozzles Quantity
8

Injection Nozzles Material
Brass

Injection Nozzles Location
Mounted on Inlet Manifold Above Intake Ports

Injection Nozzles Orifice Size - Fuel
.0118 inch

Injection Nozzles Insulation
Bakelite

Automatic Choke Type
Electric, Time Temperature Type

Automatic Choke Location
On Air Meter Assembly

Automatic Choke Current Draw
1 amp @ 70

Automatic Choke Fast Idle Cam
Yes

Ignition System

Coil
Delco-Remy 1115091 (FI Engines: 1115107)

Coil current rating
4 amps (engine stopped)
1.8 amps (engine running)

Breaker Gap
.019"

Ignition Timing
4 BTDC @ 600 RPM idle (Standard Engine)
12 BTC (Dual Four Barrel Carburetor)
8 BTC (Fuel Injection)
18 BTC (Fuel Injection, Special Camshaft)

Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance
0 @ 600 RPM
5 @ 1,000 RPM (Fuel Injection, Special Camshaft)
14 @ 1,500 RPM
5 @ 1,500 RPM (Fuel Injection, Special Camshaft)
28 @ 3,700 RPM (Maximum)
22 @ 6,000 RPM (Maximum, Fuel Injection, Special Camshaft)

Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance
15 @ 15.5 inches Hg (Standard Engine)
24 @ 13.5 inches Hg (Fuel Injection)

Spark Plug
AC 44
AC 44 FF (Fuel Injection)

Spark Plug Thread
14 mm.

Spark Plug Torque
25 lb.-ft.

Spark Plug Gap
.033 - .038 inch

Firing Order
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

1961 Corvette Options

RPO
Description
Production
Price

101
Heater
10,671 (97.55
$102.25

102
AM Radio, Signal Seeking
9,316 (85.16
$137.75

1408
Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon
n/a
$15.75

1625
24 Gallon Fuel Tank
n/a
$161.40

242
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
n/a
$5.40

276
Wheels, 15x5.5 (5)
337 (3.08
n/a

290
Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15
9,780 (89.40
$31.55

313
Powerglide Auto

Price: $78,900.
Stock # 61-COR104104
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,373 mo Apply Now
J.J. Best Banc & Co.
American Street Machines, Inc
Call: 770-427-8388
Contact Seller: I would like to:
American Street Machines, Inc
Call 770-427-8388
LILBURN, GA
Mention AutaBuy.com when you call.


Price: $78,900.
American Street Machines, Inc
Call 770-427-8388
LILBURN, GA
Mention AutaBuy.com when you call.

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