Taking over for the Corvair, was the all new Chevy II. Targeted to rival the Ford Falcon the Chevy II, was sporty, simple and conventional. While it outsold the Corvair in it's debut, it still couldn't beat Ford's popular Falcon. Standard in all the Chevy II's, except the Nova 400's was a new inline 4-cylinder efficient engine with 90 hp and great fuel efficiency.      

1962 Chevrolet Nova Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Chevy II Series 100 - Four-Cyl
01	69	4 Dr Sedan	$2,041	2,445 lbs	Note 1
01	11	2 Dr Sedan	$2,003	2,410 lbs
01	35	2 Dr Station Wagon	$2,339	2,665 lbs
Chevy II Series 100 - Six-Cyl
01	69	4 Dr Sedan	$2,101	2,535 lbs	Note 1
01	11	2 Dr Sedan	$2,063	2,500 lbs
01	35	2 Dr Station Wagon	$2,399	2,755 lbs
Chevy II Series 300 - Four-Cyl
03	69	4 Dr Sedan	$2,122	2,460 lbs	Note 1
03	11	2 Dr Sedan	$2,084	2,425 lbs
03	45	4 Dr Station Wagon	$2,517	2,765 lbs
Chevy II Series 300 - Six-Cyl
03	69	4 Dr Sedan	$2,182	2,550 lbs	Note 1
03	11	2 Dr Sedan	$2,144	2,515 lbs
03	45	4 Dr Station Wagon	$2,577	2,855 lbs
Chevy II Nova Series 400 - Six-Cyl
04	49	4 Dr Sedan	$2,236	2,575 lbs	Note 1
04	41	2 Dr Sedan	$2,198	2,540 lbs
04	37	2 Dr Sport Coupe	$2,264	2,550 lbs
04	67	2 Dr Convertible	$2,475	2,745 lbs
04	35	4 Dr Station Wagon	$2,497	2,775 lbs

Notes: Production totals were recorded by body style only. Totals for 1962 were: 4 Dr Sedan - 139,004, 4 Dr Station Wagon - 59,886, 2 Dr Sport Coupe - 59,586, 2 Dr Sedan - 44,390, and 2 Dr Convertible - 23,741

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Chevy II	110 in	183 in	69.9 in	56.8 in	56.3	6.00 x 13
Chevy II Station Wagon	110 in	197.4 in	69.9 in	56.8 in	56.3	6.50 x 13
Chevy II Nova	110 in	183 in	69.9 in	56.8 in	56.3	6.50 x 13

1962 Chevrolet Nova Options

Description	Description
Air Conditioning	Push-Button Radio & Antenna
Rear Armrest (100 Series)	Divided Rear Seat (station wagon)
Seat Belt (driver)	Front Bucket Seats (Nova 400)
Front Seat Belts	Heavy-Duty Rear Shock Absorbers
Group A Body Equipment	Front Heavy-Duty Springs
Heavy-Duty Brakes	Rear Heavy-Duty Springs
Comfort & Convenience Group	White Sidewall Tires
Tinted Windows (all glass)	Full Wheel Covers
Tinted Windshield	Wire Wheel Covers
Padded Dash	Rear Axle w/ 3.55 Ratio
Two-Tone Paint	Rear Axle w/ 3.36 Ratio
Power Brakes	Positraction Rear Axle
Power Steering	Heavy-Duty Battery
Power Tailgate Window (station wagon)	Heavy-Duty Clutch
Manual Radio & Antenna	Positive Crankcase Ventilation
35-amp Generator	Powerglide Transmission
42-amp Generator	283-cid V-8 (dealer installed)
Heavy-Duty Radiator	327-cid V-8 (dealer installed)

 

Engine Data

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
EG	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC
H	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
HB	6-194	120	177	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
HF	6-194	120	177	Powerglide	1 BC

There was 283-cid V-8 and 327-cid V-8 options from the dealer.  

