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1963 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon

The Chevy II 100 was the base-trim entry in Chevrolet's compact lineup, competing against Ford Falcon and Plymouth Valiant in the growing economy car market. This station wagon ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
30235K126202
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Chevrolet Chevy II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Model Code 0235 Chevy II
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 126202 Unit #126202

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1963
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantKansas City, MO
Plant CodeK
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 & Stroke9.1 inches
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Rated HP30.46
Horsepower120@4400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque177@2400
Displacement194.37

Dimensions

Production75274
Weight2810
Wheelbase110
Height55
Rear Tread56.3
Front Tread56.8
Length187.4
Width70.8

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio3.34
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
1st Gear Ratio2.94

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size6.5 x 13

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity16
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
Cooling11.5 Quarts, Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentPower seats, Powerglide automatic transmission, Pushbutton Radio, Radio, Rear Axle Ratio, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsAdobe Beige, All colors may not be available in all models., Autumn Gold, Azure Aqua, Daytona Blue, Ember Red, Ermine White, Ivy Green, Laurel Green, Marine Aqua, Monaco Blue, Palomar Red, Riverside Red, Saddle Tan, Sebring Silver, Silver Blue, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2397.00

Other

B&s 3 9/16 & 3 1/4

Body

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.