1967 CORVETTE

CHASSIS
ENGINE
HISTORY
ID
LITERATURE
OPTIONS
PHOTOS

Some consider the 1967 the best looking of the early Sting Rays.
Its styling, although basically the same as in 1966, was a bit cleaner.
The same egg-crate style grille with Argent Silver finish was carried over.
The same smooth hood seen in 1966 was re-used.
Big-block cars had a large front-opening air scoop over the center bulge instead of the previous power blister.
The crossed flags badge on the nose of the 1967 Corvette had a widened "V" at its top.
On the sides of the front fenders were five vertical and functional louvers that slanted towards the front of the car.
Minor changes were made to the interior.
The most noticeable was the relocation of the parking brake from under the dash to the center console.
The new headliner was cushioned with foam and fiber material.
Four-way flashers, directional signals with a lane-change function, larger interior vent ports and folding seat-back latches were all new.
At the rear there were now dual round taillights on each side (instead of a taillight and optional back-up light)
The twin back-up lights were now mounted in the center of the rear panel, above the license plate.
Standard equipment included
- a new dual-chamber brake master cylinder
- six-inch wide slotted rally wheels with trim rings
- an odometer
- a clock
- carpeting
- a tachometer.
The optional finned aluminum wheels were changed in design and had a one-year-only, non-knock-off center.
The 10 lacquer exterior finishes offered were
- Tuxedo Black
- Ermine White
- Elkhart Blue
- Lyndale Blue
- Marina Blue
- Goodwood Green
- Rally Red
- Silver Pearl
- Sunfire Yellow
- Marlboro Maroon
All convertibles came with a choice of a Black, White, or Teal Blue soft top.
The all-vinyl foam-cushioned bucket seats came in
- Black
- Red
- Bright Blue
- Saddle
- White and Blue
- White and Black
- Teal Blue
- Green.

I.D. NUMBERS

The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was located on a stainless steel plate welded to the right side hinge pillar crossbrace under the glove box
Convertible Serial numbers ranged from 194677S100001 to 194677S122940

Coupe Serial numbers ranged from 194377S100001 to 194377S122940

Position	Character	Description
1	1	Chevrolet Division
2 & 3	94	body series: Corvette
4 & 5	67	convertible
4 & 5	37	coupe
6	7	1967
7	S	Assembled in St. Louis, MO
8 to 13	100001 to 123562	production sequence

Engine serial number

1 to 7	0001001	sequential production number
8	F or T	Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
9 to 10	Carburetion & transmission HD = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor HE = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor HH = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor HO = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and four barrel carburetor HP = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor HR = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.0:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor HT = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor IL = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual or automatic transmission, four-barrel carburetor IM = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor IQ = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor IR = 427-cid 390-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and four-barrel carburetor IT = 427-cid 425-hp V-8 with 12.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission and four-barrel carburetor IU = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors JA = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetor JC = 427-cid 400-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, three two-barrel carburetors JD = 427-cid 400-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors JE = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, three two-barrel carburetors JG = 427-cid 400-hp V-8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio, automatic transmission, and three two-barrel carburetor JH = 427-cid 435-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and three two-barrel carburetors KH = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor

Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block next to the engine number
The body number plate was located on the engine side of the cowl.
The Fisher Body Style Number 67-19467 identifies a Corvette Sting Ray convertible
The Fisher Body Style Number 67-19437 identifies a Corvette Sting Ray coupe
The body number is the production serial number of the body.
The trim number indicates the interior trim color and material.
The ten 1967 Corvette exterior colors were:
- 900 = Tuxedo Black
- 972 = Ermine White
- 974 = Rally Red
- 976 = Marina Blue
- 977 = Lyndale Blue
- 980 = Elkhart Blue
- 983 = Goodward Green
- 984 = Sunfire Yellow
- 986 = Silver Pearl
- 988 = Marlboro Maroon

Upholstery Codes

Color	Vinyl Upholstery	Leather Upholstery
Black	STD	402
Red	407	408
Bright Blue	414	415
Teal Blue	418	419
Saddle	420	421
Green	430	431
White & Blue	450	451
White & Black	455

IDENTIFICATION

Series No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
194	37	2-dr. FstBk Coupe - 2 passenger	$4353	3000 lb	8,504
194	67	2-dr. Conv - 2 passenger	$4141	3020 lb	14,436