1962 Chevrolet Vin Decoding

First Symbol - Year

2 = 1962

Second & Third Symbol - Series
01 = Chevy II (4-cyl)	14 = Impala SS (V-8)
02 = Chevy II	15 = Bel Air 1500 Series (6-cyl)
04 = Chevy II Nova	16 = Bel Air 1600 Series (V-8)
05 = Corvair 500 Series (6-cyl)	17 = Impala 1700 Series (6-cyl)
06 = Corvair 600 Monza Spyder (6-cyl)	18 = Impala 1800 Series (V-8)
07 = Corvair Deluxe 700 Series (6-cyl)	53 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (6-cyl)
08 = Corvette	54 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (V-8)
09 = Corvair Monza/Spyder 900 Series (6-cyl)	55 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (6-cyl)
11 = Biscayne 1100 Series (6-cyl)	56 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (V-8)
12 = Biscayne 1200 Series (V-8)	57 = Chevelle Malibu SS (6-cyl)
13 = Impala SS (6-cyl)

Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style
11 = 2dr Sedan	41 = 2dr Sedan
15 = 2 dr Station Wagon (6P)	45 = 4dr Station Wagon (9P)
19 = 4dr Sedan	47 = 2dr Sport Coupe
27 = 2dr Sedan	49 = 4dr Sedan
35 = 4dr Station Wagon (6P)	67 = 2dr Convertible
37 = 2dr Hardtop or Sport Coupe	69 = 4dr Sedan
39 = 4dr Hardtop or Sport Sedan	70 = Sedan Delivery

Sixth Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia	(L) Los Angeles, California
(B) Baltimore, Maryland	(N) Norwood, Ohio
(F) Flint, Michigan	(O) Oakland, California
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts	(S) St. Louis, Missouri
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin	(T) Tarrytown, New York
(K) Kansas City, Missouri	(W) Willow Run, Michigan

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Started at 100001

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
3-Speed Manual	Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
4-Speed	Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover.
Powerglide (Corvair)	On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock.
Powerglide	Stamped on the bottom of oil pan

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.)

1962 Chevrolet Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio	Inspection Cover
DB	DF, DH	3.08 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
DJ	DK	3.08 (metallic lining)	10 Bolt
DA	DE	3.36 (std. lining)	10 Bolt
DL	DM	3.36 (metallic lining)	10 Bolt
DC	DD	3.55 (std. lining)	12 Bolt
DN	DP	3.55 (metallic lining)	12 Bolt

 

Paint Codes Exterior

923 - Roman Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH Dulux® Code - 93-93037H		900 - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - 88L Dulux® Code - 93-005
936 - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774		918 - Twilight Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4253LH Dulux® Code - 181-95183H
948 - Honduras Maroon Metallic Lucite® Code - 4034LH Dulux® Code - 181-17182H		903 - Surf Green Lucite® Code - 4254L Dulux® Code - 93-95184
925 - Coronna Cream Lucite® Code - 4151L Dulux® Code - 93-94079		905 - Laurel Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4255L Dulux® Code - 181-95185
940 - Satin Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4247L Dulux® Code - 181-95176		938 - Adobe Beige Lucite® Code - 4256L Dulux® Code - 93-95186
912 - Silver Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4250LH Dulux® Code - 181-95180H		920 - Autumn Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4257L Dulux® Code - 181-95187
914 - Nassau Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4251LH Dulux® Code - 181-95181H		927 - Anniversary Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4344L Dulux® Code - 181-95742
917 - Twilight Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4252LH Dulux® Code - 181-95182H

Paint Codes Interior

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Black Duco® Code - #44	Not Available	Dark Fawn Metallic Duco® Code - 95561	Not Available
Dark Red Duco® Code - 95472H	Not Available	Dark Gold Duco® Code - 95807	Not Available
Light Gold Duco® Code - 95477	Not Available	Medium Red Metallic Duco® Code - 4066H	Not Available
Dark Blue Metallic Duco® Code - 95555	Not Available	Medium Fawn Metallic Duco® Code - 95478	Not Available
Dark Green Metallic Duco® Code - 95556	Not Available	Medium Aqua Metallic Duco® Code - 95479	Not Available
Dark Aqua Metallic Duco® Code - 95559	Not Available	Medium Blue Metallic Duco® Code - 95480	Not Available