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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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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