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1962 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon

The Bel Air was Chevrolet's mid-range full-size offering in 1962, positioned between the spartan Biscayne and the luxurious Impala. This station wagon carried V8 power.
21635L187170
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Chevrolet Chevy II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Model Code 1635 Chevy II
Plant Code L Los Angeles, CA
Serial Number 187170 Unit #187170

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1962
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA
Plant CodeL
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Horsepower170@4200
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Displacement283.04
Torque275@2200
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production187566
Weight3815
Wheelbase119
Front Tread60.3
Width79
Length209.6
Rear Tread59.3
Height56

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio3.33
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
1st Gear Ratio2.94

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size8 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size11

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle with crossover
RadiatorTube and center
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 18.5 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentPushbutton Radio, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, 409 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes

Colors

Exterior ColorsAdobe Beige, All colors may not be available in all models., Almond Beige, Anniversary Gold Metallic, Autumn Gold Metallic, Corona Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige Metallic, Honduras Maroon Metallic, Lacquer, Laurel Green Metallic, Nassau Blue Metallic, Roman Red, Sateen Silver Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Silver Blue Metallic, Surf Green, Tuxedo Black, Twilight Blue Metallic, Twilight Turquoise, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2926.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Seating6
Doors4

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.