1962 roadster

[FJB20]

A frienf of mine has a 62 and he found on the internet - a complete power window setup including door panels. Are there numbers on the car that
say the vette came with or without power windows. All his numbers match and he's curious if the numbers show it didn't come thru with power windows.
THANX

[92RAGTOP]

Code Description Quantity Price
426 Power Windows 995 $59.20

I don't believe the s/n will tell you if it came thru with P/W, I don't think so. If he really needs to know you can contact the Nat'l Corvette Musuem and buy a build sheet for that particular car. I assume they go back that far.

[FJB20]

Maybe I didn't ask right but are there numbers on the car somewhere - other than the builkd sheet on the window -that will show it did or did not have power windows
THANX

[92RAGTOP]

I've never heard of numbers on the car indicating the type of options. I would imagine that the best way to determine if the the car had power windows at one time would be to buy a build sheet (if available) or look for tell tale signs, like do the door panels look original. The hand crank and power button would require a different set up (I assume). After removing the panel does the regulater look original. Are there marks on the holes that would have supported the window motor. Lastly follow the wiring back there must have been a wiring harness to the motor and switch. It's possible that someone may have done a expert job in removing the motor, wiring and replace the panel and mechanicals to convert it to a manual hand crank but that seems stupid, if he had that much energy, momney and time why not simply repair the motor or switch. Cheaper, easier, and who wants to crank anyhow? My guess is that it never had P/W.

[carboman]

Options and codes for a 1962 Corvette
The original build sheet is the most reliable source for what the car was built with. The VIN will NOT indicate all the options the car came with.

Code Description Quantity Price
867 Base Corvette Convertible 14,531 $4,038.00
102 AM Radio 13,076 137.75
203 Rear Axle 3.08:1 Ratio 0.00 -
242 Positive Crankcase Ventilation Unknown 5.40
276 Wheels 15x5.5" 561 0.00
313 Powerglide Transmission 1,532 199.10
396 327ci 340hp Engine 4,412 107.60
419 Auxiliary Hardtop 8,074 236.75
426 Power Windows 995 59.20
441 Direct Flow Exhaust System 2,934 0.00
473 Power Operated Folding Top 350 139.90
488 24 Gallon Fuel Tank 65 118.40
582 327ci 360hp Engine - Fuel Injection 1,918 484.20
583 327ci 300hp Engine 3,294 53.80
675 Positraction Rear Axle 14,232 43.05
685 4 Speed Manual Transmission 11,318 188.30
686 Metallic Brakes 2,799 37.70
687 Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering 246 333.60
1832 Whitewall Tires 6.70x15 Unknown 31.55
1833 Blackwall Tires 6.70x15 Unknown 15.70

Serial Numbers: 20867S100001 through 20867S114531

Base Engine: 327ci V8 250hp

Exterior


Quantity


Soft Top


Wheels


Interior
Tuxedo Black - Bk/W Black BK/F/R
Ermine White - Bk/W Black/White BK/F/R
Honduras Maroon - Bk/W Black/Maroon Bk/F
Roman Red - Bk/W Black/Red Bk/R/F
Sateen Sliver - Bk/W Black/AB Bk/R
Almond Beige 820 Bk/W Black/Beige R/F

Abbreviations:

AB=Almond Beige, Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, F=Fawn, W=White, R=Red, Bl=Blue, Tq=Turquoise

Work began in 1962 on a Corvette that would become known as the "Grand Sport"