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1963 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 9-Pass.

The Bel-Air represented Chevrolet's mid-level full-size offering, balancing comfort and features with the brand's traditional value proposition. This nine-passenger station wagon carried V8 power.
Confidence 95%
31645X294447
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 9-Pass.
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Chevrolet Chevy II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Model Code 1645 Chevy II
Plant Code X Unknown Plant
Serial Number 294447 Unit #294447

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1963
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 9-Pass.
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceGM

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.)

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1965
Headroom front39.0
Headroom rear38.0
Height55.0
Legroom front40.5
Legroom rear36.5
Length183.0
Nameplate origin1962
Wheelbase110.0
Width70.8

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2948.00
No. Produced 26558

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3695 lbs
Length 209.9 in.
Width 79.9 in.
Height 55.5 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Rated Horsepower 46.13 hp
Type Dual downdraft
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Displacement 260.42 cu. in.
Brake Horsepower 164@4400 hp
Torque 258@2200 ft/lbs
Type V8 Valve-in-head
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Battery 12 V
Cooling System 13.5 Quarts
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 7.5 x 14
Make Ford
Origin United States
Model Year 1963
Series Galaxie 500 - V8
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 75A
Brake Size 11 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Oil 4 qt.
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 3 pt.
Type Fully synchronized
Compression Ratio-Std 8.7 :1
Cylinders 8
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Front Tread 61 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Rear Tread 60 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.50 :1
Carburetor Own
Clutch Size 10 inches
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.79 :1
2nd 1.7 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 2.87 :1
B &s 3 51/64 & 2 7/8

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.