ENGINE

Feature	Standard Engine (RPO L75)	Optional Engine (RPO L79)	Optional Engine (RPO L36)	Optional Engine (RPO L71)	Optional Engine (RPO L89)	Optional 1967-1/2 Engine (RPO L88)
Type	V-8, Overhead valve
Block	Cast iron block
Displacement	327 cid				427 cid
Bore & Stroke	4.00 x 3.25"		4.251 x 3.76"
Compression ratio	10.0:1	11.0:1	10.25:1	11.0:1		12.5:1
Brake horsepower	300 @ 5000	350 @ 5800	390 @ 5400	435 @ 5800	435 @ 5800	560 @ 6400
Torque	360 lb-ft @ 3400	360 lb-ft @ 3600	460 lb-ft @ 3600	460 lb-ft @ 4000	460 @ 4000
Main bearing	five
Valve lifters	hydraulic	hydraulic		Mechanical valve lifters		Mechanical valve lifters
Camshaft		high-performance camshaft		Special-performance camshaft		Special ultra-high-performance camshaft with .5365-inch intakes
Fuel supply	Holley four-barrel R3810A or R3814A	Holley four-barrel		Three Holley two-barrels		Single Holley 850CFM four-barrel

TRANSMISSION

Standard Manual Transmission	Automatic Transmission	Optional Manual Transmission	Optional Manual Transmission	Optional Manual Transmission
three-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter	Two-speed Powerglide transmission (optional)	High-performance four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter	Special high-performance four-speed manual all-synchromesh close-ratio transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter	Special heavy-duty four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter

CHASSIS

Feature	Convertible	Coupe
Wheelbase	98 inches (2.489 m)	98 inches (2.489 m)
Overall length	175.2 inches (4.450 m)	175.3 inches (4.453 m)
Overall width	69.6 inches (1.768 m)	69.6 inches (1.768 m)
Overall height		49.6 inches (1.265 m)
Front tread	57.6 inches (1.443 m)	57.6 inches (1.463 m)
Rear tread	58.3 inches (1.481 m)	58.3 inches (1.481 m)
Frame	Full-length ladder type with five cross members and separate body
Ground Clearance	5 inches (12.7 cm)	5 inches (12.7 cm)
Front suspension	Independent; unequal-length A-arms, coil springs; tubular shocks and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension	Independent, transverse leaf springs, transverse struts, half shafts with universal-joints, trailing arms, and tubular shock absorbers
Steering	Saginaw recirculating ball, 17:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 41.6 turning circle
Rear axle type	Hypoid semi-floating
Brakes	Hydraulic, vented four wheel discs; 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers, total swept area 461 sq. in.
Wheels	6" wide pressed steel 15" 5-lug disc
Tires	7.75 x 15 red sidewall or whitewall
Standard rear axle ratio	3.55:1
Optional rear axle ratio	3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1

OPTIONS

RPO 898	Genuine leather seat trim	$79
RPO A01	Soft-Ray tinted glass, all windows	$15.80
RPO A02	Soft-Ray tinted glass, windshield	$10.55
RPO A31	Electric power windows	$57.95
RPO A82	Headrests	$42.15
RPO A85	Shoulder harness	$26.35
RPO C07	Auxiliary hardtop for convertible	$231.75
RPO C48	Heater and defroster deletion	$97.85 credit
RPO C60	Air conditioning	$412.90
RPO F41	Special front and rear suspension	$36.90
RPO G81	Positraction rear axle, all ratios	$42.15
RPO J50	Power brakes	$42.15
RPO J56	Special heavy-duty brakes	$342.30
RPO K66	Transistor ignition system	$73.75
RPO L79	327-cid 350-hp V-8	$105.35
RPO L36	427-cd 390-hp V-8	$200.15
RPO L68	427-cid 400-hp V-8	$305.50
RPO L71	427-cid 435-hp V-8	$437.10
RPO L79	327-cid 350-hp V-8	$105.35
RPO L88	427-cid 560-hp V-8	$947.90
RPO L89	Aluminum cylinder heads for RPO L71 V-8	$368.65
RPO M21	Four-speed close-ratio manual transmission	$184.30
RPO M22	Heavy-duty close-ratio four-speed manual transmission	$237
RPO M35	Powerglide automatic transmission	$194.85
RPO N03	36-gallon fuel tank for coupe	$198.05
RPO N11	Off-road exhaust system	$36.90
RPO N14	Side Mount exhaust system	$131.65
RPO N36	Telescopic steering wheel	$42.15
RPO N40	Power steering	$94.80
RPO P48	Special cast-aluminum knock-off wheels	$263.30
RPO P92	7.75 x 15, white sidewall tires	$31.35
RPO QB1	7.75 x 15 red sidewall tires	$46.65
RPO U15	Speed-warning indicator	$10.55
RPO U69	AM-FM radio	$199.10

HISTORICAL NOTES

A total of 216 cars with the L88 option were sold in 1967-1969
Eighty-eight percent of 1967 Corvettes came with a four-speed manual transmission
10.1 percent had Powerglide automatic transmission
20.8 percent had power brakes
16.5 percent had air conditioning
10.5 percent had a telescoping steering wheel
25.1 percent came with power steering
A 327-cid 300 hp V-8-powered Corvette of this vintage would go from 0-to-60 mph in 7.8 seconds; from 0-to-100 mph in 23.1 seconds
The 1967 Corvette is considered the most refined of the original Sting Ray models of 1963-1967.

1967 CORVETTE PHOTOS

LITERATURE & LINKS

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