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1963 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-Dr. Sedan

The Bel-Air represented Chevrolet's mid-level full-size offering, balancing comfort and features with the brand's traditional value proposition. This four-door sedan carried V8 power.
Confidence 95%
316698262232
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Chevrolet Chevy II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Model Code 1669 Chevy II
Plant Code 8 Unknown Plant
Serial Number 262232 Unit #262232

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl
Plant Code8
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
Clutch Size 10 inches

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

No. Produced 100500

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Length 209.9 in.
Width 79.9 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Make Ford
Rated Horsepower 46.13 hp
Type Dual downdraft
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Brake Horsepower 164@4400 hp
Type V8 Valve-in-head
Displacement 260.42 cu. in.
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (12)
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Radiator Fin and tube
Cooling System 13.5 Quarts
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power steering
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
Series Galaxie 500 - V8
Origin United States
Model Year 1963
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 63B
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size 11 in.
Emergency Rear service brakes
Oil 4 qt.
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 3 pt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Type Fully synchronized
Compression Ratio-Std 8.7 :1
Cylinders 8
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Torque 258@2200 ft/lbs
Front Tread 61 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Rear Tread 60 in.
Differential Ratio 3.50 :1
Differential Hypoid
Carburetor Own
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

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.