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1963 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-Dr. Sedan

The four-door Corvair 700 delivered mid-level comfort in the rear-engine line, a step up from the base 500 for 1963.
30769W301618
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Chevrolet Chevy II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Model Code 0769 Chevy II
Plant Code W Willow Run, MI
Serial Number 301618 Unit #301618

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1963
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
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 & Stroke8 inches
Displacement145.3
Cylinders6
Main Bearings4
Compression8.0
Horsepower80@4400
Torque128@2300
Rated HP28.36
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production20684
Weight2385
Height51.5
Width67
Rear Tread54.5
Length180
Wheelbase108

Drivetrain

AxleTransaxle
Transmission2.25
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.27
Steering GearRecirculating ball
1st Gear Ratio3.50
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.97
2nd Gear Ratio1.99

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size6.5 x 13

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity14
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle with crossover
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingAir cooled

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, Power seats, Powerglide 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$2110.00

Other

B&s 3 7/16 & 2 39/64

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.