1963 Chevrolet Chevy II 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The Impala SS entered its second year as a performance-oriented option package, offering sporty styling and upgraded handling on Chevrolet's flagship model. This pillarless sport coupe ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
31747A212531
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Chevrolet Chevy II
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Model Code | 1747 | Chevy II |
| Plant Code | A | Atlanta, GA |
| Serial Number | 212531 | Unit #212531 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1963
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
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
CarburetorCarter
Cylinders6
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement250
Torque232@1600
Compression9.0
Horsepower145@4000
Rated HP32.5
Bands3.68 & 3.91
Main Bearings7
Dimensions
Production12678
Wheelbase117
Front Tread60.5
Rear Tread60
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Reverse Ratio3.17
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11.4 Quarts
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, 390 cu. in. V8 engine, 400 cu. in. V8 engine, 429 cu. in. V8 engine, Front disc rear drum brakes, Air conditioning, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Red, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Grabber Blue, Grabber Green Metallic, Grabber Yellow, Gray Gold Metallic, Light Gold, Light Green, Light Pewter Metallic, Medium Blue Metallic, Medium Green Metallic, Medium Yellow Gold, Pastel Blue, White
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.