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1963 Chevrolet Chevy II 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The Nova 400 debuted as the top-trim Chevy II model, introducing the Nova nameplate that would eventually become synonymous with Chevrolet's compact car.
30437K127894
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
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 0437 Chevy II
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 127894 Unit #127894

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1963
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
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
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
Horsepower120@4400
Rated HP30.46
Torque177@2400
Displacement194.37

Dimensions

Production87415
Weight2590
Height54
Length183
Rear Tread56.3
Width70.8
Wheelbase110
Front Tread56.8

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity16
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 11.5 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Power seats, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Pushbutton Radio, Power steering, Radio

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$2262.00

Other

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

Body

Doors2

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.