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1963 Chevrolet Chevy II 2-Dr. Sedan

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. This two-door sedan used the economy four-cylinder.
30311NXXXXXX
4 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Norwood, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Chevrolet Chevy II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Model Code 0311 Chevy II
Plant Code N Norwood, OH
Serial Number XXXXXX Unit #XXXXXX

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine4 Cyl
Assembly PlantNorwood, OH
Plant CodeN
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
Bore & Stroke8 inches
Compression8.5
Cylinders4
Horsepower90@4000
Displacement153.31
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Rated HP24.03
Torque152@2400

Dimensions

Production42017
Rear Tread56.3
Height55
Wheelbase110
Front Tread56.8
Length183
Width70.8

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio2.94
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.34
2nd Gear Ratio1.68

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity16
Oil Capacity3.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 8.5 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, Pushbutton 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$2084.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 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.