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1963 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon

The Chevy II 300 offered mid-level trim in Chevrolet's compact series, bridging the gap between the basic 100 and the upscale Nova 400.
30445K151780
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 0445 Chevy II
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 151780 Unit #151780

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
Torque177@2400
Compression8.5
Rated HP30.46
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement194.37
Horsepower120@4400
Cylinders6

Dimensions

Production75274
Weight2900
Height55
Wheelbase110
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
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.34
1st Gear Ratio2.94
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

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

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, Powerglide automatic transmission, Pushbutton Radio, Radio, Power seats

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$2575.00

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.