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1963 Chevrolet Chevy II 2-Dr. Sedan

The Bel-Air represented Chevrolet's mid-level full-size offering, balancing comfort and features with the brand's traditional value proposition.
31511B141657
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Chevrolet Chevy II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Model Code 1511 Chevy II
Plant Code B Baltimore, MD
Serial Number 141657 Unit #141657

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1963
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantBaltimore, MD
Plant CodeB
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

CarburetorAutolite
Bore & Stroke7.5 inches
Rated HP16.3
Horsepower75@5000
Compression8.4
Valve LiftersMechanical
Torque96@3000
Displacement97.6
Bands3.188 & 3.056
BlockCast Iron
Main Bearings5

Dimensions

Production63796
Rear Tread55
Height50
Length163
Width69.4
Wheelbase94

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.8
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRack & pinion
1st Gear Ratio3.65
Reverse Ratio3.66
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears4
4th Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.97
3rd Gear Ratio1.37

Suspension

Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.00 x 13

Brakes

Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Brake Drum Size9

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity11
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 7.0 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTubular and fin

Equipment

EquipmentFront disc rear drum brakes, Air conditioning, Radio, 122 cu. in. Inline 4 engine

Colors

Exterior ColorsDark Green Metallic, Grabber Green Metallic, Grabber Yellow, Gray Gold Metallic, Light Gold, Medium Brown Metallic, Medium Green Metallic, Model T Black, Pastel Blue, Pinto Blue, Pinto Gold, Pinto Lime, Pinto Red, Pinto Yellow, White

Pricing

MSRP$2062.00

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.