<VV> '64 Spyder Conv.- always code 667?

[Frank DuVal]

All '64 Spyders have the 600 series body codes.

The easy check for most Spyder clones is to check out the exhaust cutout 
in the rear of the car. Unless the cloner did a really great job of 
cutting out a section of a Spyder and weld it into the clone, the look 
of the exhaust cutout will be a big give away of cloning.

Also, the '64 Spyder had the Monza steering wheel emblem! The turbo 
steering wheel center is only for 62 and 63 Spyders!

You have looked inside the differential to confirm the positraction 
setup? A sticker or owner statement does not a posi unit make....

Value? To a collector it matters a lot. For a driver, it matters not. 
Just make sure the value matches the status. i.e. do not pay Spyder 
price for a clone, pay Monza with modification price.

Does the stainless steel tag in the driver's door jamb match the body 
plate in the engine compartment?

Frank DuVal

ef schmidt wrote:

>I just test drove a '64 Convertible with body code
>967. It is advertised as a Spyder, and has YR engine
>(but I didn't write down #), turbo w/YH Carb, Spyder
>dash (instruments with red needles), turbo steering
>wheel hub emblem. Wheel covers have Monza centers, not
>gold spiders on black. No telling about exterior as it
>has had rust repair and paint, but trim and emblems
>are not reinstalled. Were any '64's made as Monza
>option 967 or are ALL 667? Is this a clone and how
>much does that matter? It does have Power Top and
>Positraction options in it's favor.  Gene
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