Chevrolet's 1958 lineup featured one year only styling that sported "curves where before there were lines." The Bel Air lineup continued to be a success for Chevrolet and in 1958, models ranged from two door sedans to station wagons. New to the Bel Air line was the well-appointed Impala models available as either a 2-door hardtop coupe or 2-door convertible. Once again, the Nomad Station wagon was available but this time as a four door station wagon.
Also new was a 348 cubic inch V8 big block engine which was originally intended for Chevrolet Trucks. Among that, customers had 6 other great V8’s and fuel saving 6-cylinders to choose from.
1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Bel Air Series 1700 - 6-cyl
E
1849
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,440
3,467 lbs
See Note
E
1839
4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P
$2,511
3,511 lbs
See Note
E
1841
2 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,386
3,424 lbs
See Note
E
1831
2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 6P
$2,447
3,455 lbs
See Note
E
1847 (IMPALA)
2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P
$2,586
3,458 lbs
See Note
E
1867 (IMPALA)
2 dr Hardtop Sport Convertible - 5P
$2,724
3,522 lbs
See Note
E
1893SD
4 dr Nomad - 6P
$2,728
3,738 lbs
See Note
Bel Air Series 1800 - V8
F
1849
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,547
3,470 lbs
See Note
F
1839
4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P
$2,618
3,514 lbs
See Note
F
1841
2 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,493
3,427 lbs
See Note
F
1831
2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 6P
$2,554
3,458 lbs
See Note
F
1847 (IMPALA)
2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P
$2,693
3,459 lbs
See Note
F
1867 (IMPALA)
2 dr Hardtop Sport Convertible - 5P
$2,841
3,523 lbs
See Note
F
1893SD
4 dr Nomad - 6P
$2,835
3,771 lbs
See Note
Note: After 1957, Chevrolet did not provide breakdown by individual model series, only body style. Production numbers were, four-door sedan = 491,441; two-door sedan = 256,182; four-door station wagon = 170,473; sport coupe = 142,592; sport sedan = 83,330; convertible = 55,989; two-door station wagon = 16,590.
VIN Numbers
Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair and on the driver-side door post on Corvette). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.
First Symbol - Model & Series
A - Del Ray/Yeoman 1100 Series (6-Cyl.)
F - Bel Air/Impala/Nomad 1800 Series (V-8)
B - Del Ray/Yeoman 1200 Series (V-8)
G - Delivery Sedan (6-Cyl.)
C - Biscayne/Brookwood 1500 Series (6-Cyl.)
H - Delivery Sedan (V-8)
D - Biscayne/Brookwood 1600 Series (V-8)
J - Corvette
E - Bel Air/Impala/Nomad 1700 Series (6-Cyl.)
Second & Third Symbol - Model Year
58 - 1958
Fourth Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia
(N) Norwood, Ohio
(B) Baltimore, Maryland
(O) Oakland, California
(F) Flint, Michigan
(S) St. Louis, Missouri
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin
(T) Tarrytown, New York
(K) Kansas City, Missouri
(W) Willow Run, Michigan
(L) Los Angeles, California
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Started at 1001
1958 Chevrolet Engine Codes
Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl - stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. V-8 - stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.
Letter Code
Engine
Horsepower
Torque
Transmission
Carburetor
A
6-235
145
215
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
AE
6-235
145
215
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
B
6-235
145
215
Powerglide
2 BC
C
8-283
185
275
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
CB
8-283
185
275
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
CD
8-283
185
275
Overdrive
2 BC
CF
8-283
250
305
3-Speed Manual
4 BC
CG
8-283
230
300
Overdrive
4 BC
CH
8-283
250
305
Not Available
Fuel Injection
CJ
8-283
290
290
3-Speed Manual
Fuel Injection
CM
8-283
230
300
Not Available
4 BC
CQ
8-283
230
300
3-Speed Manual
4 BC
CR
8-283
250
305
3-Speed Manual
Fuel Injection
CS
8-283
290
290
3-Speed Manual
Fuel Injection
CY
8-283
250
305
4-Speed Manual
Fuel Injection
CZ
8-283
290
290
3-Speed Manual
Fuel Injection
D
8-283
185
275
Powerglide
2 BC
DB
8-283
230
300
Powerglide
4 BC
DE
8-283
185
275
Powerglide
2 BC
DF
8-283
230
300
Powerglide
4 BC
DG
8-283
230
300
Powerglide
4 BC
DH
8-283
250
305
Powerglide
Fuel Injection
DM
8-283
230
300
Not Available
4 BC
DP
8-283
250
305
Not Available
Fuel Injection
E
8-283
185
275
Turboglide
2 BC
EB
8-283
230
300
Turboglide
4 BC
EC
8-283
250
305
Turboglide
Fuel Injection
ED
8-283
185
275
Turboglide
2 BC
EF
8-283
230
300
Turboglide
4 BC
EJ
8-283
250
305
Not Available
Fuel Injection
EK
8-283
290
290
3-Speed Manual
Fuel Injection
EM
8-283
250
305
Not Available
Fuel Injection
F
8-283
185
275
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
FA
8-348
280
355
3-Speed Manual
3 - 2 BC
FB
8-348
315
356
3-Speed Manual
3 - 2 BC
FD
8-348
300
350
Not Available
4 BC
FJ
8-283
250
305
Not Available
Fuel Injection
G
8-348
250
355
Powerglide
4 BC
GB
8-348
280
355
Not Available
3 - 2 BC
GF
8-283
250
305
Not Available
Fuel Injection
H
8-348
250
355
Turboglide
4 BC
HA
8-348
280
355
Turboglide
3 - 2 BC
1958 Chevrolet Transmission Codes
Transmission
Location
3-Speed Manual
Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
3-Speed Manual (close-ratio)
Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
4-Speed
Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover.
Powerglide
Stamped on the bottom of oil pan
Corvette 2-Speed Powerglide
Not Available
Turboglide
Not Available
Plant and Type Designation Prefix
Plant
Transmission Type
W
Warner Gear
4-Speed
S
Saginaw
3-Speed, Overdrive*
C
Cleveland
Powerglide
B
Toledo
Powerglide (Corvair)
*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions will carry a production code number such as: S304 (S = Saginaw 3-Speed, 3 = March, 04 = 4th.)
Paint Codes - Exterior Colors
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Color Name / Code
Color Image
900 - Onyx Black
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
930 - Silver Blue
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
903 - Glen Green
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
938 - Honey Beige
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
905 -Forest Green
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
923 - Rio Red
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
910 - Casmere Blue
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
918 - Anniversary Gold
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
912 - Fathom Blue
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
920 - Sierra Gold
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
914 - Tropic Turquoise
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
932 - Cay Coral
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
916 - Aegean Turquoise
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
936 - Snowcrest White
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
925 - Colonial Cream
Duco® Code -
Dulux® Code -
Not Available
NOTES: Color Combination Numbers are on a plate on the right side of the dash panel, under the hood, immediately below the heater water control valve (Ranco Valve).
Paint Codes - Two-Tone Combinations of the RPO-B, C, and D Series Cars are as Follows:
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